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  • Common Skin Problems in Goats: What Smallholders Need to Know
    February 1, 2026

    Common Skin Problems in Goats: What Smallholders Need to Know

    Goat skin problems like mites, lice, and hair loss can be frustrating for smallholders and hobby farmers. Learn how to identify, manage, and help prevent common goat skin conditions—plus find everything you need, from goat feed and mineral licks to bedding, disinfectants, and first aid, at Chestnut Mill.
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  • The Smallholder’s Seasonal Journal: September Edition
    September 6, 2025

    The Smallholder’s Seasonal Journal: September Edition

    September brings the first real taste of autumn to the smallholding. This month’s journal covers practical steps for grazing, feed planning, poultry care, bedding, fencing, and housing—helping you prepare your animals and land for the cooler months ahead.
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  • A Guide to Rearing & Feeding Goats
    August 13, 2025

    A Guide to Rearing & Feeding Goats

    Goats are hardy, inquisitive animals, but their health and productivity depend on the right nutrition at every stage. This guide covers everything you need to know about feeding, housing, and caring for goats in the UK—whether you’re raising dairy, meat, fibre, or pet goats.

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  • The Smallholder’s Seasonal Journal: August Edition
    August 2, 2025

    The Smallholder’s Seasonal Journal: August Edition

    August is a month of change on the smallholding—pastures slow, harvests peak, and autumn prep begins. This journal shares practical advice on grazing, poultry care, hygiene, and fencing, with smart tips and trusted products to keep your animals thriving through late summer.
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  • Seasonal-Livestock-Care-Essential-Strategies-for-Year-Round-Success Chestnut Mill
    January 23, 2025

    Seasonal Livestock Care: Essential Strategies for Year-Round Success

    In this comprehensive guide, explore effective seasonal strategies for feeding, sheltering, and monitoring livestock. Designed for smallholders and farming enthusiasts, this article offers valuable insights to ensure the health and productivity of your farm animals throughout the year. Discover practical advice tailored to each season's unique challenges and opportunities.

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