Goats?

When we decided to bring our first animal animals (not chickens—sorry, ladies!) to A Little Hill Farm, we had a few goals in mind. First, we really wanted animals that would be small enough for even our youngest son to handle easily and ideally wouldn't need a livestock trailer for transport. Second, their appetites needed to match their size to keep feed costs within our budget and fit into our limited hay storage space. Most importantly though, we wanted animals we’d enjoy spending time with and that would also provide us with milk for our fridge!

We found everything we were looking for and more in the Nigerian Dwarf breed. Their size is just right, feeding them is affordable, and with their friendly personalities and rich, creamy milk, they’re simply perfect!

After more than two years of owning goats, I must admit, I'm completely hooked! Our herd has expanded from 5 to 15 goats, and I'd gladly welcome more, although my family might disagree! We just wrapped up our second kidding season, and though it was far from easy, we learned a lot along the way and made it through together. 

We're eager to share everything about these animals who have become part of our family. If you're considering starting your own herd or simply want to talk about goats, please get in touch!