Kiko Goats
The Kiko is a breed of meat goat originating from New Zealand. Kiko comes from the Māori word for meat. The Kiko breed was developed in the 1980s by Garrick and Anne Batten, who cross-bred local feral goats with imported dairy goat bucks of the Anglo-Nubian, Saanen, and Toggenburg breeds. The only aims of the breeding programme were fast rate of growth and ability to survive in the pastoral conditions of the New Zealand hill country. They are bred for meat-type conformation, high fertility, and parasite resistance.
Kikos are distributed across the world and are primarily reared for meat. They are a bearded breed of goats that come in a variety of colors and patterns and may be horned or polled. Some animals also have wattles.
The Kiko breed was imported into the United States in 1992 by Goatex Group LLC. Today, three registries exist in the US for Kikos: the AKGA, the IKGA, and the NKR, the latter of which is the largest of the three. Through these agencies, Kikos could be registered as 100% New Zealand, meaning that their lineage can be traced all the way back to the original New Zealand stock. “Purebreds” refer to goats that are at least 15/16ths New Zealand stock and “percentages” are those that are at least 50% New Zealand stock. Kiko-Boer crosses can also be registered as Genemaster™ through the NKR.
At NWF we rear 100 percent New Zealand kikos. We started with a small flock and have been selectively breeding to meet body conformation, parasite resistance, and fertility.
Most kiko goats at NWF is registered with the National Kiko Registry NKR. You can visit there website from our resources page National Kiko Registry | Kiko Goat Genetic Pedigree Tracking
At NWF, we rear and use Akbash dogs for Livestock Protection. The farm is surrounded by woodlands on all sides with a high predator load including but not limited to panthers, bobcats, coyotes, raccoons, opposums, hawks, snakes, and alligators. Our dogs work well with poultry, and animals. Our dogs are great with humans including young children. Occasionally, we have puppies for sale. If you are interested in getting Livestock Protection Dogs (LGDs) or learning about the Akbash Breed, please feel free to Contact Us.
Goat and Sheep Manure
Goat and sheep manure is a common fertilizer that can help plants grow healthier and increase crop yields. It’s high in nitrogen, which is beneficial for plants. Goat and sheep manure is also odorless, doesn’t usually attract insects, and doesn’t burn plants like cow or horse manure.
Goat and sheep manure can be used to improve the soil in fields and gardens. It can help regulate soil organic matter content and microbial diversity, which can affect the soil’s capacity. Animal manure is a good fertilizer because it contains high concentrations of easily decomposable carbon and nitrogen compounds. These compounds provide nutrients to soil microorganisms, which can speed up decomposition rates. Please visit our store to check availability.
Please visit our store to see what is available at this time. Please visit our gallery to see pics and videos working with the goats. We invite questions and comments by reaching us through our Contact Us Page.