A black and white goat standing in the snow, with a light brown goat behind it, near a wooden building with a snow-covered roof, in a winter wooded area.

A goat with light brown fur and curved horns peeking over a wooden stall door with a metal latch, inside a barn with wooden ceiling panels.

Close-up of a baby goat with white fur and black markings, being held. hay and a brick wall in the background.

Our Goats: Premium Meat Production & Hardiness

At Alton Hills Gardens, we specialize in raising high-quality meat goats designed to thrive in natural pasture environments. Moving forward, our breeding program is focusing exclusively on Purebred Boer goats and Kiko-Boer crossbreds (Kiko-Boer mixes). By combining the unmatched muscling of the Boer with the legendary low-maintenance resilience of the Kiko, we provide the ultimate meat goats for homesteaders and commercial producers alike.

We do regular testing for CAE, and we are currently a negative CAE and Johne's disease flock.

What Sets Our Herd Apart?

We raise our goats by hand. They love to interact with humans and are completely unafraid. Unlike many breeders who raise their herds solely on hay and grain in flat fields, our goats live and grow up in the brush. They learn early on what to browse, making them the perfect, self-sufficient addition to your homestead or farm.

Our Breeding Focus

Purebred Boer Goats

The Boer goat is the gold standard of the meat industry, known worldwide for its exceptional rate of gain, deep muscling, and docile temperament. Our purebred Boers are selected to bring top-tier meat conformation and excellent growth rates to our breeding program.

Kiko-Boer Crosses (The Ultimate Commercial Meat Goat)

By crossing Kiko and Boer genetics, we get the absolute best of both worlds—a phenomenon known as hybrid vigor.
- The Boer Benefit: Adds superior heavy muscling, rapid weight gain, and a calm, manageable disposition.
- The Kiko Benefit: Supplies world-renowned parasite resistance (dramatically reducing the need for chemical dewormers), exceptional hoof health, and rugged hardiness in harsh winter climates.
- Low-Input Efficiency: These crossbreds kid easily in the pasture without human assistance, boast incredible mothering instincts, and pack on heavy muscle using forage and brush alone.