Maggidan's Minis Farm

Breeder of Quality NPGA Registered Pygmy Goats

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Durham, North Carolina

Proudly Owned By
Dan Dawson and Maggie Leman

Members of the North Carolina Pygmy Goat Club, Southern Pygmy Goat Club, Keystone Pygmy Goat Club, Silver State Pygmy Goat Association and National Pygmy Goat Association

Maggie Leman, NPGA Region 8 Director, Chair of the NPGA Ad Hoc Linear Appraisal Committee, member of the NPGA Publications, Public Relations, and Ad Hoc Wether Program Committees.  Certified in the FAMACHA Parasite Control Program, President and Webmaster for the North Carolina Pygmy Goat Club, Webmaster, Membership Chair and Newsletter Editor for the Keystone Pygmy Goat Club.

Dan Dawson, Goat Man Extraordinaire, Chief Innovator and Inventor, Secretary for the North Carolina Pygmy Goat Club.

Our Newest Permanent Grand Champion!

PGCH Maggidan's Minis Lil' Queen got her final championship leg at the Festival of Pygmies Show in Greensboro, NC on November 17.  Judge Jennifer Sanderson gave her the win.  She is only our third PGCH in our herdname, although we have many goats with grand champion wins.  Our show goats are our breeding goats and so often aren't in condition for the showring when they are home raising (or making!) babies.  But Queen could pretty much do both at the same time.  Here is a fairly recent picture, hope you like "blonds".  Look for her in the Parade of Champions Champion Challenge competition for title of 2008 National Champion Doe at the NPGA 2008 Convention in Perry, GA.


Dan and Lil Queen taking her second Championship 

Want to Join our Goatie Fan Club?

We have several friends and family members who like to live the goat farm life vicariously.  They especially like to see the latest kids.  If you would like to be included on the list to receive the latest pictures of kids and other cute stuff (ecards, holiday greetings from the goats, you know, cute stuff!) from our farm fill out the form below and hit the Submit button.   I promise no religious or political spam, just life on the farm!

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Visit Our Sales List Page!

We still have 3 adult pet does listed, to approved homes only. They are very sweet and would make gentle loving pets.  Two are very showable and would make nice 4H projects.  We have a nice doeling for sale, just listed on 9/16/07.   Our 2007 kidding season is over, our first 2008 kids are expected in March.  We have two proven herdsires listed, both with OUTSTANDING bloodlines, prices just drastically reduced (we need the room).  Special consideration given to show homes, 4-H and FFA, and package deals may be available.

 

Visit Our Maggidans Mini Mart Page for These and Other Exclusive Products

Maggidans Milker

Hand Milking Made Easy!
$45.00

Maggidans Milker was invented by Dan Dawson and Maggie Leman and is farm and show tested.  There is another hand milking device on the market, but it is not small enough to easily fit underneath miniature goats such as Pygmies, Nigerian Dwarves, and Miniature Dairy Goats.  Ours fits little goats perfectly, yet can be easily modified to fit nearly any livestock and is less expensive!  If you save one kid by being able to easily and quickly milk colostrum, this device will pay for itself.  It makes hand milking MUCH easier, so you too can enjoy the benefits of drinking milk from your own goats and having real goat's milk for your special bottle babies. Visit the Milker Page for more details and to see a short video.

Expand Your System With Our Custom Milk Receptacles! Now you can have a closed system like a "real" milking machine!  We carry 3 sizes, 1 pint and 2 quarts and 1 gallon.  These come with custom vented lids and the required hose to attach your pump.  They are made of tough food grade plastic and are lightweight and easy to clean.

Inline Milk Filters! We have developed an inline milk filter to assure smooth pump operation.  Some clients have experienced a problem with the pump valves malfunctioning due to a tiny obstruction.  Our special inline filter should put a stop to that and the inconvenience it causes.  They are just $3.95, cheap insurance!

We carry pump repair kits, replacement hoses, and replacement teat cups.

Need Pampering?  Try Winters Moon Skin Care Products!

We have expanded our line of Winters Moon Goats Milk Skin Care Products, adding 6 new scents of the wonderful goats milk soap.  We also carry a luxurious hand and body lotion, a special soap for removing the smell of "Mr. Stinky Buck", and an all natural salve for those bumps, bruises, scrapes and general "Oowies". 

 

It's That Time of Year!  Be Prepared!
Maggidans Maternity Kit

$65.00

Over the years through both easy and very challenging kiddings we learned what we need to be able to lay our hands on quickly when the kids are coming faster than we can catch or when disaster strikes.  Our Maggidans Maternity Kit has those hard to find supplies you need for prenatal doe care, kidding day and newborn kid care all in an easy to store and carry plastic box.  This kit is farm tested and has truly useful supplies with no "fillers or fluff".  It comes with a helpful informative 43 page book Just Kidding! by Maggie Leman.   Many supplies and our book Just Kidding! are sold separately so you can replenish your own kit.

 

The Southern Pygmy Goat Club 2008 Gestation Calendar!
Price Reduced to just $5.00!

 

I have only 2 more 2008 SPGC Gestation calendars left, and we have just reduced the price!  Watch for the Special NPGA Convention Edition of the Southern Pygmy Goat Club's 18 month Pygmy Goat Gestation Calendar for 2008-2009.  I hope to have a supply of these very special calendars available as soon as they come out.  The previous editions covered only 12 months, this one will cover 18 months, from August 2008 to December 2009.  It will feature full color pictures of precious pygmy goats from herds all over the US.

 

Know Thine Enemy

DIY Fecal Testing Kit
$59.95

For just $59.95 you get a ready to use test kit complete with a simple microscope.  Do just 3 to 5 exams and the kit pays for itself!  Visit our Fecal Test Kit Page for more details.  We also sell this kit with a very nice laboratory quality microscope or for those that already have a microscope we sell a kit with just the supplies for testing.  Our Booklet, Know Thine Enemy DIY Fecal Testing, and testing supplies are also sold separately.

We have many more products to make goatkeeping easier, visit our Mini Mart page!

 

Maggidan's Minis Pygmy Dairy!!

There is nothing finer than a cold glass of pure Pygmy Goat milk or a cracker with rich Pygmy Goat cheese or a bath with luxurious Pygmy Goat Milk Soap.  If we can do it so can you!  We have developed an inexpensive milker to make milking chores easier, so put those little girls to work and enjoy the healthy benefits your own herd can provide for your family.

 

Goat Emergency Help!

If you have a goat emergency and need help right away please click on the link below to go to the Goat911 page on GoatWorld.com.  There you will find a list of experienced goat people ready to help you through your emergency.  Please have your sick goat's vital signs and symptoms ready for the contact person.   You can also email us directly at maggidans@msn.com or call us at 919-596-0984 for help.  Maggie is one of the Goatworld Capri-Medics, Dan often sits in for her when she is unavailable. 


GOATWORLD 911
CAPRI-MEDIC PAGE

Need A Vet?

For a list of vets in your state click on the two links below:

Cyber Goats Veterinarian List

American Association of Small Ruminant Practitioners Veterinarian List

 

The Proposed NPGA Linear Appraisal and Evaluation Program

An ad hoc committee has been formed to explore the value of creating a Linear Appraisal and Evaluation program for the NPGA.  The committee has been charged with creating a Score sheet and Guidelines for Scoring important Linear Traits and the Category Traits of pygmy goats.  It has also been charged with educating the NPGA members about the potential value of such a program for pygmy goats.  Programs like this are already used by many Breed Associations such as for beef and dairy cattle, and dairy goats.  They give their breeders a chance to have their breeding stock thoroughly evaluated by skilled and impartial Appraisers.  Since the goats are not competing against each other there are no "winners'" or "losers" only a complete picture of the goat's traits and attributes. 

 

Pygmy Goat 411,
Information Please!

Are you new to Pygmy Goats and need good information?  Visit our FAQ, FYI, Links, and Good Idea! pages for up to date and accurate goat care information.  Still have questions?  Please feel free to email us!

 

We hope you enjoy your visit to Maggidan's Minis Web page. If you think we can help you in your goating endeavors e-mail us by clicking on the email link below or call at (919) 596-0984.


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