R&D Acres - RAD

R&D Acres - RAD, Spanish goats, central Illinois, IL, near Springfield. It has been breeding Spanish goats for over a decade, maintaining Dairy Goat Breeder Association membership and following routine health screening protocols. Each animal lives in a pasture-based herd with shelter designed for climate comfort and access to fresh grass and mineral supplements.

Young goats begin socialization early, spending time with handlers to support calm temperaments and preparing them for new homes. R&D Acres - RAD has a background rooted in historic Illinois farm traditions, and its goats have earned recognition at regional livestock shows. David Wiggins visits each pasture daily, keeping records on breeding outcomes and adapting care plans as animals mature. Its goats are prized among local homesteaders for their hardiness, parasite resilience, and lean meat quality. All breeding stock undergoes genetic screening for sound structure and resilience to common pasture-borne parasites.