Eagleburra Pygmy Goats

05/07/2025

Plumbago Mayhem Dixie (P83.59) is technically our doe with first date on 14 July but she short cycled and so also has a due date of 21 July.

Presley and Dixies kids will be 89.45% Pygmy genetics :)

She's a second freshener with a lovely little Pygmy udder and teats. She doesn't really look like she only has 9 days to go, so we are prepared for 14 July or earlier, but honestly won't be be surprised if she holds on a bit longer.

02/07/2025

Recognise and avoid the often fatal abomasal bloat in kids.

🚨 Bottle-feeding baby goats? Then you need to know about abomasal bloat.

This condition can kill within hours—and it’s almost always preventable.
Learn how to feed safely, avoid common mistakes, and recognize early warning signs.

🍼 Don’t lose a kid to something you could prevent: link in comments!

28/06/2025

Good article about leg faults to avoid when choosing breeding stock.

Pygmies are heavy animals so the last thing we want is structural faults that will put extra strain on their joints and soft tissue, especially when does are pregnant.

Often at sales we have to make decisions based on how an animal looks. This article will give you pointers are key things to look for choosing females based on phenotype
https://www.kysheepandgoat.org/_files/ugd/713235_a25d838f854d4a6a96977fbf400ccde6.pdf

27/06/2025

For fellow breeders who are passionate about improving the Pygmy Goat breed here in Australia, this is a valuable resource worth studying.

With kind permission from Diane Keith, here's the link for the official 2025 US Pygmy Goat National Convention photos – showcasing some of the top animals in the US right now.

In more established breeds, it’s easier to see consistent examples of true-to-type animals at local shows or studs. But with Pygmy Goats still developing in Australia and with so much variation in type and quality (even among high % registered stock), having access to visual references like these is incredibly helpful.

Studying proven US Champions alongside the Breed Standard — especially the Illustrated Standard of the Pygmy Goat — is a great way to train your eye for correct conformation, breed character, type and balance. This is especially important for those in more isolated areas, where it’s harder to see quality animals in person or attend breed-specific shows.

We’re grateful to be able to learn from these photos as we work toward consistent, typey, well-conformed Pygmy Goats here at home.

https://photos.app.goo.gl/vkGpu79JnEmdquwf9

25/06/2025

27 days and counting and these bubbas are tap dancing inside poor Phoenix 🤣

24/06/2025

To keep in mind with kidding season just around the corner

https://www.sheepandgoat.com/_files/ugd/aded98_ef1fd73ec06a49abb780a9908f0b65dc.pdf

https://www.sheepandgoat.com/infographics

24/06/2025

When you’re trying not to get your feet wet in the mud and there’s a traffic jam 🤣

20/06/2025

Live feed link to the US National Pygmy Convention for anyone interested in see the type of Pygmy Goat we are working on developing here in Australia as we breed up not only in % but more importantly correct conformation, structure, type and characteristics.

Come experience our shows & win great prizes!

18/06/2025

Dr Sandra Baxendell, Australia's Specialist Goat vet is holding a Zoom training on Goat Vaccinations this Sunday.

I just finished my PowerPoint answering all the questions I have been asked on Facebook or other places about vaccinating goats. I will run it next Sunday night at 7pm. Email me to enroll.

17/06/2025

What an amazing feeling to cuddle your pregnant goats and feel their babies kick💕

16/06/2025

Sorry. Not sorry 🤣

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15/06/2025

One of many things goat owners hope to never have to deal with, but loose most things if you know the symptoms you can take appropriate action without delay.

This is the first of several infographics (one page fact sheets) on sheep and goat diseases that I'm going to share. My plans are to compile the infographics into a book. Followers of this page are serving as the reviewers (thank you). These infographics aren't meant to provide detailed information -- just the basics, hopefully in an way that's easy to learn.

https://www.sheepandgoat.com/_files/ugd/aded98_77ad618c55544c1098bf6785d54c1176.pdf

https://www.sheepandgoat.com/infographics