
Welcome to my website. Currently I only raise miniature meat goats. Up until 2008 I also raised American and French Alpines, but due to work as well as being a full time student, I couldn't find the time to care for a dairy herd properly.
I loved raising dairy goats. However, I had to decide between my animals and my education - my better judgment won out. I sold off all of my dairy goats and my 'extra' miniatures. I now am down to just a few miniatures for breeding. The only dairy goat I have is a French Alpine wether, Tux, who will be trained for Cart and pack.
I am going to school to be a veterinarian, though I'm still several years away from my final goal. My current plan is to eventually transfer to MSU to continue my schooling, once prereqs are out of the way.
If you are looking for dairy goats, need help, or would like more information on goats, you can still feel free to contact me. I have a few connections with several VERY good breeders that I can put you in contact with as well as deciding exactly WHAT you want out of your dairy/meat goats and choosing a line to concentrate on. I can help you make decisions, find breeders, set up pasture/housing, find feed, milk handling etc - I still know how to handle goats even if I don't have my dairy ladies anymore.
I will be expecting miniature kids in the 2010 kidding season. I took a year off for 2009 because I wanted to make SURE that I had time to raise kids and attend births... Turns out even with the online classes I took, I could have easily raised miniature kids. Now that I'm sure, I can't wait for the 2010 kids and will be updating the website soon!
On this website you will find information on how I personally raise/keep my goats and other livestock. This may include vet care procedures done at home. While I may tell how/why I am doing something, this does NOT mean that you should diagnose the problem at your own home yourself, then try to go about treating it. Please consult a livestock vet familiar with goats or another large goat breeder for help in treating your goats before you attempt treatment. It is easy for you to mis-diagnose the problem and give the wrong medications. This information has been compiled as general reference only. I am not a veterinarian, and this information is not intended to replace professional advice. I disclaim all liability in connection with the use of this information and offer no guarantees of its effectiveness. This is regardless of wether or not this disclaimer was read. I personally always consult my vet and my animal forum (www.homesteadingtoday.com) about treatment/problems before I treat anything. I HIGHLY suggest you do the same.