Members of:
AGS (American Goat Society)
ADGA (American Dairy Goat Association)
DHI (Dairy Herd Improvement)
4H Milky Whey Dairy Goat Club

Why Nigerian Dwarf Dairy Goats?
*the best tasting goat milk - a sweet, clean flavor
*highest butterfat yield means creamy milk, yogurt, and cheese
*smaller size = smaller pasture and housing requirements
*lots and lots of colors and kids

Available:
 Pet wethers ~ Yearling Buck
**Updated photos of bathed and clipped bucks**
 See our Sales Page  ~ thanks!

     Welcome to Whitbred Goats, a Nigerian Dwarf Dairy Goat farm in southern Maine.  We raise registered does to provide our family healthy milk and promote the breed by offering qualified registered animals and pet wethers for sale.  The Nigerian Dwarf is uniquely suited to the decreasing farm size of today by requiring smaller shelter and land area while at the same time providing the highest quality milk available, both in flavor and nutrition.   Their good nature, hardiness and wide range of coloring make the wethers (fixed males) exceptional as pets.

AN OUNCE OF PREVENTION:

    We strive to maintain the highest quality of health in our animals.  All adults are tested annually at WADDL for CAE (Elisa test) and Johne's, in addition to periodic testing for CL, TB and Brucellosis.  Results were negative in our first testing year, 2006, as well as each subsequent year.  UPDATE:  March 2009 testing of all adults (one year old and above) again NEGATIVE.  Members of our herd came only from farms which also routinely test negative and follow strict prevention methods.  Healthy animals produce healthy milk.

**Our Old Mountain Farm bucks felt a bit frisky this blustery spring day.**

     In addition, careful feeding and supplements are essential. Whenever possible we opt for herbal intervention, such as dewormers and topical treatments.  Always accessible to the goats are sodium bicarbonate and minerals with copper.  Clean pens and daily attention not only help prevent problems but provide pleasure to both goat and owner.  Our first year on DHI milk test (2007)showed that our goats earn their keep in the milk pail.  We are participating in DHI again in 2008.  During lactation we provide ample Blue Seal Dairy Goat pellets mixed with black oil sunflower seeds, beet pulp, and alfalfa pellets, all topped off with flax seed.  The results show in their condition as well as the quality of their milk.  In fact, ADGA Appraiser Eric Germaine complimented us on the condition of our animals as he was appraising them in August 2008.


     "There will be enough goats' milk for your food, for the food of your household..."  Proverbs 27:27

Kidding time - goats are a GREAT learning experience!

All photos taken by Karin Whitney unless otherwise noted.  Photos by Wyl Smith and Cheryle Moore-Smith used by permission.  We wish to express our gratitude to Cheryle Moore-Smith of Old Mountain Farm who continues to patiently guide us and share her expertise.  We also owe thanks to Tragos Trip Farm and Bombahook Acres for getting us started on our goat adventure.