Our family moved to central Kentucky in 2003. At first, we were looking for 5 acres to build a home and have enough land to have a garden and orchard. But as we looked, our size preference kept going up as we viewed the beautiful countryside. We fell in love with the rich land and beautiful views of the stock grazing lazily on the rolling hills. We found an 88-acre farm with 2 large barns, a small house; several hay fields and the rest overgrown with weeds.

We decided we needed some goats to help control the towering weeds!

My husband researched goats for a few months, trying to decide what breed and where to buy. We visited several goat farms and spoke to goat breeders, acquiring more information. After examining our options, we found the KIKO breed to be the winner for us.

We have since expanded to 110 acres. Our farm is as organic as we can make it.

How We Do What We Do

All animals are quarantined for two months when brought onto our farm. They are treated for parasites and fleas/ticks at that time. Potential foot problems are eliminated. After this period, they are allowed onto the main acreage. They are treated for parasites on a yearly basis after two days without feeding. Also, if any show signs of infestation throughout the year, they are given an additional worm treatment. We rotate the parasite medication used each year. A flea and tick treatment is also applied yearly. We avoid antibiotics unless there is a clear indication for a specific medicine. If an animal is sick, Nuflor or Flunix are administered as indicated. Newborns and mothers are given CDT and the kids are given Bo-Se per manufacturers schedules. Our herd is treated as close to organic as is humanely and humanly possible. Our farm is organic.

We do not give our animals supplemental feed. They are nourished by their mothers and browse. Always available for free browsing in each field are goat specific minerals and North Artic Sea organic kelp.

Kiko Goats

Kiko goats are proven to be the tough breed in the field. They are aggressive grazers – easy on your pocket to raise! Good mothers and tough kids that will survive with little or no human intervention. Hardiness and ability to achieve substantial weight gains under natural conditions, i.e. without supplemental feeds. A doe that is capable of kidding without your help and can successfully raise and wean their kids. So if you are looking for a goat that is less time consuming to raise, then this is the breed for your operation.

We are proud members of:

American Meat Goat Association

American Kiko Goat Association
**** LIFETIME MEMBER ****

Kentucky Goat Producers Association

"What kind of goat is right for me?"

• REGISTERED 100% NEW ZEALAND
• REGISTERED PUREBRED
• REGISTERED PERCENTAGE
• COMMERCIAL MEAT

That depends on the operation you are running. Just keep in mind that genetics are ruling the animal. Just because an animal is registered does not make it automatically better than another. You need to evaluate individuals when you decide on a purchase.

1. If you are breeding stock, we suggest registered 100% New Zealand or the registered purebred.
2. If you want to improve your herd, a registered purebred or registered percentage may be best.
3. If you are strictly a commercial meat operation, then the commercial with no registration papers is your most economical choice.
4. If you just want a pet or your fences kept clean, then commercial is the way to go.