Diary of a New Goat Lady...

This past weekend I had the privilege to attend the Michigan Fiber Festival in Allegan along with my husband, Ed.  Awaking after a restful night at Allegan Country Inn, a beautiful & highly recommended Bed and Breakfast situated in the town of Allegan, we toured the various displays of fiber animals at the fairgrounds as well as spoke with many fiber vendors, anticipating the beginning of the first santioned Pygora goat show ever held in Michigan, scheduled for that afternoon.  Many Pygora breeders from various states were in attendance and most brought several of their precious pygoras to the show for judging.  It was an exciting afternoon for all as group after group of pygora goats were paraded into the ring.  I even had the opportunity to assist when a friend had too many goats and not enough hands!!  It was great fun to be involved in such an event and to meet other people with the same love for the breed.  We made new friends and had a chance to catch up with past friends and fellow breeders.  It was a very special time.  The day was topped off with a potluck supper for all Pygora breeders in attendance, where George rallied the group to continue what has now begun and to work together to spread the word about these great goats!  It was a thoroughly enjoyable and educational weekend for this new goat lady.  There is always something more to learn...

Country Lighthouse Farm

Goats for Sale See below for goats currently available for sale. Contact us if you are interested in being on our waiting list!   All Spring kids will be marked On Hold until everyone on the waiting list has had a chance to pick.  An animal will be marked Reserved once a deposit has been received.  After that, any available kids will be marked For Sale. Prices for PBA Registered Stock:     Doe, Doeling  -  starting at $550  Bred Doe fee  -  add $175  Buck, Buckling  -  starting at $650  Wether  -  starting at $350 Prices will vary depending upon breeding stock, show or pet qualities as well as colour, conformation and fleece potential. If you require your kid to be disbudded (for 4-H club, for example), add an additional $35 (only available up to 3 weeks of age). All of our registered breeding stock comes with PBA registration and transfer of ownership fees paid by us. In order to reserve a kid, a deposit of 25% of the purchase price is required, with the balance paid before pick-up or delivery. Contact us if delivery is required.  We will ship by land or by air.  Additional costs will apply. Ask us about package deals! For Sale: Spring 2010 Doelings                           Country Lighthouse Pygoras Abbey             For Sale   $585 (includes disbudding)            She looks like she'll be a White Type B or C.   Very friendly; loves attention!  Not the least bit shy!  Spring 2010 Bucklings/Whethers                          Country Lighthouse Pygoras Alistair             For Sale   $385  (includes disbudding)                                                 (as a whether)        Friendly but a little more shy than the doelings.         Alistair looks to be a White Type C.                      Country Lighthouse Pygoras Alexander                            For Sale      $350  (as a whether)       Alexander is also a bit more shy than the doelings    but friendly and looks to be White Type C as well. Breeding Pairs and Spring 2010 Kids Fall 2009:  Great Lakes Pygoras Pearle  and  Goose Lake Goats Billy Ray                               08-165F                                                                          08-46M Pearle's and Billy Ray's Kids:  Twin doelings born March 19, 2010   Country Lighthouse Pygoras Abbey            Country Lighthouse Pygoras Alley                                                  Click on pictures to see more.         Goose Lake Goats Hailey  and  Hawks Mountain Ranch Manzanillo                                08-130F                                                             05-52M                                                                   (off site - owned by Allison Sluis at                                                                      Great Lakes Pygoras, Michigan) Hailey's and Manny's Kids:  Twin bucklings born February 15, 2010                                                                                             Country Lighthouse Pygoras Alexander       Country Lighthouse Pygoras Alistair                                  Click on pictures to see more.

NOTE: Country Lighthouse Farm has decided not to disbud our kids. Pygora goats are naturally horned. The main argument against not disbudding is usually that of safety.  It is our belief that if you train your animals correctly, handle them with caution and respect, and set up a goat-safe environment, safety should not be a problem. If you are purchasing a Country Lighthouse Pygora kid and it is your desire that it be disbudded, please inform us of this so that arrangements can be made.  Disbudding will only be performed when kids are very young (less than 3 weeks old).