The Dairy Herd
Dairy Management, the Way Nature Intended
Sara is very hands-on - has years of formal and hands-on education - (read blog post - Bridging the Gap between Textbook, Livestock and the Farmer -
Gentle care. Natural rhythms. Happy goats.
At JSW Farms & Blue Paradise Dairy, we believe baby goats belong with their mamas. We never pull kids at birth or rely on strict bottle-feeding. Instead, we let nature take the lead — because healthy, happy animals start with strong family bonds.
Our does give birth when they’re ready, and they raise their kids with 24/7 access for the first 20–30 days. This not only supports bonding, but helps their rumens develop properly — setting them up for lifelong health.
After those first few weeks, we gently separate the kids overnight so we can milk in the mornings. Then it’s back to pasture, play, and family time all day long.
We work around the clock to make sure this system is safe, nurturing, and aligned with how goats were meant to live — and it shows in the health of our herd, the quality of our milk, and the heart behind the scenes.
Gentle care. Natural rhythms. Happy goats.
At JSW Farms & Blue Paradise Dairy, we believe baby goats belong with their mamas. We never pull kids at birth or rely on strict bottle-feeding. Instead, we let nature take the lead — because healthy, happy animals start with strong family bonds.
Our does give birth when they’re ready, and they raise their kids with 24/7 access for the first 20–30 days. This not only supports bonding, but helps their rumens develop properly — setting them up for lifelong health.
After those first few weeks, we gently separate the kids overnight so we can milk in the mornings. Then it’s back to pasture, play, and family time all day long.
We work around the clock to make sure this system is safe, nurturing, and aligned with how goats were meant to live — and it shows in the health of our herd, the quality of our milk, and the heart behind the scenes.