Raising Goats for Beginners: Milk, Meat, and Homesteading Tips with Stephanie Harren of Chosen Weeds Farm

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Thinking about raising goats on your homestead? In this episode of The Compost Pile, hosts David Pool and Aaron Barnhill sit down with Stephanie Harren of Chosen Weeds Farm to break down the realities of goat ownership—everything from choosing the right breed and managing parasites to fencing, feeding, and producing fresh goat milk.

Stephanie shares practical experience from her own farm, explaining why goats are becoming more popular for small homesteads, what beginners often get wrong, and how proper management practices can make the difference between healthy goats and constant problems. The conversation covers dairy goats, meat goats, pasture rotation, parasite pressure in humid climates, fencing tips, and whether goats are actually a good fit for your property.

If you’ve ever wondered whether goats are right for your homestead—or you’re curious about producing your own milk, cheese, and other farm products—this episode is packed with real-world advice from someone who does it every day.

Topics covered include:

• Choosing the right goat breed (Nubian, Nigerian Dwarf, Pygmy)

• Parasite management in humid climates

• Goat fencing and escape artist tendencies

• Feeding goats and supplementing forage

• Producing goat milk, cheese, and homestead products

• Pros and cons of raising goats in Southeast Texas

• Beginner mistakes to avoid

Tune in to learn whether goats are the right livestock for your garden, homestead, or backyard farm .


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