Great Rock Farm

Great Rock Farm, fainting myotonic goats, Georgetown, MA, in Essex County and the Merrimack Valley near Boston, maintains small-herd traditions. Owner Alan Aulson draws on years of hands-on experience and participates in national dairy goat associations to follow recommended health screening for each kid. Kids are raised in pasture-based paddocks with daily socialization, fostering calm temperaments and encouraging natural foraging behaviors.

The farm’s historic barn, dating back several generations, offers a quiet setting that complements a focus on classic fainting goat traits, from sturdy legs to easygoing nature. Several offspring have earned ribbon placements at county fairs, reflecting consistency in build and disposition. Rotational grazing and mineral-balanced rations support reproductive health and milk production without relying on intensive inputs. One owner remarked that the kid they brought home integrated easily with their backyard herd. Milk yield typically meets small-scale artisan standards and is often described as sweet and balanced.