About the Author
Marissa Ames
Articles by Marissa Ames
How to Make Paneer Cheese
Knowing how to make paneer cheese was a crucial skill for some Indian and Pakistani families. It provided quick, safe vegetarian protein to round out a healthy meal.
Read More
Goat Breeding Checklist
Are you ready to breed your goats? Consult this checklist for a healthy kidding season.
Read More
Five-Point Check for Worms
Indiscriminate deworming, either by deworming on a schedule or without seeing any specific symptoms of a high worm load, can breed medication-resistant worms on your property. Before deworming, conduct a five-point check to assess if treatment is necessary. This involves assessing the eye, back, tail, coat, and jaw areas.
Read More
Body Condition Scoring (BCS) in Goats
Different goat breeds come in different shapes and sizes. A large belly can mean pregnancy, body fat, a full rumen, or just relaxed ligaments. Weights can help measure medication doses but are not specifically indicative of body fat. A Body Condition Score helps identify obese animals and those needing to gain weight.
Read More
Permanent Identification for Goats in the United States of America
Whether you legally must have permanent identification on your goats, or if it’s just a good idea, here are guidelines to tagging your herd.
Read More
Is Raw Milk Illegal?
Humans have enjoyed raw milk benefits for millennia. But now only 28 American states allow the sale of raw milk and it is illegal in Canada.
Read More
Adventures in Making Goat Butter
The first time I tried making goat butter, I didn’t have a cream separator. I didn’t have much of anything. But I tried anyway.
Read More
Making Ricotta Cheese in a Slow Cooker
Accidental Ricotta. Isn’t all cheese intentional? Perhaps making ricotta cheese at home started with an ancient accident.
A homesteader’s kitchen arsenal includes knowledge of crafting dairy products.
How to Pasteurize Milk at Home
Learning how to pasteurize milk at home is just one facet of owning dairy animals. A crucial one.
Read More
Ask the Expert
Add to Favorites Do you have a goat question? You’re not alone! Check here to see if your question has already been answered. And, if not, use our chat feature …
Read More