Posted by Grange Co-op on 18th Jul 2022
Twin Pear Farm on the Local Social
Twin Pear Farm, located in Jacksonville, Oregon is a growing Nigerian Dwarf goat farm. Recently, Grange Co-op had the opportunity to visit the farm at milking time, go on a tour, and learn about their daily practices. The owner of ‘Twin Pear Farm’, Westi Haughey, explained that the name came from the two old pear trees located together on their property. History shows these twin pear trees are at least… Read more
Posted by Grange Co-op on 14th Jun 2022
What to Know Before You Get a GoatSpecies Matters
There are about 200 breeds of domestic goats and multiple species of wild goats and mountain goats. Sizes vary among domestic goat species, ranging in weight from 50 pounds to 300 pounds. Nigerian dwarf goats are among the smallest, with pygmy goats coming in close behind. These two species are the most common ones kept as pets.
It isn’t just their small size that makes these goats popula… Read more
Posted by Grange Co-op on 1st Jun 2020
This is Land O’Lakes/Purina Companion Animal Nutritionist, Clay Elliott, guest speaking on our @grangecoop Facebook LIVE post! Dr. Elliott was available for a goat Q&A session directly with our followers. Watch as Clay discusses recommended nutrition and the basics of caring for goats. As a researcher and sheep producer, Clay wears both hats to understand and attack problems affecting sheep and goat raisers. Clay has a Ph.D. in reproductive p… Read more