Watts Gully British Alpine Goats

I, Jackie purchased my first goat when it was time to look for an alternative to breast milk for Billie, my eldest daughter, who is now 21. Already a convert to unpasteurised cows milk and living in the country, it was only a short step to owning my own milch animal. Glenella Flower just happened to be a British Alpine Goat (BA)...one of the four registered dairy goat breeds in Australia at that time.

So began a relationship with what is one of the most endearing, companionable and productive animals in existence.

"This contented family of British Alpine Goats are enjoying "the browse material" that is so vital to the healthy ruminant"

A year or so down the track it became necessary to put Flower back into kid in order to maintain our milk supply.  It occurred to me that if we have to breed, then we should do so to the best of our ability.  About this time I also discovered that the BA's were having trouble as a breed.  Small genetic pools and a lack of committed breeders were resulting in a deterioration in the quality/quantity of stock and therefore bloodlines from which to choose from.  I joined the Dairy Goat Society of Australia, and now nearing my 20 year milestone, I have recently been accepted as a Dairy Goat Judge on the South Australian Judges Panel... ...unbelievable when I think of how the years have whisked by.

"Good quality cereal x legume hay is made freely available...yes there is waste but as well as making great bedding material the whole lot is cleaned up over winter and transformed into a quite potent compost"

I have never found my milking routine to be a chore.  Actually it is is a task that allows for significant contemplation.  As a foodie who abhors processed foods, I am joyful over the fact of having such a quality product "on tap".  The meat from my wethered boys is also a real treat, especially knowing that they had led well fed, happy and healthy lives.

Watts Gully British Alpine Goats have a long history of being disease free and are routinely tested for CAE and Johnes.  Young does are usually available for purchase, as well as quiet, middle aged milkers, suitable for a family.  Buck kids need to be ordered by September each year.

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