Ringside: An American Dairy Goat Podcast

Send us a textThis week is all about balance.  No, we aren't talking about a well balanced dairy goat.  We're talking about balancing farming with your life and achieving the perfect zen to keep you happy, healthy and focused.we have merchhttps://www.dairygoatpodcast.com/merch

Send us a textSo your does have had their kids, they're on the milk stand and they don't look their best, what do you do?  Fear not, Danielle and Jon give their tips and tricks on how to turn the winter blues into spring flowers.  How do they get their does to bounce back after kidding?  Find out on this episode of Ringside!We have merch!https://www.dairygoatpodcast.com/merchhttp://www.dairygoatpodcast.com

Send us a textHow do you market animals you're selling?  Does word of mouth work best or do you use social media etc. to reach a wider audience.  In Marketing Kids Part 2 Jon and Danielle expand on the topic and how they market those extra kids. Ringside website http://www.dairygoatpodcast.comwe have merch!!http://dairgoatpodcast.com/merchThis week's episode was sponsored by The Gray Goatuse code RINGSIDE10 at checkout to get 10% off your orderhttp://www.graygoatbbq.com

Send us a textA lot happened in ADGA land this past week and Danielle and Jon are here to help you navigate the postal ballots that were voted on or to be voted on.  They both give their opinions on the matters at hand to help make the ballots more palatable.  Afterwards, the crew starts part 1 of marketing kids and goats successfully.  Ringside website http://www.dairygoatpodcast.com we have merch!!http://dairgoatpodcast.com/merchThis week's episode was sponsored by The Gray Goatuse code RINGSIDE10 at checkout to get 10% off your orderhttp://www.graygoatbbq.com

Send us a textThis week Danielle, Jon and special guest Jill Pritchett of J-Haven Acres discuss the age old question... should you sell that buck kid as a future herd sire or should he go as a wether or for meat.  They also talk about what to look for in a future herd sire that you may be purchasing.  J-Haven Acreshttps://www.facebook.com/jhavenacreshttps://www.jhavenacres.net/?fbclid=IwAR2NuLGGIbaLbnd_TY2-ENnwkcLRry2nMQ5QC0eMy59Q8oe2olU77XmHs8wWe have merch!https://www.dairygoatpodcast.com/merchOur websitehttp://www.dairygoatpodcast.comThis week's episode is sponsored by The Gray Goat use code RINGSIDE10 at checkout to get 10% off your order today!http://www.graygoatbbq.com

Send us a textHave you ever had your forage (hay) tested before?  Why not?  This week the crew is joined by returning guest, Laura Keiser of Four Seasons Farm Dairy Goats and Account and Marketing Manager at Dairyland Laboratories Inc.  where they test your feed and hay to quantify the values of your feed.  If you've tested or thought about testing your hay, this is the episode for you!Four Seasons Farm https://www.facebook.com/fsfgoatsDairyland Laboratories Inc. https://www.facebook.com/dairylandlabsincWe have merch!https://www.dairygoatpodcast.com/merchThis episode was sponsored by: The Gray Goat- use code RINGSIDE10 at checkout to get 10% off your order.http://www.graygoatbbq.com

Send us a textkidding season has begun for Jon and is approaching for Danielle.  Like most of the dairy goat breeders in the country, kidding season is still on our minds so we're going to talk about it.  Listen in as your hosts discuss how many kids they'll be retaining, who's on the chopping block and why Jon looks like a kardashian!  You won't want to miss it! check out our merchhttp://www.dairygoatpodcast.comThis episode was sponsored by...The Gray Goat- use code RINGSIDE10 for 10% off your orderhttp://www.graygoatbbq.comThistlemoor Pottery- use code RINGSIDE for free shipping!http://www.thistlemoorpottery.com

Send us a textDo all buck kids deserve to keep their manhood?  Do you disbud your own kids?  Do you let the doe clean off the kids?  These are all questions asked throughout kidding season and Jon and Danielle are here to weigh in on them!http://www.dairygoatpodcast.comsponsorsThe Gray Goat - Use code RINGSIDE10http://www.graygoatbbq.comThistlemoor Pottery - Use code RINGSIDEhttp://www.thistlemoorpottery.com

Send us a textDuring kidding season many of us have concerns for our does and subsequent kids.  Dystocia, Ketosis, Milk Fever.  There are many obstacles that can cause a poor kidding season.  Listen in as Dr. Angell of Bentley Veterinary Services eases your mind by giving pointers on how to have a successful kidding season.Dr. Angell's practicehttp://betleyveterinarypractice.comSponsorsThe Gray Goat - Use code RINGSIDE10 for 10% offhttp://www.graygoatbbq.comThistlemoor Pottery- Use code RINGSIDE for free shippinghttp://www.thistlemoorpottery.com

Send us a textYou'll notice a trend with the show lately.   Building a type.  Thats because creating a type competitive in the parlor and show ring is the key to success and Don and Judi  Hoy of Lucky*Star Farm  are some of the best in the country at doing so.  Find out how that black with tan or chocolate trim lamancha look came to be their moniker.  They both share insight on how they created their type, fun stories and fond memories in this episode!Lucky Star Farmhttps://www.facebook.com/luckystarfarm http://www.luckystarfarm.com/?fbclid=IwAR1rvbDC8tWGMSaFf9mR47nSLd1OYCTPOpJzGaEEbcXMPGBBR3cx3iuio18This episode was sponsored byThe Gray Goat - use code RINGSIDE10 at checkout to get 10% offhttp://www.graygoatbbq.comThistlemoor Pottery- use code RINGSIDE for free shippinghttps://www.thistlemoorpottery.com/