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| The late Barnabus |
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| Roscoe and his sister Sarah |
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| Jean Mark |
Cashmere
Goats We raise cashmere goats here at Narrow Gate Farms for their fine fiber. Each spring the new kids arrive
and our herd will soon be large enough to offer them for sale. Here are a few pictures of some of our latest arrivals.
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| Spirit the fainting buck and Marco |
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| Emma guardian of the does |
Maremma Sheepdogs Our livestock are all guarded by Maremma Sheepdogs. These dogs are not very common here
in the states yet but have been used for centuries in the mountains of Italy to guard the herds of sheep. They are fiercely
protective when necessary and are socialized from the time they are born with the animals they will guard. These animals are
not suitable for companion animals and really need a job to do guarding something or they can get themselves into trouble.
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Fainting Goats We also raise fainting goats along with our cashmere. They are also called myotonic
goats and originated in Tennessee. They have a genetic defect which causes their legs to stiffen and the whole goat to tip
over on it's side when startled. They return to normal after a few seconds and can get back up again. Fainting goats are listed
in the American Livestock Breed Conservancy's Conservation Priority List and we believe it is important to preserve this rare
breed. They are very easy to raise, playful and hearty.
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Sabastapol Geese Another rare breed we are working with that is in need of conservation is the Sabastapol Goose. These
are a flightless goose whose primary feature is its feathers which hang in ringlets around its body instead of laying flat
like a normal bird. They are very beautiful and are now being bred in a variety of colors such as blues, greys and buffs.
We have greys and pure white birds. They are useful for weeding and keeping the grass down between mowings.
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