Sheila Dougal

Sheila Dougal, goat breeder in the Sonoran Desert near Phoenix, Arizona, has raised dairy goats for more than a decade in this arid region. Sheila follows American Dairy Goat Association standards and completes routine health screening on every animal, including fecal exams and regular hoof trims. Kids receive colostrum within the first hours and are bottle fed until weaning at eight weeks, while adult does graze open pastures bordered by secure fencing.

Daily handling and gentle introductions help build trusting interactions, and kidding takes place in sheltered pens to ensure warmth and ease for newborns. Many offspring have gone on to place at county fairs, and visitors often remark on the herd’s calm temperament during scheduled tours. The farm features insulated shelters, natural browse, and fresh water year-round, and breeding goals prioritize milk quality and balanced dispositions in every generation.