Goats

Getting Ready for Breeding Season! The bucks are pacing, the does are blushing, and we’re checking our calendars twice—breeding season is right around the corner at Goodwin Family Farms! We’re lining up pairings, planning kidding dates, and watching for tail wags and moon spotting. Whether you're aiming for milk, show, or solid genetics, now’s the time to prep! ✔️ Health checks ✔️ Hoof trims ✔️ Copper, Bo-Se, CDT (as needed) ✔️ Breeding plans & records ready to go FREE CHE

Trimming dewclaws on a goat

Our breeding schedule is out, and we’re planning to start kidding in February 2025!

I believe that when a hoof is properly trimmed with precision and care, there is no need for grinding.

Beating the Heat: Tips for Keeping Your Goats Cool in Hot Weather Summer in the South can be brutal, and just like us, our goats feel the heat! High temperatures can lead to stress, reduced milk production, and even heat-related illnesses. Here at Goodwin Family Farms, we take hot weather seriously and have a few tried-and-true strategies to keep our herd comfortable.

Flies in the summer are the worst, especially around the barn, milk stand, and pens. Here's a layered approach that works well for reducing fly pressure on a dairy goat farm:

With the enactment of SB464, Arkansas has broadened the legal avenues for selling raw milk and its products, including certain cheeses, beyond the farm setting. This move aims to support local agriculture and provide consumers with more choices, while still implementing measures to inform and protect public health.

How to know when it's the right time to disbud.

Baby goat hooves when born

 I will be offering consultations, lessons, and guidance for those who need assistance with their goats. Whether it’s hoof care, herd manage

What can be done with does with blown teats and what does it mean?

Workshops and events

Bezoars in goats

Gangrenous mastitis, commonly called "blue bag," is a severe, life-threatening bacterial infection of the udder in goats.

Learn what the milk codes stand for.

Meadow update

Another win for raw milk producers in Arkansas

Chigger update

Elevate Your Goat Business with Professional Branding and Expertise

Newborn goat hooves