Sweet Honeysuckle Micro-Farm is the proud steward to a small and sweet goat herd who are beloved and integral members of our working farm.  Our approach and philosophy toward our animal husbandry is one of providing a caring and humane existence yet the most natural healthcare and environment possible. We believe this approach is best for their ultimate well-being and retention of strong genes and instincts.

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Our goats receive a daily ration of NON-GMO locally grown and produced feed from the Little Red Hen Farm & Feed Mill out of Rocky Mount VA, locally sourced hay and other forage/vegetable scraps as the seasons allow. 

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Our goat herd memebers consist of Mattaheus the buck who is descended from the French Heirloom Alpine line, a rarity to be found! His genetics differ from the American Alpine in that his offspring make for a better dual-purpose breed (meat & milk) given his distinctly larger & stockier build, whereas the common American Alpine is best suited for dairy production only. 

Although his size and ginormous horns can seem intimidating, Matthaeus is a very sweet buck who loves a good game of chase the bucket and the occasional break-out of his male domicile. 

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Bridgid our very affectionate and expressive nanny is an American Alpine who produces beautifully colored and healthy kids! She is gentle and docile but likes to engage in occasional rough housing with her herd mate Esther. She has yet to get used to and comfortable with being milked. When not munching on hay, she can be found hanging out with her favorite friend and guardian Paddy the Great Pyrenees. 

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The star milker, Esther, is a sassy Saneen nanny who produces lovely sets of twins and heaps of pure white milk. Esther is particularly attentive and nurturing toward her kids. She has no insecurity in her being and can often be found bossing Bridgid around when not flirting with Matthaeus! 

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Herd Share Information

 

 We are excited to announce that Sweet Honeysuckle Micro-Farms Raw Goat Milk Herd-Share   will begin March 1, 2024. Our herd-share program is as follows:

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 We offer full and half shares so you can buy-in according to your needs.                 ​

  A full share buy-in at $60.00 annually and a $40.00 monthly "Board and Care"     fee provides 2 quarts of fresh milk weekly.

 

 A half share buy-in at $30.00 annually and a $20.00 monthly "Board & Care" fee   provides 1 quart of fresh milk weekly. 

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 Included in the annual buy-in costs are the quart-sized wide mouth ball jars   with lids used to store and deliver the milk.

 Full-Shares are allotted 10 jars per share to be used in rotation throughout the   month.

 Half-Shares are allotted 6 jars per share to be used in rotation throughout the   month.

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 Shares are to be picked up weekly at the farm on pre-designated day to be   determined and assigned closer to the start date of the season. Delivery to a   drop-point in Stuart VA will be available, however a drop-point and da are still   to be determined. A delivery fee of $2.00 per delivery will apply to this option. 

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 We believe in an honest and transparent working relationship with our   customers, and therefore practice what we consider to be the honorable and   ethical approach to achieving these values by disclosing our Herd Managment   Standard in regard to disease and milk test results. 

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 Our herd is tested twice a year for common diseases such as Caprine Arthritis   Encephalitis (CAE), Caseous Lymphadenitis (CL), Johne's and Q Fever.

 While our milk is tested monthly to monitor for a healthy range of Somatic Cell Counts and for Fat & Protein content. 

Members will be kept up to date on test results. 

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Ready to sign-up or have questions? Please fill out the contact form below and we will be in touch! 

 

 

 

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