FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Arapawa goats are currently a dual-purpose goat used for meat and dairy. There are currently no known milk stats for the breed but there is hope to have milk tested in the future.
A few breeders have pulled the winter fiber produced by the Arapawa when it is shed and has been used to spin with other livestock fibers. It has been said to be incredibly soft, there is not a lot there to use on its own.
Arapawa are used at zoos, museums, and public farms in educational programs to help promote the breed.
We appreciate your interest in raising Arapawa goats! Feel free to visit our Classifieds as this has our most up-to-date information on available stocks. If you want to find goats that may be closer to you, visit the Breeders Directory and see if you can be placed on the breeder's waitlist.
We offer an Associate Membership for those who want to support the breed. With an Associate Membership, you get similar access as the Owner Membership and get to interact with other breeders!
One of the famous things about the Arapawa goats is that the bucks horns will swoop and curl out. Most of the bucks will get these cool horns, though it takes a few years for them to completely mature and grow out.
Depending on your farm's biosecurity you may want more or less testing than what the AGBA recommends, this is just a recommendation and not a must!
The AGBA recommends testing for CAE, CL, and Johnes when purchasing new goats, Arapawa or otherwise, when bringing them into your herd. OR purchase from a closed herd that has documentation of herd health.
The buyer should be prepared to pay extra for those tests, it is at the discretion of the owner on how that is handled and priced.