About Bannerfield Farm Nigerian Dwarf Goats
We raise a small herd of registered Nigerian Dwarf goats. After a few years of owning a variety of goats, we settled on the Nigerian Dwarf breed for their sweet personalities, small size and milk production. Our Nigerian Dwarf herd has been carefully selected from much study and mentoring from established Nigerian Dwarf breeders. We chose to start our herd with lines from CornerStone Farm, Caesar's Villa, Steele Ballew and Kid 'n Acres. These animals bring foundational lines such as Gay-Mor, Goodwood, Stonewall and others that typify the type of animal that we strive to produce here at Bannerfield Farm.
Our Goals
Each choice we make for our herd; in management, new animals, breeding pairs and retained animals, is made to support our focused goal of superior milk production. Although a goat may have less than ideal confirmation or udder, but still produce, she will probably not withstand the demands of a long life of milk production. Our philosophy is that excellent confirmation and a well-attached udder with desirable texture, are foundational to consistent, high milk production. When these elements come together, it is our hope that these animals will make excellent show prospects, as well. Thus, our animals are chosen and retained based upon those goals. We are participating in an unofficial 305 day test through Ruminations Magazine to help prove out our does in milk. We hope to participate in classification (AGS) next year when a few more of our animals are of classifying age. We have begun to show our animals to have judges feedback, as well. We are members of the AGS, NDGA and ADGA, with most of our herd being registered with at least two of those registries.
Health and Management
A healthy goat is a happy milking goat! Our animals are fed Chaffhaye, quality local grown hay, and depending upon the season and their breeding, Blue Seal concentrates. Our animals are also provided fresh grazing and browse. We dam raise our kids, as we feel this produces healthy, friendly goats in the most natural fashion. We are a CAE-free herd. We are fortunate to have a on-site licensed veterinary technician with extensive large animal experience- Angel! We also have 2 highly qualified veterinarians who help keep a close eye on our herd health and assist us with disbudding and wethering. We welcome visitors to come see our herd and see why they are a delight to our family!
Last But Not Least...
The goal of the Cole family and thus, the Bannerfield Farm Nigerian Dwarf herd- in all we do - is to glorify the Lord Jesus. Our animals are gifts from Him and we take their care and stewardship very seriously. Our goats bring us nutritious, delicious milk for our family and companionship that brightens our days. We are grateful to be able to be goat herders.
