Elizabeth Main

Elizabeth Main, Nigerian dwarf goats, in Washington County, Maine near Bangor. She has bred goats for more than ten years and holds active membership in the American Dairy Goat Association, with health records kept for every kid born on her farm.

Her herd grazes on pasture rotated to follow seasonal growth and receives daily enrichment through supervised handling by family members. Does and bucks live in spacious barns built for natural light and ventilation, and kids are socialized from birth to ensure a calm and curious temperament.

Elizabeth’s breeding program emphasizes reliable milkers with gentle dispositions, and she conducts routine testing for caprine arthritis encephalitis and caseous lymphadenitis. Visitors note the animals’ clean facilities and the breeder’s transparent record keeping, reflecting a long-standing commitment to responsible husbandry. Her farm’s roots go back three generations, and she offers occasional farm stays to help families learn about goat care.