Beechkeld

Beechkeld fainting (myotonic) goats in Blacksburg, VA, serve the New River Valley near Roanoke. Owned and managed by Phillip Sponenberg, the farm upholds comprehensive health testing protocols recommended by national breed registries, including annual conformation assessments and parasite screenings. Each animal undergoes regular hoof and disease screenings under veterinary oversight, along with quarterly nutritional assessments, and is raised with daily handling to promote calm and friendly temperaments. Sponenberg maintains an active membership with the American Dairy Goat Association.

Goats graze rotationally on mixed forage pastures around updated barn facilities, where social interaction and gentle supervision support herd dynamics. Breeder practices emphasize sustainable land stewardship and individualized care from birth through adulthood, ensuring robust skeletal development. Prospective owners often note the goats’ steady disposition and sturdy build, reflecting the farm’s consistent attention to welfare and genetics. The farm’s commitment to transparent breeding records offers buyers insight into lineage, health history, and temperament evaluations.