J & M Farm, White River Junction, VT

Offering Registered Jacob Sheep, Registered Nigerian Dwarf Goats, Pet Goats and Fiber Products

About our pet goats

The Goats of J & M Farm

Our goats are not fancy, registered show goats. They are playful, fun-loving bundles of energy.

They are not raised to grace a show ring, to produce x number of gallons of milk, or for any other purpose than to provide entertainment for the whole family with their crazy antics.

That said, our goats are a cross of Nigerian Dwarf and African pygmy (mostly African pygmy).

They are healthy, well loved pets. We sell our goats to people who just want to have a few rambunctious goats to grace their yards.

They make wonderful pets for even smaller children, being about knee-high to an adult.

They are also very good at clearing brush, as they are excellent browsers.

Senior Does

Nippy 100% Pygmy DOB: 12/1/2004 FOR REFERENCE ONLY!

Nippy is one of our older does. She kids easily and is a very good mom. We feel sorry for the kids since her utter is so big it does not leave much clearance under it. She is called Nippy because she does like to "nip" at your clothes. She loves rubbing her head against your hand.

Spot's Thumbelina 50% Pygmy x 50% Nigerian DOB: 4/19/2007

Sire: Spot (Pygmy)

Dam: Kimberly (Nigerian)

Sire: Sherman (Nigerian)

Dam: Brownie (Nigerian)

Thumbelina is one of the few white goats on the farm. She has a more Nigerian look. She has given us several fine kids-including Ballerina. She kids easily and is a good mother. She is one of our more timid does.

Spot's Patches 100% Pygmy DOB: 6/4/2007

Sire: Spot (Pygmy)

Dam: Precious (Pygmy)

Patches is a very sweet goat. She is one of the smallest of our goats. She has given us several beautiful kids, including Calamity Jane.

Sundance's Ballerina 62.5% Pygmy x 37.5% Nigerian DOB: 5/26/2009

Sire: Bandit's Sundance Kid 75% Pygmy x 25% Nigerian

Dam: Spot's Thumbelina 50% Pygmy x 50% Nigerian

extended pedigree

Ballerina is a timid goat, but is starting to allow us to pet her. She had a miscarriage this spring, but is getting a second chance. Hoping for some beautiful kids in 2012.

Meet the Herd sires

Papa Nigerian DOB:12/1/2003

No photo exists.

Papa was a handsome black belted male with a wonderful, friendly personality. He was also a very efficient breeder. He managed to breed an Alpine/Nubian cross who was twice his size.

Sherman Nigerian

DOB: 5/1/2004

No photo exists.

Sherman was a handsome salt and pepper. He joined the herd in 7/2005 as the new herdsire. He produced many fine kids.

Spot Pygmy DOB: 5/1/2006

No photo exists.

Spot was a red and white pinto. He had a friendly disposition. He joined us in 7/2006 to replace Sherman. He was very profilic, producing several sets of twins and a set of quads.