Feeding time at Oak Hill
For folks with smaller herds, I thought I’d share how I feed here. I use individual tie stations so I can control the feed and supplements for each goat, plus have a chance to go over each goat daily.Hay feeders…
Prebiotics, Probiotics and Gut Health
Both beneficial and harmful bacteria are always present in the digestive tract of animals and people. Bacteria are able to go dormant when conditions are not right for them to flourish (this is how bacteria evade antibiotics). In a healthy…
Planting forages for browsers & grazers
The first step in planting or replanting your pastures is knowing the land use history. Talk to your neighbors, they will often be the best source of information. When I bought Oak Hill, the pastures were bare red clay soil,…
