Would YOU Sell These Goats? | Hay Diet Changes & Arctic Blast Survival 🐐❄️

Would YOU Sell These Goats? | Hay Diet Changes & Arctic Blast Survival 🐐❄️

In tonight’s video, I talk honestly about a big management decision we’ve been navigating here on the farm — transitioning our does to a hay-based diet with grain only at night and closely monitoring how each goat responds.

I also dig into an uncomfortable but important truth in livestock ownership: on paper, some animals don’t always make sense. Numbers, weight charts, and performance data can tell one story — but real-world results, experience, and long-term value often tell another. Some of our most valuable goats would never pass a cold data-only evaluation, yet they outperform in the ways that actually matter.

I also cover just how brutal this cold stretch has been, what we’re doing to keep the herd healthy and comfortable during the Arctic blast, and why watching goats closely matters more than following formulas blindly.

This is real farm decision-making — no shortcuts, no drama, just responsibility.

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📹 Camera: iPhone 13 Pro
✂️ Editing: iMovie

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