Arapawa Goat Breeders Association

Nature is a cycle. With every new addition that comes to the world, there is an older counterpart that bids us farewell. If anyone understands this more than anyone else, it's those who surround themselves with animals. Whether you just simply keep pets, work with them, raise livestock, or even just love them, you are acutely aware that most will pass away during your lifetime. Some animals are lucky to be in our care, to be doted on and spoiled, kept from as much harm as we

We can't just leave our welcoming party to one little goat. This year has begun with quite the celebration! Our friends over at Flintrock Ridge Farm and Farmstead 55 have also shared their exciting news about Arapawa kids that have joined the world this year. As far as we know, we are up to 9 total if you count Onyx! Many farms are expecting in these upcoming months and we couldn't be happier for the dedication to the breed. Who knows what records we could break this year on

It's that time of the year! For any members who joined us before October of last year and only purchased an annual membership, we are asking for your dues. This can be done on the website itself under the 'Registration and Membership' page. You can also join under the same page if you aren't already a member! Remember! You don't need to own Arapawas to be a member. Your support means the world to us - and gets you access to a super awesome Facebook group. Each membership dire

The year of 2025 has already started with a bang, a welcoming of a little Arapawa Island kid named 'Onyx' from the Rare Hare Barn in Kansas. This little goat is another link in our fight to keep this breed alive, and little doelings like her will be able to add genetics to our limited gene pool and provide for their breed as they get older. From being able to breed to increasing milk supply for further dairy study, each new doeling has quite the job ahead of them. For now, th

Since the other week, there have been some updates to the New Zealand registration numbers. This change has, unfortunately, been a decrease. As time passes, goats get older and leave the breeding programs, or people fall out of breeding for their own reasons - financials, space, medical expenses, the list is endless! As of December 6th, 2024, the registry for the New Zealand Arapawa Goat Association dropped to 255 breeding animals: 190 does, 65 bucks. They are still following

We are getting to the colder months of the year, and that means prep work for our four-legged friends. While these goats can handle some low temps and snow, and they build up a nice undercoat, it's good to make sure they're as comfortable as they can be! Some tips for heavy winter prep: Check your shelters! Assure they are safe from cold drafts and have an area out of the elements they can seek shelter in. Lots and lots of hay! With hay comes digestion, and with digestion an