🐐 Our Goats at Ravine's Edge

Breeding Myotonic & Boer Goats for Purpose, Personality, and Homestead Life

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At Ravine’s Edge, raising goats isn’t just a part of our farm—it’s a reflection of our lifestyle. We specialize in Myotonic (fainting) goats, Boer goats, and thoughtfully bred crossbreeds that offer the best of both worlds. Our goal is to provide quality breeding stock for homesteads ready to take the goat leap—whether you're starting your herd, enhancing your genetics, or adding to your existing stock with strong, well-mannered animals.

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🧬 Why These Breeds (and Why Our Crossbreeds Are So Special)

• Boer Goats are a globally recognized meat breed, known for excellent muscle tone, growth rates, and calm demeanors.

• Myotonic Goats, a uniquely American breed, are well-muscled, parasite-resistant, incredibly easier to handle thanks to their signature “faint” response and gentler on the land.

• Our Crossbreeds are what we lovingly call "farm puppies." They have the sweet, manageable temperament of Myotonics with the meat quality and hardier structure of Boers. Many boast stunning color patterns and even blue eyes—they're not just productive, they're a joy to look at, friendly and great to have around.

These goats make ideal homestead companions—whether you're looking for meat, breeding potential, or nature’s best lawnmowers. They’re calmer, less likely to challenge fences, and perfect for families who don’t want the constant battle of escape artistry.

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🌱 Not Just Lawn Ornaments

Our goats are not just beautiful animals (though they absolutely are)—they’re functional. With their browsing habits, they help control weeds, clear overgrowth, and keep your pastures balanced. If you're looking for a way to manage land and harvest sustainable meat, these goats fit the bill.

We raise our goats with purpose:
✔️ For meat—a sustainable protein
✔️ For breeding—to strengthen small-farm genetics
✔️ For 4H—teaching our children life skills in animal care, responsibility, and purpose for market or show

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♻️ Full-Cycle Farming: Goats + Rabbits + Chickens = Thriving Garden

We believe everything on the farm should have a purpose—and when done right, the animals and land give back to one another. Our homestead is built around a closed-loop compost system that benefits every corner of our land.

• 🐐 Goats provide nutrient-dense manure, perfect for composting.

• 🐇 Rabbits produce high-nitrogen droppings that are ideal for fast-acting compost.

• 🐓 Chickens play double-duty: they aerate the compost by scratching, help control bugs, and their manure is rich in nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium—a powerhouse for healthy gardens (once properly composted).

• 🌿 Our garden thrives on this rich, natural fertilizer—returning the favor in food for our family and feed scraps for the animals.

It’s a cycle of purposeful living, where every animal contributes, every pile has potential, and nothing goes to waste. That’s homesteading the Ravine’s Edge way.

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⚖️ Pros & Cons of Raising Goats

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Pros:
✔ Hardy, low-input animals
✔ Great for meat, land clearing, breeding, companionship
✔ Less feed compared to larger livestock
✔ Ideal for 4H or beginner farmers
✔ Gentle, sweet personalities (especially our crossbreeds)

Cons:
✘ Require secure fencing, we use electric for the ease of movability for grazing
✘ Need regular parasite control and hoof trimming
✘ Love to nibble—trees and gardens need protection

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🛠 Basic Goat Care

• Shelter: Simple 3-sided structures work well—just keep them dry and draft-free. Being outdoors is their jam.

• Fencing: Field fencing or electric netting works best

• To Do: Goats LOVE to jump on things and play, old trampolines, logs, kids little tykes play houses, be creative! Necessary? no, but it sure is fun to watch them!

• Feed: Good hay, minerals, pasture, and some grain when needed

• Health: Deworm, vaccinate, trim hooves, and monitor body condition

• Companionship: Goats are herd animals—always keep at least two! They need a buddy.

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🐐 Thinking of Getting Goats?

Whether you’re dreaming of a full homestead setup, a land-clearing duo, or a quality start to your meat or 4H journey, our Boer, Myotonic, and crossbred goats are bred for balance, beauty, and purpose. They’re not just livestock—they’re part of a better way of living.

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💬 Ready to talk goats? We’re always happy to help you take the leap and answer your questions to the best of our knowledge.

Feel free to use our "Lets Chat" box to reach us!