In April 2008, we started our herd of Nigerian Dwarf goats. We got a lovely pair from Silver Oaks Ranch, Kona. Since then, we have expanded the group and we now have 4 ladies and 2 bucks. All of our goats are registered with the American Goat Society. We let the dams raise their kids, but we also handle the kids frequently (and let our young children handle them) so our goats are very tame and friendly.
Silver Oaks Telkamp (aka. "Daddy Goat") |
Silver Oaks Delilah (aka. "Momma Goat") |
In February 2009, Momma Goat had two girls.
Lulu and Lilly (sire: Telkamp, dam: Delilah) |
In February 2010, Lulu, Lilly and Momma Goat each had a pair of babies.
We sold all but one of the girls.
Casha (sire: Telkamp, dam: Delilah) |
Over the summer, we added a new unrelated buck to the herd.
In Spring 2011, we expect a new round of baby goaties from Phil and the ladies.
In Spring 2011, we expect a new round of baby goaties from Phil and the ladies.