All About Our Goats

Our Goats at Rustic Harvest

We raise our goats right here on our small farm in Langhorne Creek on the Fleurieu Peninsula in South Australia. What started with just a few helpers to manage weeds has grown into something we truly love — raising friendly, healthy goats that thrive on hobby farms and homesteads just like ours.

We breed a small number of Boer goats each year, focusing on temperament, health and suitability for smaller setups. Our goats are handled daily, raised with care and trained from a young age to be confident, curious and easy to manage — whether you’re after pets, breeding stock or animals for meat.

This page is here to help you get to know what we do, how we raise our goats and how to join the waitlist if you're hoping to add some of our kidlings to your place.

Why Goats?

Goats are one of the most rewarding animals to keep on a hobby farm or homestead. Whether you're after friendly pets, natural weed control or a sustainable meat option, goats offer a unique mix of personality and practicality.

• Naturally Social: Goats are herd animals and love company — both human and goat. Their playful, curious nature makes them a joy to have around

• Pet Potential: Our Boers are raised to be calm and friendly, making them ideal for families or anyone wanting animals that are easy to handle

• Productive & Efficient: Goats have higher kidding rates than sheep and often produce twins or triplets. They mature quickly and convert feed efficiently, making them a smart choice for small-scale meat production

• Low Maintenance Grazers: They're excellent for managing scrubby paddocks, reducing weeds and improving land without the need for mowing or spraying

• Versatile & Adaptable: Goats thrive in a variety of climates and setups — from small paddocks to larger acreage — as long as they have shelter, secure fencing and companionship

Whether you're looking for a few friendly animals to brighten up your paddocks or you're planning to breed your own herd, goats are a valuable and enjoyable addition to any lifestyle property.

Why Choose Our Goats?

Our goats are specifically bred and raised with temperament as the top priority. We quickly learned that chasing, coaxing and wrestling uncooperative livestock isn’t fun — for us or the animals — and it’s definitely not safe. So from the start, we chose genetics known for easy upkeep, strong health and naturally calm, playful personalities.

Over time, we’ve developed a hands-on raising approach that helps our goat kids build trust and feel safe around humans and future caregivers. This starts in the first few weeks of life and involves daily handling, quiet interaction and calm exposure to routines. It’s also why we deliberately keep our herd numbers low— to give each kid the attention they need to thrive.

We also allow mums and kids to bond naturally and avoid disrupting that early connection. From there, we continue social training right up until weaning, around 8 weeks of age. By that time, we have confident, independent young goats that are playful, social and well-prepared for life on a new farm.

When Are Goats Available?

Goats are generally ready for pickup from mid to late spring, depending on our kidding dates and the individual needs of each group.

After an 8-week training and bonding period with their mums, the young goats (we call them “kidlings”) are gently weaned and moved into their own paddock. This process, called weaning, is important for helping them become confident and independent. It also reduces stress on the mothers and helps the young goats transition smoothly to their new homes and routines.

We only make goats available after this point to ensure they’re physically and emotionally ready for the next step. You'll be taking home a playful, social and resilient kidling that’s been well-prepared for farm life.

If you're interested in purchasing a buck (intact male), you must pre-order before the weaning stage. This is important because any male kids not pre-ordered as bucks will be castrated (wethered) at weaning. We do this to ensure their wellbeing and to maintain a calm, manageable herd.

If you’re even considering a buck for breeding, make sure to join the [Rustic Goat Insider] list and reach out early to avoid missing the cut-off.