Our Farm Policy:
  • Ensure the health and
    humane treatment of our
    animals
  • No use of hormones or
    non-therapeutic
    antibiotics.
  • No genetically modified
    livestock
  • Protect soil and water
    quality
  • Protect and enhance
    wildlife habitat
  • Continuously improve
    management practices
10 Ways to save money on your farm!
    1. Sorting and feeding animals according to their nutritional requirements and grazing patterns  
    2. Monitoring and adjusting stocking rates for the available forage.
  •         Larger animals require more to maintain their condition.
  •         Bigger animals=fewer animals on any pasture or browse area.
    3. Start rotational grazing system
  •        Animals will use more of the available forage with little waste. Higher stock densities
  •        Better distribution of urine and feces
  •        Improved management. Be Proactive!
  • Take time to observe animals. Taking action early can save on vet fees.
  • Become more aware of what's happening with the goats, cows and with the pastures.
    4. Test hay to see if any concentrates are needed and only add what is needed
    5. Extend grazing seasons to reduce the amount of hay required.
  • Over seed and no-till legumes, grasses and cereal grains to extend grazing seasons
    6. Do soil tests and add only what is needed
  • Added clovers to pastures to reduce the amount of nitrogen required
  • Found alternative fertilizer sources (in my area it is chicken liter )
    7. Buy bulk feed rather than bagged, saves 30-50% and
  • Explored alternative feeds available in my area
  • Found a mill that will deliver for free in our area with a minimum order.  
    8. Kidding 30-45 days before the spring green-up.
  • Reduces feed requirements for does, cows, kids and calves
    9. Continue to Creep feed kids and calves  
  • Traditional Grain Creep Feeding
  • Forage Creeping. Kids and calves get access to the most nutritious forge before the adults.  
  • Reduces the nutrient demand on the moms.
  • Dams recover their condition faster after weaning.
    10. Reducing the need to worm reduced the costs of worming
  • Rotating different species of livestock through the paddocks
  • Goats in first to eat the taller forage, then cows.
  • Use the FAMACHA system. Worm only when required.
Georgia Boers
Located in
Dewy Rose, GA
Bloodlines Steeped in Tradition, Focused on the Future