Breeders of Nigerian Dwarf Dairy Goats
Queen Anne's County, Maryland - U.S.A.
Est. 2001
Welcome to our Farm’s Website.
We are Chris and Danielle Bove and we'd like to
thank you for stopping by and paying our farm a "virtual visit."
We’ve assembled a wealth of information about us,
our farm, as well as the animals we raise, breed and care for.
Additionally, we've included a bounty of photos so
you too can share in our farm life and times.
From our wonderful animals, to our impeccably grown
produce, to our Exclusive Grillin’ Spice, we’re sure you’ll enjoy your visit.
In 2006 we became an Authorized Dealer for the
Udderly EZ Milker™ and have been promoted to Authorized Distributor effective
February 2007, thanks to our high sales volume and customer satisfaction. We
ship WORLDWIDE and are proud to offer this product line at attractive prices.
In 2008, we also began offering banding equipment from our Stone line of
quality products. In 2010 we will begin offering Tattooing Equipment and
Supplies!
Please contact us if you have any questions or
comments, or if you wish to inquire about purchasing any of our livestock, our Exclusive
Avolino Farm Grillin’ Spice, the Udderly EZ Milker™ or other products offered
on this site.
We have the largest breeding herd of 100% Health
Tested, High Quality Dual Registered Nigerian Dwarf Dairy Goats in Maryland, on
the Delmarva Peninsula and in the Mid-Atlantic Region and we almost always have
Nigerian Dwarf Goat kids for sale. We have been raising miniature goats for 9
years; Nigerian Dwarf Dairy Goats exclusively for 5 years.
Our Nigerian Dwarf Dairy Goat herd’s foundation
stock comes from some of the highest quality bloodlines available. We've had
one resident National Champion (NDGA) and one resident National Reserve Grand
Champion (AGS) and about one quarter of our herd is a product of a Grand
Champion Sire and/or Dam. To date, five of our Senior Does have earned their *D
(AGS Milk Star) designation for milk test performance. And, nine of our bucks
and 16 of our does' dams currently have earned their *D (AGS Milk Star) for
milk test performance. We have yet to participate in official DHI milk test,
but we do milk our does and keep unofficial records. While our work schedules, family commitments, and unpredictable
life events have not allowed us to show over the last couple of years, we
returned to the show ring in May & June 2010 and hope to pursue future show
opportunities as time and our schedule permits.
All our breeding decisions are made thoughtfully
and reflect the considerable amount of time we have invested in researching the
genetics of the Nigerian Dwarf herd book. We routinely consult with other
well-respected breeders, both past and present, to explore breeding
opportunities-- studying and discussing which genetics produce promising line
breeds and out crosses. We host visitors interested in learning more about goat
keeping, about the Nigerian Dwarf breed, and about our herd each Saturday and
Sunday in Spring, Summer, and Autumn. Feel free to email us to set an
appointment for a farm visit. During the warmer weather months, our calendar fills
up fast, so we request a week or two notice so that we can schedule and
accommodate your visit.
Avolino Farm was honored to be asked by the
University of Maryland’s Cooperative Extension Service to allow a photo of our
doe, Flat Rocks Emma, to be included in their quarterly small ruminant
newsletter "Wild & Wooly" as an exemplar of a Nigerian Dwarf
Dairy Goat for their spotlight article on the breed.
To read "Wild & Wooly" Volume 6,
Issue 2 Summer 2007, click the link below.
http://www.sheepandgoat.com/news/summer2007.html
We are members of:
American Goat Society (AGS)
American Dairy Goat Association (ADGA)
Maryland Farm Bureau
Avolino Farm was pleased to offer an Udderly EZ
Milker™ Package to the Miniature Dairy Goat Registry as a donation for their
Spring 2007 Auction and Fundraiser.
(Click on our Farm Logo to Learn More About Avolino
Farm)
Avolino Farm
Chris and Danielle Bove
6302 Sudlersville Road
Sudlersville, Maryland 21668
(410) 438-3137
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