MilkMaids

Have you always wondered about ways to make an income off of your homestead or small farm? Hopefully the MilkMaids can help you! Today we are talking about five different ways to make money off of your homestead, and these are not the type of ways you may think. If you had to pick one way to make money off your homestead, which one would you choose? Our shoutout this week goes to S

Tara tried to get us talking about literally anything else but worms after our parasite suite, but Steph simply wont allow it. Join us this week as we look at the benefit of worms and how we can use them to help our gardens. Vermicomposting is simple and can be done anywhere, even in your house! This week, we are shouting out As always, you can reach us at [email protected]

The MilkMaids are TOGETHER! Tara visited Steph in Wyoming and we were finally able to record together. This is a fun episode talking about 6 popular pig breeds. We cover several conventional breeds as well as several heritage breeds- little something for everyone! Our shout out this week goes to The Livestock Conservancy! Find and support them at https://livestockconservancy.org/ge

We’ve covered livestock parasites, now we are covering how to run a fecal float test on your own farm! We love doing these episodes to help you be in charge of your animal’s health. This episode covers everything you need to get started from the equipment you will need down to the nitty gritty details of how to perform a fecal test, and what the results actually mean. Our shout

The topic no one asked for but the MilkMaids provided anyway! Before you even get your first farm animal, it is important to know about parasites. In this episode, we will break down internal and external parasites, the best protocol to have with your farm animals and your parasite management, what medications to use according to what species you are dealing with, and debunking som

Join us this week to talk about monoculture vs polyculture. We break it down in an easy to understand way. We also provide a bunch of examples that are easy to try in your own garden! This week’s shout out goes to Native Seeds/Search! They are doing the work on finding and preserving traditional seeds suited specifically for the arid west! Find them at www.nativeseeds.org As alwa

With spring calving right around the corner, its a great time to learn all about milk fever and ketosis. Both conditions can be life threatening, so being prepared is key. We cover everything from what is conditions are, how to spot the symptoms, potential treatment options as well as key prevention tricks. *Disclaimer: We are not veterinarians. This information is for entertainmen

Join us this week as we discuss a MilkMaids favorite, Pollinator Gardens! If you are new to pollinators, tune in and hear about our favorite pollinators along with how you can help. So what is your favorite pollinator? Beetles? Please say it’s beetles. Our shoutout this week goes to the Xerces Society! They are a science-based invertebrate conservation nonprofit that can help you

Let’s talk about those Livestock Guardian Dogs! Tara and Steph are fascinated by these big beautiful beasts and the purpose they serve in the farming and ranching industry. We do a short LGD intro and then dive into 6 of our favorite breeds! Our shout out this week goes to Backyard Garden Seeds! We love supporting amazing small seed companies, and this one is truly a stand out! C

Kombucha has been all the rage in the homesteading world, and for good cause too! What is kombucha? Why brew and drink it? How? We answer all these questions and more. Get ready for your next obsession! Our shout out this week goes to Permaculture Women’s Guild! This group is doing amazing things, providing excellent sources of information as well as free courses on permaculture!