Eagleburra Pygmy Goat Stud is located in Boyup Brook in the southwest region of Western Australia registered with the Australian Miniature Goat Association and the NPGAA.
ABOUT PYGMY GOATS
Pygmy Goats are a miniature breed with a cobby, compact, muscular build, loved by their families for their friendly, playful and affectionate natures.
The Pygmy Goat breed originally derived from the West African Dwarf, a group of miniature dual purpose goat breeds of West and Central Africa developed in the United States to become the Pygmy Goat and Nigerian Dwarf breeds.
These African goats were originally imported to Europe in the 1800’s and the USA in the mid-20th century for zoos and research programs and later as companion animals, the Pygmy Goat became an established breed in the USA in 1975.
PYGMY GOATS IN AUSTRALIA
There are Pygmy Goats in other parts of the world, but due to Australian Quarantine restrictions we only have access to American Pygmy Goat genetics which were first imported into Australia in 2012.
With only a tiny population of Full Blood (100%) Pygmy Goats with unique genetics available in Australia, breeders are involved in a genetic recovery or development program combining imported genetics with genes from suitable foundation miniature goats to develop the Australian version of the US type Pygmy Goat.
We are excited to be part of the future development of this unique and adorable breed.
ABOUT US
Our small family farm Eagleburra, was established in 2009 when we moved our two and four legged family from the Perth hills to the small country town of Boyup Brook in the beautiful southwest region of WA.
Named for the majestic Wedge-Tailed Eagles and iconic Kookaburras that call our farm home, the nearly 45 acres of Eagleburra are also home to our horses, Border Collies, sheep and menagerie of other animals. It was always our dream to establish a small stud for a unique animal breed, but life had other plans until finally in 2023 we were able to start making the dream become reality.
Having fallen in love with the US type Pygmy Goat breed years before they were available here in Australia, founding Eagleburra Stud with this adorable breed was an easy decision.
Our first Pygmy Goats joined our family in January 2024, followed shortly by four additional does and our first Purebred Buck, Plumbago Presley a few months later. Our foundation herd will be complete in October 2024 with the arrival of some new additions to our herd.
Our vision is to produce healthy, happy Pygmy Goats of the correct American type with excellent temperaments and personality to ensure they make outstanding pets. The colours in our herd for the next few years at least will reflect their Australian Mini Goat heritage, while we focus on developing the correct Pygmy type conformation and characteristics.
Michelle achieved her NPGAA Judges Licence Accreditation in June 2024 after training under US Judge trainer and Lifetime NPGA Judges Carol Hepner and Kelly Culp.
We are excited to join other dedicated and passionate breeders nationwide in the development of this amazing breed here in Australia.
Proud member of the Miniature Goats Australia Association and the NPGAA.
Eagleburra is also home to Michelle’s unique pet photography studio, Three Red Ponies.
Read more about our Pygmy Goats, horses, sheep, border collies and farm life at Eagleburra since 2009 on our blog.