welcome to northland kikos
Located in west-central Wisconsin, we raise a small herd of registered purebred and percentage Kiko goats.
The health of our herd is a top priority. We test annually for CAE and Johne's disease, and our herd has consistently tested negative. Any new goats brought to the farm are quarantined and tested before being introduced to the rest of the herd. All testing is performed through Delta Livestock Diagnostics.
Our Kiko goat journey began in 2017 with the purchase of three purebred Kiko does at the Oklahoma Hills Invitational Sale in Tulsa, Oklahoma. On the drive home, shortly before midnight, we made a stop in Eudora, Kansas at Slavens Family Farm to pick up our first purebred Kiko buck, SLA Outlaw Josey Wales.
That trip marked the beginning of what has become a rewarding adventure in raising quality Kiko goats. Since then, we have remained committed to building a healthy, productive herd while continuously improving our breeding program.
Welcome to Northland Kikos
NLK Dressed in Black
NLK Hemi XX's Remington
NLK GT's Tupac
Why Kikos?
The Kiko breed was developed in New Zealand during the 1980s by crossing feral goats with imported dairy breeds, including Anglo-Nubian, Toggenburg, and Saanen bucks. The objective was to create a hardy, low-maintenance goat with a rapid growth rate and excellent meat-production qualities. These characteristics are what drew us to the Kiko breed.
Their versatility allows them to be used for both meat and dairy purposes, while their strong maternal instincts, fast growth, and natural parasite resistance make them an outstanding choice for many farming operations. Kikos are known for thriving in a variety of environments with minimal intervention, making them a practical and efficient breed to raise.
To support the health and productivity of our herd, we provide free-choice Wick's Hi Copper Mineral as a supplement to their forage-based diet. Adequate copper levels are essential for immune function, reproductive performance, and overall herd health.