Class – Beginner Angora Goat Shepherd
Students Will:
- Receive handouts – Topic list, Resource list, Reading list.
- Have time with our animals on our farm. (Bio security measures taken.)
- See demonstration and get one-on-one hands-on instruction and guided practice.
- Covered topics include: Housing & fencing, Feed & nutrition, Regular maintenance and care, and a discussion of veterinary/medical issues associated with this breed.
- Q & A period provided.
Description & important note:
We are not licensed, certified or educated in any specific way with regard to our farm. We have been raising and breeding Angora and Colored Angora Goats for more than two decades in a geographical area not native to this breed, thus we do get regular requests to teach about what we do. We are not liable, we accept no causality nor connection to participants past, present, or future connections or experiences with fiber farming or any aspect of our farm and business.
Participants experiences here will be an exposure to our love of what we do, our own observances of what we feel is important, and a bit of narrative of how we got to where we are.
This class is NOT designed to make a novice, or no-experience person into a farmer or breeder of goats.
Skill & age level needed:
This activity is okay for a wide age range from children through adults. Our suggested age would be 10+ (minors will need an accompanying adult). Participants will need to be able to walk about independently on our grassy pasture/paddock area. Participants will need to have some comfort level with being around animals, and specifically agricultural animals, non-domesticated animals. Participants will be expected and required to follow directions for their own safety and those of the animals.
Class Location, Requirements & Distance Learning:
On Location: Avalon Springs Farm in Mount Airy, MD USA. Classes are taught in-person and hands-on. This class is OUTSIDE, therefore may be subject to alternate inclement-weather dates & times. Facilities include bathroom. Nothing is specifically handicap accessible, but we are happy to try to accommodate. For any special needs, please inquire. We will try.
- Weather & farming appropriate clothing and footwear is suggested.
- Bio-security measures include: handwashing and shoe-sole bath.
- We reserve the right to cease contact with our animals for any reason at any time and is solely our decision.
- Vaccination for COVID 19 is required for this activity. It is for the health and welfare of our animals.
Distance Learning: This is not a distance learning practical activity.
Schedule & Students:
We schedule all classes and activities by appointment. Please use the “Contact Us” button to schedule a date and time.
This is a 1 hour activity.
Traditionally we’ve done small group instruction/tutoring with as few as one person and up to about 10. If you are interested in a group activity, please inquire. Group rates may apply. Home school & 4-H are welcome.
To Sign Up – Go to our CONTACT tab, please let us know, your name, the number of students, any preferences for dates. We will then work with you to schedule your class or activity, and then it is suggested you pay. Payment is due on/before the class or activity date & time. For cancellations, we ask for a 48 hour notice.
