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The herd out browsing in the woods.
Imagination Acres is home to a small herd of Nigerian Dwarf dairy goats. Nigerian Dwarfs are an African descended breed of goat bred to produce a surprising amount of milk for their small size. Nigerian Dwarfs have all of the dairy aspects larger breeds are known for in a smaller, more manageable package. We chose them for their gentle, curious temperaments, the plethora of color combinations they come in and of course for their ability to produce high quality milk while consuming a smaller portion of feed than their standard sized counterparts.
When we took the plunge into goats we started out with 3 wethers (castrated male goats) We purchased the 3 wethers from a farm in West Virginia as 8 week old babies. It was a joy watching them grow up from tiny little toddlers into proud, confident adults. Our 3 original goats Banjo, Tambourine and Fiddle provide companionship to our producing goats and are our beloved pets.
We maintain a very small goat herd to ensure that each goat gets plenty of individual attention and so that our land and pastures do not become overwhelmed by the goats browsing. Our goats are pasture raised, they are free to browse and graze in our paddock and woods as they wish, their diet is supplemented with fresh grass hay and occasional grain. They have free access to loose minerals, and our herd is tested annually for CAE, and Brucellosis. Virginia is a TB free state so we do not test unless a goat is brought in from out of state.
Kidding season is always in the spring, summer or early fall so the babies can grow up during milder weather patterns, all babies are dam raised to ensure good goat manners, they are handled from birth which makes them very friendly to humans. Since our herd is so small our sales generally consist of castrated male goat kids (wethers) as companions. Please see our kidding schedule page for more information about expected baby goats.
Athena and Joy resting on their deck.