For nearly six years, we’ve proudly bred Nigerian Dwarf goats on our Karoo farm. These resilient and gentle animals thrive in harmony with our land, roaming freely and returning to their kraal naturally. Often mistaken for pygmy goats, Nigerian Dwarfs are charming companions that excel in small-scale dairy and meat production, while also serving as excellent pets.

Their tick resistance, combined with our chickens’ natural pest control, fosters a healthy farming environment. We carefully search, select and track our breeding lines, ensuring quality animals suited for various roles, from loving pets to valuable farm workers.

We consistently offer goats of different ages, selecting only the best for breeding. Those who don’t meet our strict standards still find great purpose as companions or helpers in sustainable farming and permaculture. Our dedication lies in maintaining the integrity of this remarkable breed while collaborating with fellow breeders to ensure the continued success of Nigerian Dwarf goats. Smaller goats, such as these, are incredibly easy to work with and versatile. They yield great results when you invest the time to understand how to manage them. When it comes to the NDG, we do not believe in creating “yet another mix of animals”, as there are plenty who aim to be everything, but hardly accomplishes that.

To protect the health of our goats, chickens, and other animals, we enforce strict biosecurity measures on our farm. While this limits on-site visits, we’re always eager to connect for a friendly chat.

We also provide convenient delivery services to nearby areas, including Van Wyksdorp, Riversdale, Ladismith, Barrydale, George, and beyond, ensuring safe and efficient delivery of our animals.

Excitingly, we’re reinventing our layout and interconnected systems, and we’ll soon welcome visitors to our goat areas. We can’t wait to share this journey with you!

Veld goats, indigenous to Southern Africa, embody nature’s resilience. Shaped by centuries of natural selection, they thrive in harsh environments, grazing on diverse vegetation and instinctively defending against predators. The Cape Lob Ear ecotype, known for their muscular build and distinctive droopy ears, trace their lineage to historical migrations to the arid western coast. Despite agricultural pressures, these goats have preserved their genetic heritage, even as breeds like the Boerbok and Kalahari Reds emerged, almost risking the exinction of the veld goats in the process.

We have recently established a dedicated herd from highly reputable breeders, committed to preserving this remarkable lineage. Our focus goes beyond conservation; we are experimenting with their natural grazing instincts to support land regeneration and enhance breeding efforts while providing quality, lean meat. As we conduct trials to assess their suitability for a sustainable, small-scale operation, we believe these indigenous goats may just effectively fit into our land and resources.