Sol-Orr Farm

Welcome to Sol-Orr Farm nestled in the beautiful piedmont of Virginia, where the concept of the Miniature Silky Fainting Goat became reality. In 1998 we began breeding and developing Mini Silkies for our own enjoyment. Later, with the encouragement of friends and farm visitors, we introduced the Mini Silky to the world in early 2005. We were amazed at the immediate and overwhelming response to this little goat. We opened the Miniature Silky Fainting Goat Association and Registry in April of 2005 and, as they say, the rest is history. For more information on the Registry and Association go to msfgaregistry.com.

Sol-Orr Farm hosts a day of Mini Silky Shows every April at the Rockingham County Fairgrounds in Harrisonburg, VA. The show is the first Mini Silky Show of the year and often draws Mini Silkies from all over the country. It’s a day of sharing beautiful Mini Silkies, catching up with old friends and an opportunity to see goats and kids for sale from some of the top breeders in the nation. We would all love to have you join us. For more information on our Old Dominion Gold Cup Memorial Classic Mini Silky Shows go to our Old Dominion Gold Cup Memorial Classic Show page.

Above is Echo. She was my constant companion and best friend. She loved being on the farm and going to goat shows. She had so many friends to see and catch up with there. She was loved by goat exhibitors as much as she loved them. She never met a stranger and was always ready to greet farm visitors. She passed away April 7, 2023 and left a huge hole in my life.

Three years ago Echo and I welcomed a new friend into our lives. Her name is Sunshine. She is shown here waiting at the bank for her treat. She is a good dog and is learning to be more social as she matures. She will never take Echo’s place but I’m so glad that I have her as she has been a blessing and kept the farm from seeming so empty. She’s very active and enjoys being on the farm too. She likes going to the goat shows but is not as eager to socialize with everyone like Echo did. Still I love having her with me and she love me and loves to ride and go places. Maybe we will see you at a goat show soon.

Photo courtesy of Glen Cox

In Loving Memory of Stephen K Orr
October 5, 1950 – August 24, 2009

When tomorrow starts without me, don’t think we’re far apart,
For every time you think of me, I’m right here in your heart.

On August 24, 2009 Stephen K Orr, co-founder and co-owner of Sol-Orr Farm and the Miniature Silky Fainting Goat Association and registry, passed away after a two year battle with cancer. Steve was a software engineer by trade, working for contractors of the defense department for most of his career, he played a big part in getting the MSFGA off the ground and into operation. He developed the data base that is used to keep all records and statistics of the MSFGA today. Steve loved animals, he loved to exhibit them and he especially enjoyed the babies. His memory will always be treasured in the hearts of those who knew and loved him.

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