About Us

Tomlyn the Goatherd Gardener

Over the past 15 years I have worked on many dairy goat farms, herded sheep and goats, and packed goats in the wilderness. I have also worked on regenerative agriculture and permaculture farms, native plant nurseries, and I ran my own gardening business in Albuquerque for 5 years. In the past two years I have integrated my goats into my gardening business for brush clearing and land remediation and this past summer we moved to Northern New Mexico and we are now based in Dixon.

I have a small herd of 9 beautiful goats with up to 8 more kids due to be born this spring. I love their playful and rebellious spirit and that they are just as loving and affectionate with humans as dogs. Beyond their endearing and adorable qualities, they are also incredibly hardy and tough animals with a wide range useful skills. They are the most surefooted pack animals, excellent weed and brush managers, garden fertilizers, and milk producers to name a few.

My ancient Irish ancestors herded goats for thousands of years, the human - goat kinship is deep in my bones. This is not only my passion but a way of life that helps me to reconnect to the Earth and build relationship with her many beings, from the soil microorganisms and mycelium to the plants and animals. I believe goats are a vital ally for humans to work with to remediate the harm we have caused to our beautiful planet.

Meet the goats

They are mix of Alpine, La Mancha, Saanen, Nubian, and Toggenburg breeds. All known to be large goats with a big appetite, heavy milk producers, and make excellent pack goats.

Iris is the fierce herd Queen.

Iris a wonderful mother to Scully, Delphi and Lily. Shes a great milker and very kind with humans. But the other goats stay clear or they are in for a pounding from the matriarch!

Scully and Delphi

are Iris’s babies

that were born in the Spring of 2022. They are both a joy, Scully has the more dominant, fearless personality and Delphi is a bit more reflective, shy, and mystical.

Lily

is Iris's beautiful daughter,

and a fierce protector of the herd. Pansy is her best friend. She is due to give birth for the first time this spring!

Pansy

is a darling wether packgoat who loves cuddles!

He is also the poster boy of Cloven Hoof Goat Gardening, gracing the logo with his beauty.

Lupine and Chicory

Are the newest additions to the herd. They are both very friendly wethers in training to be pack goats. Lupine is a bit of a rascal and is Iris’s boyfriend, and Chicory is very sweet and peaceful.

Budgey

is the herding dog extraordinaire. Budgey is a mix of all kinds of herding dogs and has years of shepherding experience. Budgey helps with moving the goats when they are being stubborn.

Puck

is the goats angel dragon guardian pup, protecting them from predators. He’s mix of Anatolian, Maremma, and Pyrenees, all breeds who have protected sheep and goats for thousands of years. He is a gentle giant with a heart of gold.