"We
all leave footprints in the sand, the question is, will
we be a big heal, or a great soul."
~ Source Unknown
Welcome to Tiny Angels Farm!
Hi! My name is Melonie
Kaufmann and welcome to Tiny Angels Farm. I live here
with my husband Richard and our two granddaughters, Kiara
and Rebecca.
Our farm is basically an 1870's homestead that is called
home to us and our
existing herd of Nigerian Dwarf Dairy Goats.
(photo taken of our farm
as it looked in the late 1800's)
My goal has been to create a
line of miniature dairy goats that are conformationally
correct and
have mammary systems that really milk and I feel that we
have made
many accomplishments in our breeding program. Great
care and much thought goes into selecting the right
bloodlines to continue to improve
and maintain what we have accomplished.
Even though there are many wonderful animals to choose
from when adding
new genetics to our herd, we have learned that it is more
important to
choose the new animal based on it's herd health status
and also how it will blend
in with our herd regarding genetics, dairy character,
udder traits and temperaments.
Even though we have decided
not to show our animals at this time, we still breed for
quality animals to be shown by others. When reserving or
purchasing an animal, feel free to
give us an idea on what your needs are in regards to
genetics and style.
Although we all realize that genetics can be
unpredictable at times,
we will do our best to guide you in choosing an animal
that will help you
achieve your goals.
All of our adult goats are
annually vaccinated with a booster of CD/T and we work at
maintaining a
strict internal/external parasite control program. All of
our babies are wormed at the age of
3-4 weeks of age with a safe but effective wormer.
They are wormed again right before leaving for their new
homes.
All kids are treated for
coccidiosis before leaving for their new homes.
Cocci is an internal parasite that lives in the
intestinal track of all goats but
if the animal (particulary kids) are stressed, there can
be an outbreak that
generally causes diarhea and/or causes the animal to
become weak and even death.
A simple 5 day oral treatment
of Albon usually
prevents any outbreaks prior to kids being moved to their
new homes.
I also recommend an oral treatment of Probios paste/gel
(live microbiols) that
encourages a healthy appetite and keeps the rumen
functioning properly.
Babies receive their first
immunity to enterotoxemia and tetanus via
their mother's colostrum.
(all pregnant does are vaccinated 1 month prior to their
delivery dates)
They receive their first actual vaccination around the
age of 6 weeks.
All kids need a booster at the age of 9-10 weeks of age
and then
once yearly.
CAE is
probably the most common viral infection in goats and can
be
detected by a simple blood test. Many, if not most, of
all goat breeders
have experienced CAE in one way or another.
We have our animals tested yearly for CAE (most
recent test - Oct/07)
and they are negative. All new animals (over 6 months of
age)coming into the herd
are tested prior to entry if they have not been tested
recently.
All does over 1.5 yrs of age were tested and are Johnes
negative.
Never any signs of CL, a contagious abscess disease.
CAE -
The Real Tragedy
(A true story)
Please keep in mind that I am
working by myself when it comes to taking pictures 
Kiara, my oldest granddaughter who is now turning 9 yrs
old, is trying to learn how to
operate the camera so hopefully I will have some help
soon!
We hope you enjoy our website!
And if you're looking for a show or pet quality animal,
please feel free to *EMAIL* for
details or availability.
If I don't happen to have anything at the time, I would
be happy to give you some names of
other good breeders that may be able to assist you.
Grace and Peace
CONTACT INFORMATION
Richard and Melonie Kaufmann
745 Albion Road
Benton, Maine 04901
207-453-2477
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