Maralee Childs

Maralee Childs, Nigerian dwarf goats, Lake Isabella, California, is in Kern County and the southern Sierra Nevada near Bakersfield. She has devoted many years to breeding goats registered with recognized dairy goat associations, and each animal undergoes regular health screenings for parasites, hoof care, and vaccination protocols.

Her herd grazes on mixed grasses and browse across rolling pastures, where kids receive daily handling to foster social temperament. The farm operates with a focus on sustainable land management and natural kidding cycles. Rotational grazing protects native plants and encourages biodiversity on her hilltop pastures. Each breeding doe is evaluated for milking capacity and sound udder structure to support long-term health. Kids stay with their mothers for a minimum of eight weeks before weaning, ensuring strong early bonding and healthy growth.

Many homesteaders in the region appreciate Maralee’s lines for steady milk yields and easy upkeep, noting the calm demeanor and sound conformation of her stock during county fairs.