Shady Lane Farm - SLF

Shady Lane Farm - SLF goats in southern Indiana near Bloomington. Raina Blaylock has raised dairy and fiber goats for more than a decade and follows guidelines from regional goat breeder associations, including regular health checks and parasite management. Kids are born in a clean, draft-free barn and enjoy daily handling from an early age to encourage trusting temperaments. The farm’s family-run roots date back several generations, and Raina attends local workshops to stay current on humane care and nutrition practices.

Adults graze on rotational pastures with shelter in open-front barns and receive mineral supplements tailored to each stage of life. The operation emphasizes calm interactions and group socialization, helping goats adapt to both herd life and close human contact. Such steady care has led local homesteaders to note the herd’s healthy profiles and gentle natures.

Breeding selections focus on structural soundness and mothering ability to promote resilience across diverse climates.