*WAITING LIST FOR 2023 KIDS IS NOW OPEN!*
Cedarwinds Farm is a small family farm located 60 miles west of St. Louis, which I have the privilege of sharing with my herd of Nubian and Nubian/Alpine goats. My focus is on raising healthy, hardy, and productive dairy goats in a natural way.
All goats not born on the farm have tested clear of CAE, CL, and Johnes through WADDL. All Nubians and Nubian crosses are N/N (normal, non-carriers) for G6-Sulfatase deficiency. Closed herd.
If you’re looking for a friendly, easygoing, naturally raised, and woods/brush savvy future milker, herd sire, or pasture companion, I may have the perfect goat for you!
I will be glad to answer questions and will strive to ensure that my goats will be an asset to your herd and lifestyle.
I will have both Nubian and Nubian/Alpine kids available this year. You can find more information on my Cedarwinds Farm Facebook page, or contact me directly.
Good nutrition and management, and herbal/natural remedies are my first recourse in any situation. My goats are not vaccinated. I have found that many potential health issues may be avoided by allowing the goats to live on the land as much as possible and choose their own food sources. I work to create a healthy environment for my herd and to breed goats who will do well in my climate, to avoid serious health issues.
The herd is rotationally grazed, and primarily forage fed during the warm months. I feed locally sourced grass and alfalfa hay during cold months. My grain is from a local feed mill.
My dam raised kids begin to learn foraging skills at a young age, and are accustomed to being moved, handled, and pastured in electric fences. The kids are friendly and sociable, but also understand herd dynamics and hierarchy. They are exposed to a variety of browsing/grazing environments, and are generally very easy going, well adjusted, mellow goats.
I prefer to disbud my breeding stock for safety reasons, but do have some horned goats in my herd. I am happy to leave horns intact if that is your preference.
Herbal (1)-Conventional (10) 1-10 Scale: 4
Parasite Protocol: My first line of defense is maintaining healthy goats! I try to balance mineral levels, manage pasture areas so they are not being over eaten, keep hay/grain feeders clean, and maintain a close eye on the overall health and appearance of each of my goats.
I use herbal products as necessary when I feel a goat is struggling with a heavy worm load. I also offer free choice herbs from my garden in the goats' hay feeders during times of stress, so the goats can pick and choose what they need.
I have not used a chemical dewormer in my herd since 2021. I will use chemical dewormers only in cases of very severe parasite loads where I do not have the time to maintain the intensive dosing schedule with herbal products that is sometimes necessary to treat a heavy parasite burden. I will always do what I feel to be in the best interest of my animals, using the resources and time that I have available when an issue arises.
Vaccination Protocols: No Vaccinations