Kamalaya Farm

31/08/2025

03/08/2025

We’re looking to reduce our numbers here at Kamalaya Farm, which means a unique opportunity has opened up for anyone interested in adding quality Nigerian Dwarf goats to their herd.

Whether you're looking for:
✅ Young milkers
✅ Friendly pets
✅ Or your next show prospect
—we have a small selection of beautiful goats bred from premium USA genetics..

These girls have been raised with care, and come from high-performing, structurally correct lines with strong udders, excellent temperament, and outstanding conformation. Perfect for beginners or established breeders.

🧡 We’re also happy to mentor newcomers to ensure a confident and supported start with these wonderful little goats.

If you’re local to the Northern Rivers/North Coast NSW and have been thinking about getting started (or expanding with top-tier stock), feel free to message us for details and pricing.

01/08/2025

Lets Talk: Breeding Reality Check
If you’ve bred goats for long enough — and you’re checking your kids properly — sooner or later, you’ll encounter a defect. That’s just part of breeding livestock.

I had a humbling reminder of this myself not so long ago when I sold a lovely young doe and later discovered she had a sprig teat I’d missed. I did the right thing and replaced her, but the buyer no longer wanted anything from that line. That experience is what prompted this post.

The truth is: no line is perfect, and if you cull entire bloodlines every time a minor defect appears, you’ll end up throwing away years of progress. A one-off issue doesn’t make a line worthless — it just reminds us to stay vigilant and honest in how we breed and sell.

Good breeders don't ignore problems - but they also know how to put things in perspective. A one-off issue in an otherwise strong, consistent line doesn't mean the sky is falling. It means we take notes, monitor and breed forward with care. So the honest discussion is: Have you dealt with defects in your herd?
What's your approach to managing them? and how do you decide what's acceptable risk in your breeding goals? I'm keen to hear what others think and how they manage defects :-)

21/07/2025

20/07/2025

Our beautiful Helena… Sire: Agapes Prize Legends Quinn, Dam: Old Mountain Farm Helen
She’s our unicorn and we love watching her grow into a fine young lady ❤️

05/07/2025

We are fortunate enough to be traveling in Greece 😀 I’m doing some research with goats here… they are not breeding for dairy strength but I love them all the same. Oleanders are in abundance and these goats use these shrubs as shade trees. I wonder how they know not to eat them…

15/06/2025

Internal parasites drain more than $2.5 million a year from Australian goat producers, with the real cost likely to be even higher in 10 years.
https://www.theland.com.au/story/8978208

02/06/2025

I Am Livid. Disgusted. Ashamed.

More than 1,200 koalas — not 700 as the Victorian Government claims — have been slaughtered from helicopters in Budj Bim National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and a place of deep cultural and ecological significance.

These koalas were already injured, displaced, and traumatised by fire. And instead of helping them, they were gunned down from the sky. No mercy. No transparency. No accountability.

This happened under Premier Jacinta Allan and Environment Minister Steve Dimopoulos’ watch.
And I refuse to stay silent.

We are supposed to be a country that protects our unique and endangered wildlife.
This is not care. This is not conservation. This is cruelty.

I am calling on everyone — farmers, wildlife carers, animal lovers, and all who believe in justice — to stand with me and demand real, urgent action to make sure this horror never happens again.

We must demand:

🚫 A complete ban on aerial shooting of wildlife
🔍 An independent review of DEECA’s actions
🌳 An immediate halt to nearby logging that is destroying koala habitat
🚑 Proper funding for wildlife rescue and rehabilitation
📜 A real, enforceable Koala Conservation Plan — not more greenwashing

These koalas deserved care. They deserved compassion.
What they got was a massacre.

This is a national shame. We must never let this happen again.

🖊️ Add your name. Raise your voice. Hold them accountable.

We can’t be the generation that stood by while our icons were wiped out.
Please, stand with me.

Over 700 koalas have been gunned down from helicopters in Victoria. Join the Animal Justice Party in demanding an end to aerial shooting. Sign the petition now.

16/05/2025

Understanding the Sunken Flank: An Indicator of Body Condition in Goats and Sheep

The Sunken Flank is a visible depression between the last rib and the hip area in goats and sheep, often indicating health problems such as dehydration, malnutrition, or systemic diseases. When the Sunken Flank becomes deeper and more pronounced, it can serve as a warning sign of more serious health issues. This condition is an important indicator of poor body condition and can be caused by inadequate nutrition, lack of access to drinking water, or chronic diseases such as infections and parasitic infestations. If left untreated, these issues can lead to complications, including a weakened immune system, stunted growth, decreased productivity, and even death.

On the other hand, when the Sunken Flank is not visible at all, it can sometimes indicate that the animal is overweight, which can lead to other health problems.

It is also important to remember that the Sunken Flank can change throughout the day, depending on feeding and other factors, making it essential to observe the animal over time for a more accurate assessment.

For breeders, the Sunken Flank is a key indicator of the animal’s health, along with other assessment methods such as evaluating weight, spine, ribs, pectoral muscles, and more. The Body Condition Score (BCS) is commonly used to assess overall health, ranging from 1 to 5, with 1 indicating lean and 5 indicating obese. The ideal score for a healthy animal generally falls between 2.5 and 3, representing normal body condition. It is also highly recommended to assess body condition by touch, not just by visual inspection.

In cases of thinness, it is important to also check the condition of the animal’s teeth, as poor dental health can hinder proper eating and further affect body condition.

It is important to note that there are differences in body condition assessment between goats and sheep. This method is also used in cattle to assess body condition.

A detailed post on BCS will be published in the near future.