Kopf Canyon Ranch, LLC - Kiko Goats in Idaho

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Kopf Canyon Ranch, LLC - Kiko Goats in Idaho Biosecure, grain-free, parasite resistant, hardy, low-input genetics.GPS-fence trained. We are in the business of helping others become herdsmen.

GOATS THAT WORK: We sell range-ready Kiko goats for wildfire mitigation, targeted grazing, invasive species control, and vegetation management on steep brush terrain. We do sell goats, it keeps us in business. We enjoy success, but cannot be successful if others aren't succeeding. We are invested in the success of goat husbandry - your success - even if you are halfway around the world and we will never have the opportunity to meet. We are blessed to know that what we share makes a difference. Your comments and engagement with our posts help us to know what is helpful. Dale & Karen Kopf

That time of year again!
10/14/2026

That time of year again!

Where did we go???If you are new here, you are probably wondering what happened to us - after all of the posts - radio s...
10/06/2026

Where did we go???
If you are new here, you are probably wondering what happened to us - after all of the posts - radio silence.
We do this every year - and all is well. Managing goats from March to August is pretty intense. When the last goat is shipped - we take vacation. We are still on the ranch, as are the goats, but we go dark for a bit. We'll be back after pause. It is just a season!

Weird. How does your coffee taste today?
09/28/2026

Weird. How does your coffee taste today?

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09/13/2026

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Available on Spotify
09/12/2026

Available on Spotify

And there it is...the end of the 2026 sales season.Thank you to all of our buyers and fans, we appreciate your confidenc...
09/07/2026

And there it is...the end of the 2026 sales season.
Thank you to all of our buyers and fans, we appreciate your confidence in our breeding program! Your support keeps us in business! (And thank you Oak Apple Farm for having the right cartoons to illustrate the goat experience throughout the year!!!)
Our email box is not at zero - we are getting purchase inquiries, but the last of our available goats - 14 wethers - leave today. Our sales are limited to July and August each year. We are now accepting reservations on our 2027 selection. If you inquired about 2027 and have been waiting to hear from us, we will be getting back with you shortly. In a pinch for fall breeding? We do have a 1 1/2 year old buck we can offer.

We get a lot of questions about resource guarding and Livestock Guardian Dogs.Resource guarding is a good thing - if it ...
08/30/2026

We get a lot of questions about resource guarding and Livestock Guardian Dogs.
Resource guarding is a good thing - if it is they are guarding the right thing.
It is part of the instinct of the LGD to protect what is theirs. Where the boundaries get blurry is when they define theirs as something that should be shared with the herd (water, shelter.) Overcorrecting this behavior can "break" an LGD...their food must be theirs, and not the goats', and the herd must be theirs, and they should not allow intruders. It is very important for the dogs to know "mine," "not mine," and "ours". Everything the dogs have is shared between us and them - but we can take it. The dogs are ours - meaning we can handle them and give them commands.
Our dogs are expected to protect their food from the goats - but not from each other. Multiple dogs in each pasture can be challenging as they define their space and roles. A dog that does not play well with others, or keeps others from eating, can be a liability. To curb this, we have taught our dogs from puppyhood to eat "family style." We do have a bowl for each on the gets filled, but from time to time we will start them with a shared bowl. This is especially important if multiple dogs will be using a single feeder in a jumpgate situation. Dogs can and will keep others from eating. Our Hava can guard five bowls.
Pictured at this bowl are three intact females - F***y (2 1/2), Tilly and Sadie (9 mo. siblings.)

Indeed.
08/30/2026

Indeed.

14 wethers available now Need land management? Goats donā€™t create chemical drift, they donā€™t leave residues, and weeds d...
08/25/2026

14 wethers available now

Need land management? Goats donā€™t create chemical drift, they donā€™t leave residues, and weeds donā€™t develop resistance to them. These boys come out of a closed, grainā€‘free, parasiteā€‘resilient herd built specifically for targeted grazing and fuelā€‘load reduction.

Theyā€™re already conditioned on yellowstar, Canadian and Scotch thistles, knapweed, and mixed shrub browse, and they move as a cohesive working group ā€” exactly what you want when replacing herbicides with steady, natural pressure.

If youā€™re ready to put a clean, effective grazing team on the ground, this is the set!

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08/24/2026

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