Kindred Souls Farm

Kindred Souls Farm Kindred Souls Farm has an established, clean tested herd of quality Nigerian Dwarf goats. Okay, whatever, it'll be your thing".

Quite a few years ago my husband, David, told me he wanted to get a couple of goats - my thought "Goats? He decided upon the Dwarf Nigerian breed and purchased a wether and doeling, later to be known as Ozzie and Harriet. Well, now, as they say - the rest is history.....

Kindred Souls Farm is located in Wellsboro, Pennsylvania - the heart of Tioga County. Owned and operated by husband and wife te

am, David and Sheila Bunch, the KSF herd currently consists of three senior does, eight junior does, two buck and two companion wethers. In January of 2014, we decided to expand our herd and after agreeing that we would keep it at a manageable number, our plan was to be at that point by the fall of 2015. At that time, we were still relatively new to goats and had the thought process that we would not only learn by doing additional research on the breed and attending the Cornell University Sheep and Goat Symposium, but learn as we grew our business. With that said, we made the commitment to purchase two more goats to begin the expansion of our herd. There is a quote, 'things happen for a reason' - for us, that could never be more true. Shortly after purchasing our two new additions, we learned of a friend who needed to not only disperse her established herd, but to find homes for goats she recently purchased that had yet to arrive. As unfortunate it was for our friend, it was fortunate for us because the 'yet to arrive' goats were from farms in which we were on a wait list. In the meantime, as David was doing his 'homework' learning more about the reputable farm names in the goat world, he was finding more NDG kids that 'fit the bill' and although the timing wasn't what we had in mind in regards to our herd expansion, we were growing at a rapid pace and by mid-summer 2014 we were at our 'magic' number!

JC playing it safe while I w**d whacked some of their area 🙄😂
08/03/2025

JC playing it safe while I w**d whacked some of their area 🙄😂

The ‘Little Girls’…2024 girls on top, left to right:Canewood Acres Scarlet Begonia (Scarlet)OBFCNY JC Whitney (JC)OBFCNY...
08/03/2025

The ‘Little Girls’…

2024 girls on top, left to right:
Canewood Acres Scarlet Begonia (Scarlet)
OBFCNY JC Whitney (JC)
OBFCNY Jeweled Marquee (Marquee)

2025 girls on bottom, left to right:
Kindred Souls HJ KimberSaphire (Kimber)
Kindred Souls IS Kalynda

Knowing they’re getting something… the boys wait for garden goodies 🫛🫛🫛.
07/15/2025

Knowing they’re getting something… the boys wait for garden goodies 🫛🫛🫛.

To continue with the updates….Although we certainly didn’t plan to, and didn’t necessarily want to increase the herd siz...
07/02/2025

To continue with the updates….

Although we certainly didn’t plan to, and didn’t necessarily want to increase the herd size, we could not pass up the opportunity to add some additional and amazing Old Mountain Farm genetics (we absolutely love ❤️ FeatherNScale Be The Force *B), along with the renowned genetics of PromisedLand, Caesar’s Villa, and all that goes along with those well-known names.

We recently welcomed Fidelis Acres Cherokee Rose (Rose), Fidelis Acres Miss Pearl (Pearl), and Canewood Scarlet Begonias (Scarlet) to our herd.

Based on their pedigrees, as seen below, these girls do not need much of an introduction…love the genetics found behind them!

We are excited to have had the chance to acquire these quality does, and look forward to adding them to our breeding lineup. Thank you, Kristy (Canewood Meadows), for allowing us this opportunity. ☺️


(Information and pictures courtesy of Canewood Meadows and Fidelis Acres, respectively)

Life has gotten away from us over the past year. Between home and work (my full time, out of the house job), things have...
07/02/2025

Life has gotten away from us over the past year. Between home and work (my full time, out of the house job), things have been go-go-go, busy-busy-busy…..seems like there is never enough time to do all that needs done 🤯, and before we know it, p**f 💨, another year gone by.

Even though we’ve cut back the herd due to various reasons, we realized the need for some new genetics. So, last year we had the opportunity to acquire such genetics.

Introducing OBFCNY SK Knight Ryder (aka: Kit - those of you of a certain generation will get his barn name 😉). Kit was just a little on the young side come breeding season last year and he couldn’t quite figure it out 😂…but he’s maturing nicely and we’re excited and looking forward to using him this fall!

We made the drive to pick up Kit, but as Danielle and I were ‘talking goats’ David got bored waiting for me, so he walked down to the barn where we were standing by the doe kid pen. In true ‘David-fashion’ (lol), he spotted a couple of doe kids that were available…..so, up for one 🐐came back with three🐐🐐🐐! Even had to stop at a local TSC to buy a second carrier for the drive home.

With that said, we’d also like to introduce OBFCNY Jeweled Marquee (Marquee) and OBFCNY JC Whitney (JC).

Needless to say, we have a good mix of some pretty awesome genetics!

Thank you, Danielle Bagozzi for allowing us to bring these kids home (and apologies for the length of time it’s taken me to post about them 🤦🏻‍♀️)!

(Pictures courtesy of Danielle of O’Brien Farm)

117 bales of NICE first cutting unloaded in 1 1/2hrs! Whew…. Not bad for it being just me and David. 👫🏻Something how the...
06/21/2025

117 bales of NICE first cutting unloaded in 1 1/2hrs! Whew…. Not bad for it being just me and David. 👫🏻

Something how the forecasted temperatures motivate you (wanted to get it done before it got too hot 🥵).

First picture, 9:10am; second picture, 10:40am.

David doing his part in spoiling the goats 🐐by bending the honeysuckle 🌸branches down within their reach. There are nine...
06/17/2025

David doing his part in spoiling the goats 🐐by bending the honeysuckle 🌸branches down within their reach. There are nine goats in this mob! 😂

Well…..She appears to be rather comfortable.😂🤦🏻‍♀️😂🤷🏻‍♀️. (Kindred Souls BR Ellie-Ray)
06/15/2025

Well…..She appears to be rather comfortable.
😂🤦🏻‍♀️😂🤷🏻‍♀️. (Kindred Souls BR Ellie-Ray)

UPDATE: SOLD==========ADGA / AGS dual registered doe available in milk…..
03/29/2025

UPDATE: SOLD
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ADGA / AGS dual registered doe available in milk…..

UPDATE: both sold….We have the following two doe kids available. Clean tested herd located in north central Pennsylvania...
03/29/2025

UPDATE: both sold….

We have the following two doe kids available. Clean tested herd located in north central Pennsylvania (Wellsboro 16901). Reach out with any questions of FMI. 🙂

03/23/2025

F***s in Newborn Lambs and Kids: Developmental Stages

The development of f***s in lambs and kids progresses through several distinct stages from the moment of birth. Monitoring these stages provides important insights into the health and digestive development of the young animals.

1. Meconium (First 24–48 Hours Post-Birth):
Immediately after birth, newborns pass a dark, sticky, tar-like substance known as meconium. This material is made up of ingested amniotic fluid, intestinal secretions, and other substances accumulated during fetal development. Passing the meconium is a sign that the digestive tract is functioning properly.

2. Transitional F***s (Day 2–3):
As the kid or lamb begins to nurse and consume colostrum, the f***s transition from meconium to a softer, brownish or yellowish paste. This phase reflects the colonization of the gut with beneficial bacteria and the digestion of early milk.

3. Milk F***s (First Few Weeks):
While the animal is on a milk-only diet, the f***s are typically soft, yellow to light brown, and have a pasty or custard-like consistency. They are usually not foul-smelling and indicate a healthy, milk-fed digestive process.

4. Weaning Transition (Around 4–8 Weeks):
As solid feed is gradually introduced, the consistency and color of the f***s begin to change. F***s may become firmer, darker, and more formed, sometimes with visible plant material, depending on the intake and digestion of solids.

5. Post-Weaning F***s:
After weaning, the f***s resemble those of adult goats or sheep: pellet-like, firm, and dark brown. This indicates a fully functioning rumen and adaptation to a forage-based or mixed diet.

××××Keep in mind: color and texture also depend on other factors, so differences between animals and farms are possible.

February’s kids - about a month old.
03/22/2025

February’s kids - about a month old.

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768 Shelmire Road
Wellsboro, PA
16901

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Monday 7am - 7pm
Tuesday 7am - 7pm
Wednesday 7am - 7pm
Thursday 7am - 7pm
Friday 7am - 7pm
Saturday 7am - 7pm
Sunday 7am - 7pm

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+15705943510

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A few years ago my husband, David, told me he wanted to get a couple of goats - my thought "Goats? Okay, whatever, it'll be your thing". He decided upon the Dwarf Nigerian breed and purchased a wether and doeling, later to be known as Ozzie and Harriet. Well, now as they say - the rest is history..... Kindred Souls Farm is located in Wellsboro, Pennsylvania - the heart of Tioga County. Owned and operated by husband and wife team, David and Sheila Bunch, the KSF herd currently consists of three senior does, eight junior does, two buck and two companion wethers. In January of 2014, we decided to expand our herd and after agreeing that we would keep it at a manageable number, our plan was to be at that point by the fall of 2015. At that time, we were still relatively new to goats and had the thought process that we would not only learn by doing additional research on the breed and attending the Cornell University Sheep and Goat Symposium, but learn as we grew our business. With that said, we made the commitment to purchase two more goats to begin the expansion of our herd. There is a quote, 'things happen for a reason' - for us, that could never be more true. Shortly after purchasing our two new additions, we learned of a friend who needed to not only disperse her established herd, but to find homes for goats she recently purchased that had yet to arrive. As unfortunate it was for our friend, it was fortunate for us because the 'yet to arrive' goats were from farms in which we were on a wait list. In the meantime, as David was doing his 'homework' learning more about the reputable farm names in the goat world, he was finding more NDG kids that 'fit the bill' and although the timing wasn't what we had in mind in regards to our herd expansion, we were growing at a rapid pace and by mid-summer 2014 we were at our 'magic' number!