Nigerian Dwarf Goats for Show and Milk!

Located on 44 acres in the Eastern Cross Timbers, thick with post oaks, blackjack oaks and bramble, Emerald C Ranch really is a Sea of Green!

Our first dream of our move to the country included owning a herd of goats. The versatility of the goat (milk, meat and fiber) is what attracted us, fitting perfectly into our vision of a more self-sustaining lifestyle. We wanted to start small, and so we did. With the great milk production of such a small animal, along with the correct body proportions, we were drawn to the Nigerian Dwarf goats. We now focus solely on the Nigerian Dwarf as a dairy goat. They are small, hardy and manageable with just the right amount of milk, which is ideal for providing milk to a small family or used to boost the fat content of other milk!

Along with our herd of goats we have several cats, two livestock protection dogs and a varying number of chickens. Our goats provide us with milk and meat, the cats help to control pest populations, the dogs keep away unwanted domestic and wild animals, and the chickens provide us with eggs and meat. I've often compared the dynamics of the ranch to a soap opera, with interactions and drama almost constant. Obviously, we love it and it provides us with endless entertainment and challenges.

Farm Notes
Sorry, we aren't able to accommodate Farm Tours and do not have open hours for visiting. Email us at [email protected] to setup an appointment to view or pickup sale animals.

We will no longer sell individual goats to homes that do not already have Nigerian Dwarf goats. Goats are herd animals and need to be with other goats. Please purchase a wether or another goat from us or locate a companion goat prior to pickup.

If you are new to owning goats, please read through our Care Guide!

Goat Milk?
No sorry, we are unable to sell our goat milk at this time. There are several licensed dairies in the area, however, that do sell milk.

For human consumption see this list from the TX Dept of Health and Human Services.
For pet consumption see this list from the Office of the TX State Chemist, Feed and Fertilizer Control Service.

Farm Terms & Financing

Prices quoted are for pickup from Emerald C Ranch, located near Gainesville, TX. Add'l charges (health certs, kennels, shipping etc), are the responsibility of the buyer. If crossing state lines for pickup, check the transport reqs for those states, which could cause delays in pickup.
A $100 deposit will hold a goat, posted for sale, of your choice for one month. Sales are final once the goat leaves the farm. Cash preferred, and REQUIRED if paying at pickup. Payment due in full prior to receiving any animal.
If the buyer wishes to cancel or is unable to complete the sale prior to pickup, a refund, minus the deposit, will be given. The seller reserves the right to cancel a sale prior to pickup, for any reason, in which case a full refund of any payment, including the deposit, will be given.
Animals will be healthy upon pickup, however we cannot warrant the health of an animal once it leaves the farm.
Changes to these terms may be made on a case by case basis by the seller.