Why 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!

We've surpassed the one-year milestone of goat ownership, and I confess, I'm hooked. Our herd has expanded from 5 to 15 goats, and I'd gladly welcome more, although my family might disagree! We've experienced our first breeding season, which was both delightful and challenging, and we're already planning for our next. My admiration has grown from "Oh, what a cute goat!" to "Look at her lovely udder attachments!" and "What a beautiful topline!".

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!