Welcome to the ranch!
We’re the Reidenbachs
Wild Reid Ranch is a family-owned, 40-acre farm in southwest Michigan. We pride ourselves on the care we provide to our animals, the quality of our products, and everything this lifestyle brings to our family and yours. Raising livestock is our passion and producing food and goods that are clean and sustainable is our mission .
Wild Reid Ranch was established in 2010 and has grown to include:
- ADGA Nubians
- ABGA Boers
- CAGBA Angoras
- Commercial meat goats
- Pasture-raised meat and eggs
- Wildflower honey
- Goat milk soap
- Tallow-based skincare products
- Goatscaping
- Goat yoga
- Handwoven mohair tack
Our motto is Raise. Make. Share. Thanks for being here!
-Kiel, Sam, Natalie, and Tim
Check out the latest articles on our blog!
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How to Make Wild-Fermented Pine Needle Soda
You can make your own soda by fermenting pine needles with honey and water. This all-natural, bubbly, citrus-flavored drink will be ready to be consumed in about one week. Learn foraging tips and more in this short, how-to article.
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How to Build a Walk-in Cooler
A walk-in cooler comes in handy for processing your own wild game or livestock. Learn how to construct DIY a walk-in cooler with the recommendations provided in this post. A materials list and information on selecting and installing a CoolBot are included.
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15 Amazing Uses for Tallow
Tallow is a versatile natural fat with a myriad of uses! Tallow can be used for cooking and baking as well as making homemade skincare products. Learn more about all the household uses for tallow in this article.
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4-H | Agriculture | Goats
How to Complete an Inspection on a Newborn Goat Kid: 12 Item Health Checklist
Right after birth, you should conduct a health screening on each of your baby goats. It only takes a few minutes and can allow you to identify and respond to potential issues as soon as possible. Use this checklist to give your newborn goat kids a thorough, whole-body assessment.
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15 Signs Your Goat is in Labor
If you have a pregnant goat and want to be around to witness the birth of her kids, here are some signs to look for to gauge how close she is to delivering. Learn about what to expect in pre-labor, active labor, and after delivery of goat kids on the farm.
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6 Ways to Tell if your Goat is Pregnant
Is your doe expecting? Learn how to tell if breeding was a success with diagnostic tools or by recognizing these signs of pregnancy in female goats.
We’d love to hear from you
If you want more information on custom soap orders or to inquire about a potential brush management project, please don’t hesitate to reach out. You can get in touch with us via email at wildreidranch1@gmail.com or by phone at (269)808-5599.
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