This page has lots of info: goats we raise, pricing, other animals and fun photos.
Our goats~about Mini Silky Fainting goats:
I fell in love with this breed because of their unusually striking appearance. Mini SIlky's resemble Silky Terriers with long flowing coats and often long bushy bangs. Mini Silky Fainters were developed from breeding a long haired Mytonic Fainting goat to a long haired Nigerian. They are small, gentle, calm animals. Once I discovered them, I just had to have some. Not all Mini Silky's faint. Both parents must carry the fainting gene for their offspring to faint. We have a buck who doesn't faint but who was bred to an extreme fainting doe and their kid is an extreme fainter. Extreme fainter's faint often and easily. And when they faint, it is more of a freezing up of the muscles and inability to move for a few seconds, than actually fainting. They do not lose consciousness. But this genetic trait is desirable to farmers who do not want their goats to escape. Most Fainter's cannot climb, as this causes the fainting, so they are very easy to contain. They will not jump on cars, which is a strong selling point.
At this time we have a nice herd, built over time, with lots of color and lovely coats and confirmation. We are continually improving our herd, adding the best genetics and show lines from all over the Midwest and as far as Pennsylvania and Tennessee. We are building our breeding stock for our own enjoyment and to offer our customers wonderful Mini SIlky's. either for pets or for showing. It is a ton of hard work and dedication trying to improve on our herd, our genetics and the quality of our goats. These goats are a newer breed and the very dedicated breeders have invested lots of energy in carrying out the goals that were first set in place. Please do your research on this breed. There is a lot of info on the M.S.F.G.A website on the breed standards and photos of past champions.
If you are wanting to start a goat herd or your own, it's best to start out with a doe or two, and a wether. Wethers are castrated males who retain their kid personalities after they are castrated. They make great companions for other goats, kids, or bucks who need to be kept separate from the rest of the herd. They are also less expensive since they are not used for breeding purposes. Keeping a buck is a not to be taken lightly, and not necessary for getting kids of your own. There are many breeders who will "stud out" their bucks for a small fee and you just bring your doe to the buck and either leave her for a few days or have her bred that day if you are certain they are in heat. That way you get baby goats without having to house an adult, smelly buck in his own separate pen. Bucks can also become aggressive around breeding season, even trying to breed with humans, or other wethers. They don't discriminate! No goats should ever be kept alone. Goats are herd animals and depend on other goats for companionship and quality of life.
We are pursuing "Miniature excellence," by very selective purchasing and breeding. We only want the best of the best in our goat herds. All of our goats are selected carefully for small size, the best of breed standards and sweet, people-friendly personalities. They are vaccinated and wormed (when needed) and fed good quality hay, pasture grass and minerals. We do not feed grain except for pregnant or nursing mothers, babies, or sick or weak/old individuals. We pride ourselves on treating all of our animals like family. They are handled, sometimes bottle fed (if needed), and socialized daily from birth. We have even had a few stay in our house when they needed to, and one kid was born in our laundry room during the coldest week of the year! We truly love our goats like family. We spend lots of time with them daily and they are very affectionate creatures.
*To learn more about goats in general, go to www.Fiascofarm.com/goats/. This is an amazing website filled with information about raising goats. To learn more about Mini Silky's, go to: Mini Silky Fainting Goat Association. Please do your homework and research keeping livestock before inquiring about purchasing a goat or other animal from us.
Our Chickens~
My love for chickens started many years ago and never really went away. We tried keeping chickens while living in the suburbs, but always seemed to upset a neighbor and had to re-home them. So when we finally moved to a farm, I couldn't wait to get my first baby chicks and start my dream flock! My goal for my first flock was really for egg color, looks, and heritage breeds. So I began with the breeds that would give me a colorful egg basket. My current flock consists of 50+ birds: (But this varies, due to selling birds, hatching eggs, loss to predators, etc...)
Standard Cochins, large English Orpingtons; (Jubilee, Mottled, Isabel, Chocolate and Chocolate Cuckoo,) Marans, Cream Legbars and Silkies. I slowly have become more and more infatuated with rare and heritage breed Orpingtons and Standard Cochins. Cochins are large fluffy chickens who are very docile and excellent mothers. They do not lay every day, but they are wonderful to watch and with feathered legs and round bodies that are irresistible! They look like stuffed animals rather than chickens. There are also Bantam size Cochins that are equally adorable. They come in a variety of colors, mottled, splash and solids. English Orpingtons originate in England and come in a variety of gorgeous and unique colors and patterns. They are a large, fluffy, docile breed. They are decent layers of brown eggs and some can be quite broody. I recently acquired some very rare Isabel Orpingtons, Jubilees, Chocolate and Chocolate Cuckoo Orpingtons. I am madly in love with this breed and will be breeding my own next season.
Silkies are unlike any other chicken breed. They have soft fluffy downy feathers which makes them less hardy than other breeds and they cannot fly. Therefore, they need extra protection from dogs and other predators and from cold weather. They do go broody often and are excellent mothers. Silkies are thought to have originated in India although many argue that they could have come from China or Japan. They lay about 150 small tinted or cream eggs a year and even the roosters are calm and usually quite sweet.
*Hatchery chicks can be purchased in the Spring at most Tractor Supply and feed stores. They can also be found locally by reading the classifieds or looking on Craigslist. I sometimes special order certain breeds through www.mypetchicken.com, www.idealpoultry.com, or www.greenfirefarms.com. You can order as few as 3-7 chicks and get the specific breed you want, even heritage breeds. There are wonderful books on raising/keeping chickens available at Tractor Supply Company. Chickens are relatively easy to keep and give back by providing fresh eggs and meat if desired. I often have chicks for sale in the spring, so please contact me if you are looking for: Cochins, Frizzle, or other rare breeds. (depending on my tastes at the time)
Our goats~about Mini Silky Fainting goats:
I fell in love with this breed because of their unusually striking appearance. Mini SIlky's resemble Silky Terriers with long flowing coats and often long bushy bangs. Mini Silky Fainters were developed from breeding a long haired Mytonic Fainting goat to a long haired Nigerian. They are small, gentle, calm animals. Once I discovered them, I just had to have some. Not all Mini Silky's faint. Both parents must carry the fainting gene for their offspring to faint. We have a buck who doesn't faint but who was bred to an extreme fainting doe and their kid is an extreme fainter. Extreme fainter's faint often and easily. And when they faint, it is more of a freezing up of the muscles and inability to move for a few seconds, than actually fainting. They do not lose consciousness. But this genetic trait is desirable to farmers who do not want their goats to escape. Most Fainter's cannot climb, as this causes the fainting, so they are very easy to contain. They will not jump on cars, which is a strong selling point.
At this time we have a nice herd, built over time, with lots of color and lovely coats and confirmation. We are continually improving our herd, adding the best genetics and show lines from all over the Midwest and as far as Pennsylvania and Tennessee. We are building our breeding stock for our own enjoyment and to offer our customers wonderful Mini SIlky's. either for pets or for showing. It is a ton of hard work and dedication trying to improve on our herd, our genetics and the quality of our goats. These goats are a newer breed and the very dedicated breeders have invested lots of energy in carrying out the goals that were first set in place. Please do your research on this breed. There is a lot of info on the M.S.F.G.A website on the breed standards and photos of past champions.
If you are wanting to start a goat herd or your own, it's best to start out with a doe or two, and a wether. Wethers are castrated males who retain their kid personalities after they are castrated. They make great companions for other goats, kids, or bucks who need to be kept separate from the rest of the herd. They are also less expensive since they are not used for breeding purposes. Keeping a buck is a not to be taken lightly, and not necessary for getting kids of your own. There are many breeders who will "stud out" their bucks for a small fee and you just bring your doe to the buck and either leave her for a few days or have her bred that day if you are certain they are in heat. That way you get baby goats without having to house an adult, smelly buck in his own separate pen. Bucks can also become aggressive around breeding season, even trying to breed with humans, or other wethers. They don't discriminate! No goats should ever be kept alone. Goats are herd animals and depend on other goats for companionship and quality of life.
We are pursuing "Miniature excellence," by very selective purchasing and breeding. We only want the best of the best in our goat herds. All of our goats are selected carefully for small size, the best of breed standards and sweet, people-friendly personalities. They are vaccinated and wormed (when needed) and fed good quality hay, pasture grass and minerals. We do not feed grain except for pregnant or nursing mothers, babies, or sick or weak/old individuals. We pride ourselves on treating all of our animals like family. They are handled, sometimes bottle fed (if needed), and socialized daily from birth. We have even had a few stay in our house when they needed to, and one kid was born in our laundry room during the coldest week of the year! We truly love our goats like family. We spend lots of time with them daily and they are very affectionate creatures.
*To learn more about goats in general, go to www.Fiascofarm.com/goats/. This is an amazing website filled with information about raising goats. To learn more about Mini Silky's, go to: Mini Silky Fainting Goat Association. Please do your homework and research keeping livestock before inquiring about purchasing a goat or other animal from us.
Our Chickens~
My love for chickens started many years ago and never really went away. We tried keeping chickens while living in the suburbs, but always seemed to upset a neighbor and had to re-home them. So when we finally moved to a farm, I couldn't wait to get my first baby chicks and start my dream flock! My goal for my first flock was really for egg color, looks, and heritage breeds. So I began with the breeds that would give me a colorful egg basket. My current flock consists of 50+ birds: (But this varies, due to selling birds, hatching eggs, loss to predators, etc...)
Standard Cochins, large English Orpingtons; (Jubilee, Mottled, Isabel, Chocolate and Chocolate Cuckoo,) Marans, Cream Legbars and Silkies. I slowly have become more and more infatuated with rare and heritage breed Orpingtons and Standard Cochins. Cochins are large fluffy chickens who are very docile and excellent mothers. They do not lay every day, but they are wonderful to watch and with feathered legs and round bodies that are irresistible! They look like stuffed animals rather than chickens. There are also Bantam size Cochins that are equally adorable. They come in a variety of colors, mottled, splash and solids. English Orpingtons originate in England and come in a variety of gorgeous and unique colors and patterns. They are a large, fluffy, docile breed. They are decent layers of brown eggs and some can be quite broody. I recently acquired some very rare Isabel Orpingtons, Jubilees, Chocolate and Chocolate Cuckoo Orpingtons. I am madly in love with this breed and will be breeding my own next season.
Silkies are unlike any other chicken breed. They have soft fluffy downy feathers which makes them less hardy than other breeds and they cannot fly. Therefore, they need extra protection from dogs and other predators and from cold weather. They do go broody often and are excellent mothers. Silkies are thought to have originated in India although many argue that they could have come from China or Japan. They lay about 150 small tinted or cream eggs a year and even the roosters are calm and usually quite sweet.
*Hatchery chicks can be purchased in the Spring at most Tractor Supply and feed stores. They can also be found locally by reading the classifieds or looking on Craigslist. I sometimes special order certain breeds through www.mypetchicken.com, www.idealpoultry.com, or www.greenfirefarms.com. You can order as few as 3-7 chicks and get the specific breed you want, even heritage breeds. There are wonderful books on raising/keeping chickens available at Tractor Supply Company. Chickens are relatively easy to keep and give back by providing fresh eggs and meat if desired. I often have chicks for sale in the spring, so please contact me if you are looking for: Cochins, Frizzle, or other rare breeds. (depending on my tastes at the time)
Photos of some of our beautiful goats
Peace. Love. Goats.
Some photos of our beautiful critters who we share our lives with: We are also on Instagram: MYDAISYHILL lots more great photos.
A passion for all creatures, wild and domestic!
Raising and caring for animals has always been my passion. I have been taking in injured baby animals and rehabilitating them for as long as I can remember. My first wild bird rehabilitation was when I was in 6th grade. I have taken in baby/adult squirrels, baby opossums, baby raccoons, mice, birds, etc..who have been misplaced or injured and needed to be cared for . I have rescued and released many other wild creatures, including bats. Bats are misunderstood by most and are very important to our ecosystem. But my love for domestic animals is equally as strong. I have rescued and successfully adopted out many cats, dogs and other small pets over the years. All of our cats, and dogs are spayed or neutered immediately. I am a strong believer in doing our part by not adding to the overpopulation of millions of unwanted dogs and cats. I am a certified veterinary assistant and we vaccinate, worm, assist with farm births, and do all of the minor medical and general health care for all of our animals ourselves. We trim hooves, groom, bathe, give meds, and bottle feed around the clock any animal when necessary. We also have a couple of great vets who we use for major medical or other issues.
If you happen to find a baby wild animal and think that it has been abandoned, it probably has not been. It's mother is probably out hunting to feed her kids. It is always best to leave wildlife in the wild. But in some circumstances, when the mother is killed or the baby is left and is obviously injured or ill, it may be necessary to intervene. Another misunderstanding is that if you touch a baby bird, or other baby animal, it's mother will not accept it, and that is not true of birds, or rodents. It is a good idea to just wear gloves and place it back in the nest if you can locate it. Please contact me if you need assistance and cannot find a vet or wildlife rehabilitator to take it. Never feed a wild baby animal without consulting a veterinarian first. Certain foods can kill wild animals, especially babies. For instance, never feed a baby raccoon cow's milk, honey or raw eggs as these foods can kill them. Also, cat food is NOT good for raccoons, only natural puppy food, like Blue Buffalo or similar are safe. They need milk replacer for kittens called KMR. Nursing babies will usually take milk replacer or goat milk, which is sold at most pet stores and at the grocery store (goat milk). But always check first. Babies also need to be kept warm, so a warm water bottle placed under a thick towel or blanket is helpful and/or a heat lamp placed over the baby at a safe but warm distance. Always take precautions not to get bitten, or to touch the feces or your face after handling a wild baby. They do carry parasites and some carry Rabies. Wash your hands immediately after handling any wildlife and wash often! Do not let domestic animals near wild ones, as they can transfer the parasites to domestic pets which can be deadly. I cannot stress enough though to always first try to leave the baby where you found it, or place it back in the area where it's mother will come back. It may take a couple of days, but it's best to leave it and let it be reunited with the mother. Only intervene if absolutely necessary. The goal should always be to eventually release it back to the wild. Wild animals do not make good pets and most are illegal to keep without a license. They also carry very dangerous parasites that can infect humans and be deadly.
I can also help with baby domestic animals that have lost a mother, or have been refused by the mother and need to be bottle fed. Feel free to text or call and I will do my best to help if possible.
A note about turtles:
In early summer many turtles cross roads to go lay their eggs. Please stop if you see a turtle in the road and help it across by putting on the other side, always in the direction it was going. You do not need to place it in water, just help it get to where it was headed. But do not attempt to pick up a Snapping Turtle, they can reach around and bite. Many turtles are killed this time of year by cars and it is so sad. Also wash hands after handling turtles because they do carry Salmonella.
If you happen to find a baby wild animal and think that it has been abandoned, it probably has not been. It's mother is probably out hunting to feed her kids. It is always best to leave wildlife in the wild. But in some circumstances, when the mother is killed or the baby is left and is obviously injured or ill, it may be necessary to intervene. Another misunderstanding is that if you touch a baby bird, or other baby animal, it's mother will not accept it, and that is not true of birds, or rodents. It is a good idea to just wear gloves and place it back in the nest if you can locate it. Please contact me if you need assistance and cannot find a vet or wildlife rehabilitator to take it. Never feed a wild baby animal without consulting a veterinarian first. Certain foods can kill wild animals, especially babies. For instance, never feed a baby raccoon cow's milk, honey or raw eggs as these foods can kill them. Also, cat food is NOT good for raccoons, only natural puppy food, like Blue Buffalo or similar are safe. They need milk replacer for kittens called KMR. Nursing babies will usually take milk replacer or goat milk, which is sold at most pet stores and at the grocery store (goat milk). But always check first. Babies also need to be kept warm, so a warm water bottle placed under a thick towel or blanket is helpful and/or a heat lamp placed over the baby at a safe but warm distance. Always take precautions not to get bitten, or to touch the feces or your face after handling a wild baby. They do carry parasites and some carry Rabies. Wash your hands immediately after handling any wildlife and wash often! Do not let domestic animals near wild ones, as they can transfer the parasites to domestic pets which can be deadly. I cannot stress enough though to always first try to leave the baby where you found it, or place it back in the area where it's mother will come back. It may take a couple of days, but it's best to leave it and let it be reunited with the mother. Only intervene if absolutely necessary. The goal should always be to eventually release it back to the wild. Wild animals do not make good pets and most are illegal to keep without a license. They also carry very dangerous parasites that can infect humans and be deadly.
I can also help with baby domestic animals that have lost a mother, or have been refused by the mother and need to be bottle fed. Feel free to text or call and I will do my best to help if possible.
A note about turtles:
In early summer many turtles cross roads to go lay their eggs. Please stop if you see a turtle in the road and help it across by putting on the other side, always in the direction it was going. You do not need to place it in water, just help it get to where it was headed. But do not attempt to pick up a Snapping Turtle, they can reach around and bite. Many turtles are killed this time of year by cars and it is so sad. Also wash hands after handling turtles because they do carry Salmonella.
Lineage of our Mini Silky Fainting goat does and bucks:
The Does~
~Mulberry Meadow's Miss Sable: Dam Flying J Pandora's Box MMS Sire Mulberry Meadow's Orion
~DHF Fainter's Miss Scarlett: Dam Mulberry Meadow's Miss Sable Sire Flying J Deacon
~DHF Fainter's Miss Serena: Dam Mulberry Meadow's Miss Sable Sire Flying J Deacon
~DHF Fainter's Miss Stormy: Dam Mulberry Meadow's Miss Sable Sire In The Loop's Domino Joe
~Rdreamfarm's Chamomile: Dam Mulberry Meadow's Blossom Sire Mulberry Meadow's Elvyn Magic
~LOL Gypsy: Dam Randolph's Jasmine Sire Randolph's Imadoozie
~DHF Fainter's Gloria: Dam LOL Gypsy Sire Flying J Deacon
~DHF Fainter's Gladys: Dam LOL Gypsy Sire Flying J Deacon
~DHFFainters Fern: Dam Rdreamfarm's Chamomile Sire Flying J Deacon
~Randolph's Lullabye: Dam Bells Goats Caroline Sire MCH Randolph's Hemmingway
~Rdreamfarm's Apple Blossom: Dam Rdreamfarm's Magnolia Sire In The Loops Chad
~Happily Ever After Farm Blaire: Dam ROBO Rockstar Roberta Sire Daisy's Daily Delight's Bumper
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The Bucks~
~Flying J Deacon: Dam MCH Flying J Siren Sire MCH Flying J Bravo
~Happy Hooves Briggs: Dam Happy Hooves Blueberry Muffin Sire Mulberry Meadow's Nero
~In The Loop's Chad (Cash): Dam MCH In The Loops Vanilla Lace Sire MCH In The Loops Cornelius
*To reserve a baby goat or purchase an adult goat, contact me through or email or messenger on FB. Be sure to state what you are looking for. I do have a wait list for baby goats which fills up quickly. We breed our goats in October for Spring kids.
Pricing on registered goats:
Doelings: $700 to $1200 (as coats develop, prices can go up.)
Bucklings: $600 and up
Wethers: (castrated males) $200
We do not accept deposits until the kids are born and thriving. At that time we go down the wait list in order and let our customers choose their babies.
~per my veterinarian, castration is now done at 4 months of age. Buyer will need to have it done if the baby leaves before 4 months, it is healthier and safer for the kids. The registration will read: wether, per a castration contract. Dis-budding done by our vet if requested.
Do your homework! Goats are addicting! I will not sell one goat to anyone who does not already have another goat. Goats are herd animals and require the company of other goats. I will not sell to anyone who lives in a city where farm animals are not allowed. Please have proper shelter, fencing and the means to care for goats. They are a commitment just like a dog. They can live for up to 15-20 years. We do not ship, deliver, or meet, unless pre-arranged. You must come to pick up the goat. Our goats are not meat goats, they are for show, 4-H, breeding, or pets. We reserve the right to not sell an animal to anyone for any reason.
A $200.00 deposit is required within a week of choosing your goat to "hold" a baby. It is non-refundable if you change your mind or do not pick up the baby. Babies are sold when they are weaned, usually around 8 to 10 weeks. If you want a bottle baby, I can do that if there are multiples. All of our babies will be vaccinated, wormed, and disbudded (if desired) before leaving our farm. You will also be given or mailed paperwork for registration with the M.S.F.G.A. All of our goats are handled often. We take great pride in giving all of our animals the best possible care. But, unforeseen issues can arise after they leave our farm. Stress from being separated from their herd, traveling, and exposure to a new pasture and barn can cause health issues including a parasite overload or other problems. Parasites are a normal occurrence in farm animals and although we do our best to prevent this issue, goats can get worms or lice/mites, etc... However, these things are treatable and need to be dealt with as soon as it is present. Please be prepared to keep your baby healthy and use preventative care. Price does not include a health certificate from a vet, if one is requested that will be at the expense of the buyer. Discounts given if buying multiples. Final payment in cash only at pick up.
Our goats are our passion and we only want the best homes for them. We are very selective about where they go. We do love to see photos of our babies as they develop. Please share pictures with us of your Mini Silky's as adults.
Our herd was tested April 2019 and is clean. Negative for CAEV/OPPV, CL and Johne's.
Please note: We no longer offer stud services due to the risk of parasite/disease transmissions.
Contact info:
Amy Young at Daisy Hill Farm
Clarkston, MI 48348
email-mydaisyhill@gmail.com
or on Facebook under Daisy Hill Farm
We are located in Northern Oakland County, just off of M-15 and I-75.
Farm visits only by appointment for purchasing an animal. We are very busy raising a family and working. This is our home therefore it is hard to let people just visit unannounced. Please call me to set up a visit if you would like to learn about farm life. We do not allow anyone in the goat barn for baby goat health precautions and safety. Thank you for understanding.
Where did the name come from?
People often ask me if our farm came with it's name since it is an 1800's dairy farm. But it did not. When my husband Roger and I first started to entertain the idea of moving to the country we would spend weekends taking long drives to what seemed to be the middle of nowhere. But I loved every minute of it. I loved escaping suburbia and everyday life. I loved the long, tree lined dirt roads that seemed to go on forever. I loved the fragrance in the air of wheat fields and horse farms. I loved the quiet and sense of solitude it brought just passing through. We did those drives often for many years. But we had very young children then and the thought of living way out in the middle of nowhere seemed very daunting at the time. But one day, on one of those peaceful drives we came upon a very old, very dignified, centennial farm house. It was a bit worn and weathered but still had so much charm and character as if it could speak for itself. I loved it. The sight of it made my heart skip beats and I felt longing in my chest just looking at it. There was an old, beat up sign dangling on a post out front and it read, Daisy Hill Farm. And from that day forward, I knew in my heart that I would one day own one too, my very own "Daisy Hill Farm." I didn't know at the time that I would name it that, but that was what started it all. That was the dream. I don't even remember if there were daisy's in the yard, I hadn't noticed. I was too smitten by the farm itself. So that's how we got our farm name. It may not be original, but it has a special meaning for us.
People often ask me if our farm came with it's name since it is an 1800's dairy farm. But it did not. When my husband Roger and I first started to entertain the idea of moving to the country we would spend weekends taking long drives to what seemed to be the middle of nowhere. But I loved every minute of it. I loved escaping suburbia and everyday life. I loved the long, tree lined dirt roads that seemed to go on forever. I loved the fragrance in the air of wheat fields and horse farms. I loved the quiet and sense of solitude it brought just passing through. We did those drives often for many years. But we had very young children then and the thought of living way out in the middle of nowhere seemed very daunting at the time. But one day, on one of those peaceful drives we came upon a very old, very dignified, centennial farm house. It was a bit worn and weathered but still had so much charm and character as if it could speak for itself. I loved it. The sight of it made my heart skip beats and I felt longing in my chest just looking at it. There was an old, beat up sign dangling on a post out front and it read, Daisy Hill Farm. And from that day forward, I knew in my heart that I would one day own one too, my very own "Daisy Hill Farm." I didn't know at the time that I would name it that, but that was what started it all. That was the dream. I don't even remember if there were daisy's in the yard, I hadn't noticed. I was too smitten by the farm itself. So that's how we got our farm name. It may not be original, but it has a special meaning for us.
~More fun photos from around the farm~
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