A little about Frog Pond Farm

At Frog Pond Farm, we specialize in breeding Nigerian Dwarf goats, with the arrival of adorable kids expected each late April. This breed is known for frequently giving birth to twins and triplets, and occasionally even quads. The kids are available for purchase as pets, for breeding, or for showing, and their parents are all registered with the national goat registries. The does are milked, and a portion of the milk is fed to the kids to ensure their friendliness, while the rest is used to create our luxurious goat milk soap.

I offer a wide variety of soap scents, all crafted with essential oils or fragrance oils. My soaps are made with high-quality, food-grade ingredients and come in three rich and creamy recipes, all of which are palm oil free. Palm oil is commonly used in soaps and cosmetics, but its widespread cultivation has led to deforestation and habitat loss for many animal species. Additionally, I have a coconut-free recipe for those with coconut allergies.

In 2021, I embarked on beekeeping and successfully harvested some honey. Looking ahead, I aim to expand my operations by adding 2 more hives this spring. While our property may not have an abundance of maple trees, our generous neighbors allow us to tap their maple trees each February, enabling us to collect sap and produce our own maple syrup. The process involves gathering the sap, boiling it in my wood-fired evaporator, filtering it, and jarring it in small batches.

We harvest our own hay from fields across West Brookfield, striving to utilize manure fertilizer whenever possible, and resorting to chemical fertilizer only when necessary. We never employ weed killer, as we prioritize the well-being of our bees. This exceptional hay is fed to all our animals.

We raise a diverse range of pasture-raised chickens that lay eggs in various colors. Their safety from predators is ensured by keeping them pasture-raised rather than free-range. In addition to a grain-based diet, these hens are treated to healthy snacks and are allowed to live out their natural lives here.