Alfalfa and grass hay was the bulk of their diet. Grain was fed based on individual need, mostly very little. Salt, trace minerals and fresh water were always available. Vaccinations and parasite treatments were tailored to each goat's individual need. Affection was our only secret ingredient.  The herd was dispersed in 2003.

        About Maxine

• 1986 graduate of WA State University Extension's first Master Dairy Goat Farmer program

• Assistant editor and staff writer for Goat WORLD magazine (1994-1999)

• Chaired NPGA's Health, Education & Research Committee (1993-2000)

• Author of numerous educational articles for NPGA's MEMO magazine since 1986

• Edited many NPGA publications, including the books Best of MEMO 2 (1988) and Best of MEMO 3 (1996); assisted with Judges Training Manual (1993), New Owner's Manual (1994), and others

• Co-owns Washington State University's  GOATS email discussion list (est. 1993), which is devoted to educational  topics. (Click the link for subscription information.)

• Speaking engagements include: What is a Pygmy Goat?, mastitis, pelvic capacity, body condition scoring, kidding and dystocia, health and disease, genetics, milking the Pygmy, showmanship, What is a Llama?, and others.

• Participated in DHI milk testing (305-day lactations) through the American Goat Society in the 1980's to help establish official milk production records for Pygmy does.