128 | The 2026 Meat Goat Kidding Report: Numbers Are In and They're Good

Today I'm giving you the 2026 commercial meat goat kidding report. We'll go through the numbers, how they're calculated, how they compare to previous years and to industry benchmarks, what the death loss stories are, and what eight years of culling toward a self-sufficient, low-input herd looks like when it all comes together in one season. I’ve been sitting on these numbers for a little while because I’m still amazed at where the numbers settled. Let's get to it.   Episode Mentions: 16 | The Results Are In! Our 2024 Kidding Season Numbers for the Meat Goat Herd, and What You Should Be Keeping Track of in Your Herd 72 | Did We Reach Our Goal? 2025 Kidding Season Report Is Here! 113 | Kidding Season Week One: Forty Does, No Assists 127 | Iodine, Navel Dipping, Goiter, and Mineral: What Happened When I Didn't Follow My Own Advice   Leave a review on Apple Podcasts + grab your free Kidding Due Date Chart: https://www.goatwise.com/kidding-chart   Join the insider email list: https://www.goatwise.com/join Email: millie@drycreekpastures.com Instagram: @drycreekpastures More from the ranch: https://www.drycreekpastures.com   This podcast is for educational purposes only and is not a substitute for veterinary advice.