Cassidy Farms

Welcome to our page! We started our farm in 2018 after moving to this beautiful spot with a little over an acre to call our own. This is our first attempt at farming, having lived in big cities all of our lives. So far we love it! We've always been animal lovers, but it's been a learning adventure adjusting to taking care of farm animals. From our original two Nigerian Dwarf does, we've grown to a small herd of twelve. We also have dogs, cats, chickens, geese, and a leopard gecko.

***EXCITING NEWS*** We are starting Dairy Herd Improvement testing (DHI) and Linear Appraisal (LA) for 2025! After five years of learning how to raise and breed Nigerian Dwarf dairy goats, we are ready to move up to the next level. Both of these programs will help to improve our herd and the milk products we offer.

A little goat history: The Nigerian Dwarf dairy goat is a miniature goat breed with an average weight of approximately 60 pounds and height of 21 inches at the withers (shoulders). These goats originated in West Africa. They were originally imported to the United States as food for large cats in zoos. They quickly gained popularity in petting zoos due to their small stature and friendly personalities. Several decades of refining this breed has resulted in a small, manageable dairy goat that can produce a generous amount of milk for its size. Does can produce an average of 1.5-3 quarts of milk per day with an average butterfat content of 6.5-10% which is perfect for both cheese and soap making. Nigerian Dwarf goats breed year-round, therefore a small homestead can always depend on having a steady supply of milk (information borrowed from frankefarm.com).