Kassie Dwyer

Kassie Dwyer, goat breeder on Maine’s coast near Portland, Maine. She has been raising dairy goats for over seven years and is enrolled in national registry programs, collaborating with a local veterinarian to conduct regular health screenings including CAE and caseous lymphadenitis testing.

Her herd is managed on rotational pasture with adjacent woodlot habitat, where each kid receives daily gentle handling to develop social confidence. The farm’s barn includes spacious pens, comfortable bedding, and automatic watering stations to support natural behaviors and well-being. Dwyer follows a low-stress approach to herd management, introducing young goats to children and other farm animals early on.

Visitors appreciate the goats’ calm temperament and robust health, which reflect balanced forage, supplemental minerals, and scheduled wellness exams. Kassie Dwyer selects foundation does and bucks based on maternal instincts and udder quality, aiming to preserve strong dairy traits and gentle temperaments in each generation.