{"id":146,"date":"2026-10-18T23:42:30","date_gmt":"2026-10-18T23:42:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/goldencrossfarm.org\/Home\/?page_id=146"},"modified":"2026-10-21T16:57:00","modified_gmt":"2026-10-21T16:57:00","slug":"our-goats","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/goldencrossfarm.org\/Home\/our-goats\/","title":{"rendered":"Our Goats"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/goldencrossfarm.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/goats-hero-768x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Mini LaMancha goats eating at the feed tub with chickens nearby\" class=\"wp-image-160\" srcset=\"https:\/\/goldencrossfarm.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/goats-hero-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/goldencrossfarm.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/goats-hero-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/goldencrossfarm.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/goats-hero-1152x1536.jpg 1152w, https:\/\/goldencrossfarm.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/goats-hero-600x800.jpg 600w, https:\/\/goldencrossfarm.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/goats-hero.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Our Mini LaMancha herd at feeding time, back in 2022.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We raised Mini LaMancha goats here from 2022 until 2025, when they went on to great new homes. Goats are some of the hardest-working animals on any homestead, and the right breed makes all the difference. Here&#8217;s how the breeds we talk about most compare.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Dairy Goats We Learned About<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/goldencrossfarm.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/nigerian-dwarf-768x1024.jpg\" alt=\"One of our Nigerian Dwarf goats\" class=\"wp-image-163\" srcset=\"https:\/\/goldencrossfarm.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/nigerian-dwarf-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/goldencrossfarm.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/nigerian-dwarf-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/goldencrossfarm.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/nigerian-dwarf-1152x1536.jpg 1152w, https:\/\/goldencrossfarm.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/nigerian-dwarf-600x800.jpg 600w, https:\/\/goldencrossfarm.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/nigerian-dwarf.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">One of our Nigerian Dwarf goats<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Mini LaMancha (our former herd):<\/strong> These are the goats you&#8217;ll see in our photos. A cross of LaMancha and Nigerian Dwarf, they&#8217;re known for their tiny ears, calm and friendly nature, and rich milk in a mid-size goat that&#8217;s easy to handle.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Nubian:<\/strong> Big, friendly, and known for those long floppy ears. Rich, creamy milk and good heat tolerance. Fair warning: they\u2019re among the loudest goats around.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Nigerian Dwarf:<\/strong> Small enough for a backyard, and its milk has the highest butterfat of any dairy breed, great for cheese and soap. Quieter than a Nubian, and easier to handle.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"682\" src=\"https:\/\/goldencrossfarm.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/nubian-1024x682.jpg\" alt=\"Nubian goat\" class=\"wp-image-164\" srcset=\"https:\/\/goldencrossfarm.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/nubian-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/goldencrossfarm.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/nubian-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/goldencrossfarm.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/nubian-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/goldencrossfarm.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/nubian-1536x1023.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/goldencrossfarm.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/nubian-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/goldencrossfarm.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/nubian.jpg 1600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Nubian<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Meat Goats We Learned About<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Boer:<\/strong> Fast-growing and heavily muscled, the classic meat goat. They need good feed and closer watching for parasites and hoof problems.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Kiko:<\/strong> Bred to thrive with less help. Hardy, good mothers, and more resistant to parasites, which makes them a low-maintenance choice.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-2 is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"682\" data-id=\"156\" src=\"https:\/\/goldencrossfarm.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/boer-1024x682.jpg\" alt=\"Boer goat\" class=\"wp-image-156\" srcset=\"https:\/\/goldencrossfarm.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/boer-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/goldencrossfarm.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/boer-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/goldencrossfarm.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/boer-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/goldencrossfarm.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/boer-1536x1023.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/goldencrossfarm.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/boer-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/goldencrossfarm.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/boer.jpg 1600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Boer<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"682\" data-id=\"161\" src=\"https:\/\/goldencrossfarm.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/kiko-1024x682.jpg\" alt=\"Kiko goat\" class=\"wp-image-161\" srcset=\"https:\/\/goldencrossfarm.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/kiko-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/goldencrossfarm.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/kiko-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/goldencrossfarm.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/kiko-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/goldencrossfarm.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/kiko-1536x1023.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/goldencrossfarm.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/kiko-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/goldencrossfarm.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/kiko.jpg 1600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Kiko<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What Every Goat Keeper Should Know<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Goats are herd animals, so never keep just one.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A healthy goat can live 10 to 15 years.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A goat off its feed is the first warning sign. Check them early.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Good fencing matters. If water can get through it, a goat can too.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Have a question about which breed fits your place? Ask us on X at <a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/jcibme\">@jcibme<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>We raised Mini LaMancha goats here from 2022 until 2025, when they went on to great new homes. Goats are some of the hardest-working animals on any homestead, and the right breed makes all the difference. Here&#8217;s how the breeds we talk about most compare. 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