Dare to compare! We are a closed flock and herd and we strive for perfection in health, conformation, milk quality and production, heat, parasite and disease resistance and of course, delightful temperaments!Even though we are a closed herd and flock we test EVERY animal on our property annually, not just the ones we are selling! Our animals are and have always been CAE/OPP, CL, Johne's, Brucellosis, Q-Fever, and Tuberculous NEGATIVE.
Years ago we picked our genetics very carefully from only the best we could find, sparing no expense to make our foundational herd and flock truly amazing. We then worked with some of the finest ruminant universities to develop a multi stage feed formula that is delicately balanced for each stage of their precious lives. We mix our grain 3 =4 times per week to maintain its freshness. We love all our animals just like family and always feed Non-GMO and when accessible, organic. We believe it makes a difference and our veterinarians, ferrier and most certainly, our clients agree they are exceptional!
We took years researching the breeds we ultimately wanted to have for our farm and dairy. We wanted first, the strongest, most resistant to disease, parasites and heat and lastly but certainly very importantly, amiable dispositions. We then selected 6 breeds, 2 in each group. (2 goat, and 2 sheep and 2 miniature cows) We then looked for the best representation of their breed in health, conformation and production. We made our decision: Lamancha and Nigerian Dwarf goats and French Lacaune and Awassi. , Irish Dexter and Mini-Jersey . We are so very happy we did!! We have embarked on our own endeavor we call the Merveileux Project. We have taken these fine sheep breeds and selectively crossed the Lacaune with the Awassi in an attempt to harness the best of both breeds. Please follow along our journey! Already we have some wonderful F1 Merveileux on the ground!
Our animals are only the beginning because thats where the milk starts .. with them! What goes in will most certainly come out in the milk! As we've said, we strive to feed as organically as possible and ALWAYS Non-GMO. We drink the milk and eat the cheese and yogurt and we believe we offer truly some of the finest tasting and most nutritious dairy products! That is our mantra of our A-2 Riffic Creamery; Taste, Balance, Nutrition.
Come not only see but taste the difference.