Melissa Hughes

Melissa Hughes is a goat breeder in Florida, Central Florida near Orlando. She has been breeding and registering goats for more than ten years, maintaining membership in the American Dairy Goat Association and following recommended health-testing protocols and biosecurity measures. Her small herd of about thirty adults lives on pasture with rotational grazing, and every goat undergoes regular veterinary checkups and hoof-trimming on site. Kids are born in a climate-controlled barn, and all areas are cleaned regularly to reduce illness.

Hughes prioritizes early socialization by handling kids daily and offering access to shaded loafing sheds and fresh spring water. Nutritional planning includes mineral blocks and grain mixes balanced for lactation and growth. She retains breeding stock that demonstrates calm temperaments, making her animals a good fit for homesteaders and small-scale dairies. Clients often mention clear communication about kidding schedules and feeding plans.