La Chevre D'Or Family Farm

La Chevre D’Or Family Farm raises fainting (myotonic) goats in Rocky Ridge, MD, in Frederick County near Hagerstown. Gretchen, David, Cheyenne, Tristan and Tyrone are committed to responsible breeding and participate in recognized registry programs to ensure herd health and breed integrity.

The family’s approach emphasizes daily pasture rotation, balanced nutrition and gentle handling to support social, well-adjusted goats. Young stock are raised alongside the family’s children, fostering early socialization and trust. They maintain detailed health records and arrange routine veterinary exams to monitor vaccinations and parasite control.

Their farmstead setting includes covered shelters, wide paddocks and mineral grit stations with constant access to fresh water. Careful selection over generations has produced goats noted for calm temperaments, sturdy builds and consistent kid crop yields. Reviewers appreciate the transparency of their breeding practices and the steady support the team offers to new owners.