The population of goats began to dwindle.The Lowcountry goats originate in the Southeast. They then added the now-famous Cocoa from the Wood herd as a herd sire. The does have tight udders, avoiding scratches and scrapes that prevent kids from nursing. The hope of Spanish Goats, LLC is thatthe Bloodline continues to be an option for meat producers and the Certified Breeders continue intheir commitment to stay true to the genetics while putting their personal stamp on them. The 82-acre farm is located in the Missouri Ozarks. Our purpose is to breed longevity, into the herd. Out of Anna who throws color (See Ramses above). "Chester" a large bodied, classic type, high luster ram prospect for your purebred line. Market (dressed out) weight for the Silver Appleyards go between 6 to 9 lbs. upon the fine genetics they started with. Thankfully, there are a number of Spanish Goat Registry Certified Sawyer breeders committed to, carrying on the legacy of the Sawyer Bloodline that can be found on our Breeder List. Shurley does not use any livestock guardian animals, relying solely on traps and snares. The does have tight udders, avoiding the scratches and scrapes that prevent kids from nursing. Peter and Rosa brought in a new Spanish buck for three years (20002002) to refresh the blood in the herd. In some on-farm testing in the mid-1990s, some of his Spanish dressed out at 57% compared to his Boers who only hit around 52% on a live weight to hot carcass weight comparison. Does wean an average of 1.9 kids each.Smoke Ridge primarily raises Spanish/Boer and Spanish/Savannah crosses for meat production, but maintains Fullblood Spanish does and bucks to keep the genepool available for the herd. The farm grows and bales hay onsite, which includes fescue, orchard grass, and clover. They are good foragers with an active but not flighty temperament and are not aggressive with people. They are at risk for about four weeks normally issues will show up within this time frame. The American Livestock Breeders Association has listed the Spanish goat as endangered. Food with integrity, nutrients, and great taste. She is a gaited 4 year old open mare. We currently have around 15 bucklings available for sale. The hope of Spanish Goats, LLC is that, the Bloodline continues to be an option for meat producers and the Certified Breeders continue in. The goats were tested for parasites and found to have an almost non-existent parasite load. There is no dense tree coverage protecting the land, and a constant supply of young goats also means that when the eagles return to the area after migration, there are kids to be had. The environment is dry (14 inches of precipitation per year) and holds great potential for generation of wind power! Spanish Goats. said the Sawyer ranch was focused on mothering, longevity, and range survivability with minimal, input. The old dykes from the rice paddies acted as a network of dry highways for the goats in the middle of very wet and swampy land. Darla is an SGR GOLD Certified ~ Lifetime Conservationist Member that can be found on our Breeder Mapout of Buckholts, TX. 30 And throw that worthless servant outside, into the darkness, where there will be weeping and gnashing of teeth.' (The Sheep and the Goats. Peter and Rosa researched the breed with the help of Virginia State University, who directed them to buying their first buck and two does from Irene Feltner in Stanardsville, VA. Feltner had brought the buck in from Texas in 1991, and the buck was from the Valera strain. Early selection showed some preference to black. Many Texans lease their land to deer hunters, and Syfan is among them, so the Akbash is not his first choice. These have a thicker cashmere undercoat which, Doris believes, protects the kids better from the elements. Limestone rock in the hills has always kept the goats?hooves naturally trimmed. Top Quality registered stock, pricing based on quality. . More blue than grey.The Weinheimer goats tend to have horns that show less of a twist than most Spanish. And the Spanish goats could just take care of themselves. Feeding and Nutritional Needs All goats need plenty of forage and browse that includes both legumes and grasses. They also have some old goats that they keep for life at the farm: these older goats kid just as often but usually only have one kid.Like most Spanish goats, Muddy Run goats are disease-free, sturdy, and long-living. Please contact us if you are interested in the fiber. In September, bucks are leased out for breeding, and in December they return home, and are left to forage. Big Creek Farm has 2 yearling Belted Galloway bulls available, one dun and one black. We kid in February to April and we wean late June to early July. The name Middle Valley is derived from the Middle Valley Prong of the San Saba River that locals commonly reference in Northeast Sutton County. Syfan maintains that Spanish goats are the best and most versatile goats in the Hill Country of central Texas, as they provide meat, cashmere, and have the unsurpassed ability to clear land and control brush. Outside the winter season, the goats are fed the mixed feed while lactating. He feels that it is at home in Texas.Syfan raises Spanish goats for meat, and pays attention to uniform conformation. Super genetics have two of her daughters in my herd and am keeping her 2022 bull calf. Some areas on the island became impassable over time due to dense brush encroachment or impassable swamp.As time went on, the goats were harvested less frequently, but by then new predators were present: feral hogs. I'm looking to sell 7 exposed pairs for $1,200 and a bull for $1,500. However, solid colored bodies are preferred.In the heart of sheep and goat country, coyotes had once been eradicated. $3,000 Have been trained and shown as calves and yearlings. ?Live Oaks and Shin Oaks factor greatly into their diets, and Robert Kensing keeps an eye on the Shin Oaks to make sure that the goats do not eat them all down to the roots. Our livestock and poultry are raised on pasture, getting their nutrients from the earth the way it was intended. John Moody out of IA raised his Sawyers on grass without shelters all year long. Had single ram lamb this year. Joe Preston & Sarah Neely, Jane Davis-Sawyer, and Edwin Sawyer raised the Sawyer Bloodline Spanish goats for decades behind theiruncle and continued his commitment to the Sawyer Bloodline. Many factors influence the genetic diversity and adaptability of the Spanish goat including management practices of the breeders, the climate of the regions the goats are raised in, and the variations that result from blending the bloodlines (some breeders choose to do this). And Shurleys willing to become actively involved with some very interesting studies to find out if his hunch about the perfect composite mix of goats is correct or not. They occasionally receive supplemental feeding to ease handling, and this has helped to keep the goats very gentle.Weinheimer deworms twice per year: right before the breeding season and when the kids are weaned.Predatation determines whether or not the billies are kept with the nannies year round. The rapid growth is not as rapid as other more popular turkeys, nor is the finished size. We are able to provide breeding pairs, trios, and more. Nor have they had a goat that they couldnt handle easily. They also raise Savanna and Savanna-cross goats, but the Papes keep the different breeds on separate ranches in the area. We have 18 already and are expecting a new batch in about another week. Shurley was struck by the structural soundness of the little goat, and made a deal to buy him on the spot. Smoke Ridge feeds no grain or concentrates. They began efforts to coordinate with the plantation owners and local residents to capture some representatives of the herd before predators wiped out the population. Shurley has the experience to know that if you want to continue to keep Spanish blood in the herd, youve got to raise some Fullblood Spanish goats. Predators include mountain lions, bobcats, foxes, raccoons, and eagles, and the Adcocks have had some success in keeping them under control.The Adcocks cull heavily. Tamara says they were wild and joke that they view them with binoculars. Allison Ranch Discovered Texas Herd that is currently in production on the Allison Ranch.Baylis Foundation Mississippi Herd that is no longer being produced by the Bob Baylis Ranch.Bode Foundation Texas Herd that is no longer being produced by the Bode Ranch.Bradshaw Foundation Texas Herd that is no longer being produced by the Bradshaw Ranch.Concharty Discovered Texas Herd no longer in production on Herd Ranch.Devils River Foundation Texas Herd that is no longer being produced by Marvin Shurley.Kensing Foundation Texas Herd that is currently in production on the Kensing and Whitworth Family Ranches.Koy Ranch Foundation Texas Herd that is currently in production on the Koy Ranch.Lowcountry Foundation South Carolina Herd that is no longer being produced on the Coastal Island of South Carolina.Middle Valley Established Texas Herd that is currently in production on the Middle Valley Spanish Goat Ranch.Morefield Foundation Ohio Herd that is currently in production on the Morefield Ranch.Pape Foundation Texas Herd that is currently in production on the Elgin Pape Ranch.Partin Discovered Florida Herd that is no longer in production on the Doc Partin Ranch.FSG Fullblood Spanish Goat Fullblood Spanish Goat is the bloodline designation given to Herds/Goats that are a result of multiple Fullblood Spanish Goat Bloodline crosses.Sawyer Foundation Texas Herd that is currently in production on the Neely-Sawyer and Eddie-Sawyer Ranches.Smoke Ridge Foundation Montana Herd that is currently in production on the Smoke Ridge Ranch.Syfan Foundation Texas Herd that is currently in production on the Three Mill Ranch.Valera Foundation Virginia Herd that is currently in production on the Muddy Run Farm.Weinheimer Foundation Texas Herd that is currently in production on the Weinheimer Ranch.Wood Foundation Ohio Herd that is no longer in production on the Wood Ranch.Willingham (info only, not Fullblood Spanish) NOT FULLBLOOD SPANISH. 2 generations from NZ Ravenswood, 3 from UK Parson's Pride, and dam line doubles to AUS Ostler's Hill Chequers. Of these bucks, some are culled in January or February, but the best live on to breed again. The Morefields wanted cashmere, but particularly wanted hardy goats that would help them clear their lush 17-acre Ohio property of brush, briars, and poison ivy. Our Spanish herd has never been mixed with any other breed, even Boer. Peter and Rosa keep the buck in with the does year-round as they believe its easier to keep them all together and that the herd is happier. The Fullblood Spanish Goat bloodline designation is used to identify a goat as Fullblood Spanish without the need for verification of the actual bloodlines that created the goat. The association is a legitimate Board run Non-Profit. The island was used as a rice paddy that was farmed until the 1911. Rosa is more vigilant during spring and autumn when the ground is soft.Peter and Rosa run the buck with the does year-round as they believe it's easier to keep them all together and that the herd is happier. Each bloodline has a sample of five females and one male. Goats are very intelligent; they will eat what is essential to their individual needs. I personally have been to allthree Sawyer ranches and saw distinct similarities. Most were Mexican, and were very happy to eat goat meat. April/May 2022 kids ~ CDT, Rabies, trained with LDG & Hotwire. As long at they didnt mess with anyones cotton patch or crops, they were free to go. They are given a little grain in the winter, and kids are also given some grain for a strong start. The Valera is a longer and taller breed with longer hair coats. We are also selectively breeding Spanish and Kiko crosses. There were also some from San Angelo. Bill also picked out one tough old, one eyed nanny goat who looked like a wise animal in an attempt to carry out the goat culture and acquired wisdom from living in the wild. By no means is this a complete list of all the available bloodlines of Spanish goats. Hogs and coyotes are the most detrimental predators in the area. She passed away on September 26, 2010. During Syfans travels to destinations such as Australia, New Zealand, and Europe, he kept searching for the better breed of goat. by Diane Kull Crunch a triplet male from Sky We do not use any hormones or medicated feed. Dam and Sire DNA Registered. Goats that display crossbreeding are not DNA Registered unless the dam and sire are already DNA Registered and are proven to be the parentage. SGR GOLD Certified Breeder ~ Owen Lyon.940-736-8548 ~ [email protected] Ranch PagePosted June 2, 2022, Wayne, WV: Rocky Hollow Farm has a DNA Registered Syfan Herd Available. If there isand sometimes there areany goat which needs more frequent trimming, this is done at de-worming or feeding time (when the goats are easier to catch at the feeder). Kidding times have been June and December, with some changes through the years. The family began to breed the goats to bring out their vigor and strength, developing a line that both breeders of Spanish goats and non-Spanish goats want to breed into their herds. Coyotes have, in the past, killed one third of the population of the herd. Peter Schechter and Rosa Puech of Muddy Run Farm have been breeding Spanish meat goats since 1995. Holtz Farms Spanish Goats About Us DNA Certified Breeders in South Alabama Holtz Farms is a 105 acre farm located in Florala, AL and we raise Spanish goats for sale in Alabama, Florida, Georgia and beyond. For those of you who have never seen one, they are indeed blue. Allison Ranch Black Spanish Goats have now been raised by four generations of our family and we are appreciative of all those who have visited our ranch and purchased seed stock through the years. Herbs & minerals are mixed in preparations that are used to heal the earth. Michael continues to own and manage the Middle Valley Spanish Goat herd on this ranch in the same manner. Please contact: Julie von Merz at 512-217-7845 or [email protected] November 7, 2022, Watkins Farm ~ Bridgeport, TX ~ SGR Gold Certified Syfan Breeder ~ Mike Watkins ~ Watkins Farm has Two 1 year old and Two 6 month old males available and Three 6 month old females. It is import to check them over when unloading and make sure they do not have a temperature, runny eyes, runny nose or diarrhea. Misty, Musketeer and Max were born at the farm in 2008, 2011 and 2012. I have some that I'm looking to sell. The width, length and bend of the ear can be signs of cross-breeding as well as thickness, twist and curl of the horns, and profile of the nose. Color does not factor into breeding choices at all, so the herd shows a great variety of, colors, and there are varying levels of cashmere. Joe Preston also did an annual buck test to. Prices start at $300 for unregistered, weaned ram lambs and $375 for unregistered ewe lambs to $400 for registered sexually mature ewes and rams. He was bred to a herd of Spanish goats brought to Muddy Run in 1996 from a doctor who was retiring in southwest Virginia. Three Syfan billies were purchased through Mackey Lange, Ranch Manager for Tom Syfan. Apparently the brush is a deterrent for eagles, making landing and take-off too tricky for them. His dogs (with help from the donkeys) deter and fend off coyotes, foxes, wild hogs, and they also watch for eagles. This male and his sonwho looks exactly like the original Valera buck purchased in 1996have sired much of their present herd.Peter and Rosa have endeavored to keep the more Spanish does to be bred to the bucks, maintaining the Spanish characteristics in the herd. The goats?ears were solid, not floppy, fairly short, and were held straight back.Bodes goats were kept in Sonora, Terville, and at home in Harper. Both needed to support and build muscle mass. 32 All the nations will be gathered before him, and he will separate the people one from another as a shepherd separates the sheep from the goats He likes large-framed and heavy-boned goats that show no signs of frailty. Important traits also include adaptability, range utility, fertility, longevity, and temperament; although these are more difficult to measure and describe. Beauty, size, and docile temperament are how this breed is known. Plenty of kids on the ground Does are given shelter at kidding time, but usually take refuge in the shelter of the oaks. He continued to maintain his herd, but suffered a great loss when roaming dogs killed off the remaining herd of over 100 goats.There are now approximately 75 Baylis goats remaining.History of Baylis herd from Justin Pitts, Gurney Davis, and Phil Sponenberg, January 2008. All my seed stock is registered GOLD KOY Fullblood. Want to market your own animals and products? The width, length and bend of the ear can be signs of cross-breeding as well as thickness, twist and curl of the horns, and profile of the nose. The bucklings are then kept separate from the herd, and given feed daily to help them fill out and to keep them gentled. Sheep are familiar with livestock guardian dogs and electric fences. Edwin also said, We made it a point to never waverfrom our belief that the quality of our herd was paramount, that we would never sell anythingthat we wouldnt want to keep for ourselves if we could, and to constantly strive forimprovement. Join our email list to receive farm news and promotional offers. Most of their goats are brown or dark tan with a black line down the back. Mesquite and Prickly Pear also grow in abundance. Barron's Spanish Goat Farm Valera Spanish Goats, Demorest, Georgia. They also kept Spanish goats. Use this link: BREEDER LIST. Dual registered with the American Milking Shorthorn Society and American Shorthorn Association. They enjoy the good temperaments of their goats, and the continued hardiness and cashmere production. If there isand sometimes there areany goat which needs more frequent trimming, this is done at de-worming or feeding time (when the goats are easier to catch at the feeder). Located on the Cumberland Plateau in NE Tennessee, our goats eat well in thick vegetation these mountain have to offer. Their original Valera buck sired the herd from 1996 until his death in 2001. When that enterprise was abandoned, coastal grasses, brush, and trees grew up on the island. He has a sister, Marble Slab. Only black goats are kept: they were a favorite of Zona Koy Hunt and also of daughter Koy Adcock, who always enjoyed the dark colors found in many old-style Texas and New Mexico Spanish goats.Koy Ranch rotates pastures, which range about 3501,000 acres each. The goats could forage at will, and move on as needed. The Kensings?ranch features gently-rolling hills and great expanses of oak trees. Syfans does usually have single births, which he attributes to the almost unsupplemented forage. The majority of Muddy Run does tend to kid together within a two-week period. But the Papes wont give up yet, and continue to do their best to conserve this endangered breed.History of Pape herd from Shirley Pape, February 2008. There are still predators though, mainly bobcats, raccoons, and foxes. I spoke with Preston Faris, and he said about the same as Joe Preston and Edwin. Eastabutchie is in the Pineywoods region in Mississippia hot, humid, region that is only rarely snowy in the winter, and the land is covered in pine trees. Spanish goats have a distinct gate and body posture. 2. Appearances can be different even within the same bloodline as a result of management and region; two herds from the same bloodline that have seed stock genetics from the same breeder may have very different looking goats as a result of the owners region and management style. Starting in 1995, Muddy Run Farm has been breeding Spanish uninterruptedly. Cows, bulls, heifers, and steers available, For more information, visit our website: www.mistyoverlookranch.com, 11-year old brood cow, bred to A2/A2 bull. Howdy Folks ~ the Spanish Goat Association Resource Website that was created back in 2007 by Leslie Edmundson with less than 50 Breeders has grown into a group of 283 committed Pure Spanish Goat Producers (not all choose to be listed) that want to Preserve and Promote the Pure Spanish Goat Breed! As they bred back to the nannies, the Syfan influence was diluted. If a Low Country/Baylis Dam is bred to a Low Country Sire the offspring is Low Country/ Fullblood Spanish Goat it is not 3/4 Low Country. He was bred to a herd of Spanish goats brought to Muddy Run in 1996 from a doctor who was retiring in southwest Virginia. The llamas are effective against the occasional coyote, and are easy to care for as they forage with the goats. We put the bucks in with the does in September and have doe kids for sale as early as June/July. Shurley primarily chooses Spanish goats that are structurally sound. Bode formulated a feed that included hay, grain, and minerals, and had it mixed at the store. Was a good mom. Here is what Joe Preston has to say about his herd, We seldom have a Nannie thatdoes not have kids. Other Valera goats in the area from Feltners herd have not been found, nor have the original Valeras in Texas, so Muddy Run goats contain a unique bloodline.History of the Muddy Run herd/Valera strain by Peter Schechter and Rosa Peuch, October 2008. Bloodline Descriptions:We rely upon the breeders to provide the bloodline descriptions. He recognizes that the problem isnt just the death-toll numbers, its the toll on selective breeding. In a matter of days, the young start to play together, jumping and dancing in the pastures as the mother watch closely. Photographs and videos can support the Verification process but SGLLC is committed to legitimate tracking of breeder to seller in order to ensure the purity of the goats genetics. Housing and Fencing They are raised on natural forage using rotational grazing with hay provided in the winter December-April). Their original Valera buck sired the herd from 1996 until its death in 2001. Weinheimer has killed approximately 100 coyotes in the past three years. Legitimizing the Spanish goat as a distinct breed requires up-front and honest input from breeders as well as a commitment to the transparency, blind justice and integrity required to establish a DNA Registry. Valera Spanish Goats, Demorest, Georgia. Peter and Rosa have endeavored to keep the more Spanish does to be bred to the bucks, maintaining the Spanish characteristics in the herd. Although there are Golden and Bald eagles, Grizzly bears, wolves, coyotes, foxes and badgers, Smoke Ridge has no losses to predation thanks to their guardian dogs. Breed Identifiers and Descriptors:The Spanish goat is a local landrace breed and has variations between sources/ranches/bloodlines. Named after Rob Baylis, Eastabutchie, MississippiRob Baylis was born in the early part of the 20th century. Peter and Rosa also have some old goats that they keep for life at the farm: somebody once called it a Goat 401K. They were like snowflakes, no two patterns were exactly repeated. However, since that time Koy Adcock trusted Darla Mucha to continue the legacy of Koy Ranch genetics and sold her entire FOUNDATION KOY RANCH HERD to Darla Mucha. Contact for pricing. In this breeding, we crossed the Valera and Baylis bloodline. The genetics are being tracked by bloodline, breeder, region and color among herds across the United States. Two big, beautiful bucks from a Sonora breeder (no longer in the business), and some bucks from Bill Brown (now deceased) in Menard. At the time of marking kids in July, dry nannies are sold. The does could successfully feed their young, even the quintuplets. After 2 years, the Syfan billies were sold. Spanish goats have a distinct gate and body posture. Cur dogs are an old breed found in the Deep South: fast, scent-tracking dogs, usually yellow with black mouths, that could tear apart any foxes or bobcats they found.Rob Baylis herd, at its peak, reached about 300400 goats. In 1991, Zona Koy Hunt purchased 20 Spanish nannies. Also, the goats are vaccinated with CDT, and are given minerals. Sire is Samuel out of Dempsey Perkins line. Barbados Blackbelly rams are hearty survivors that adapt well to a variety of habitats including marginal pasture overrun with brush and invasive plants. This makes this Baylis strain in dire need of conservation as they are some of the few remaining animals that are specifically adapted to the climate in the southeastern states.Predators werent a great problem in the area. Bode can taste the difference between Boer meat and Spanish meat. History of Devils Run herd by Marvin F. Shurley, February 2008. When Wesley Sawyer passed away, hisnieces and nephew inherited the herd and the land. If you would like to create a new listing or update your current listing, please email [email protected]. Peter and Rosa brought in a new Spanish buck for three years (20002002) to refresh the herds bloodline. The first kidding was Baylis over the Valera does. Egg color varies from light to dark brown. The other ranches are in Texas and these producers are working toimprove the Sawyer genetics with their styles. Uno was just a kid, and was scheduled to be eaten for dinner by his owner. Even when more than 500 kids are born within four weeks, all kids are eartagged and recorded on the day of their birth. The herd has evolved into its own unique goat genetic.The ranch is located on the edge of the Eldorado Divide in Sutton County in Southwest Texas. Calm disposition, rapid growth, and early maturation describe the Black turkey. In early 2009, Michael Kissire purchased 100 Spanish nannies from local ranches to reintroduce meat goats on the B.E. 2 yr Nanny and doe kid, 5 year old nanny and twin bucks, long yearling billy. The Spanish goats were a weekend hobby, but right from the start Kensing began selective breeding and culling. Goats at Muddy Run Farm have access to pasture year round. In the 1960s a local resident living near the plantation stocked the island with Spanish goats and harvested a few for meat on occasion.Unable to cross the channel to the mainland, the Lowcountry goats ran feral and untended on the island for over 40 years, being secluded from the mainland. Caring For The Spanish Goat 1. ensure that he was retaining the best meat billies possible to continue the genetics of his herd. Younger goats have usually one kid; but as they mature, the goats tend to have two kids. What they don't have in height they makeup for in hardiness and parasite resistance. He finds the Boer meat to be fattier, and the Spanish meat has a notably different flavor which he prefers, as do many of his friends.Bode began raising Fullblood Spanish goats in the early 1960s. Mary Jane's SteelMeadow Farm has raised goats and poultry since 2004 and began with Irish Dexter cattle in 2006. And theyre still just as thick. The does have tight udders, avoiding scratches and scrapes that prevent kids from nursing. Along the way he also began breeding for their coat quality. When the goats?feed is supplemented, Kensing uses 20% protein grain cubes and shell corn. The Barbados Blackbelly breed evolved in the Caribbeanto tolerate parasites, hot and humid weather and variable diet. Out of the two he has the best fleece, but just doesn't have the size or shoulder depthof twin. When there are thousands of acres of pasture, pastures are hard to defend. Prices vary from $300 for unregistered, weaned ram lambs ideal to raise for meat to $400 for registered, sexually mature rams, many of whom are proven sires. Don't miss the Spanish Goat Gathering and the Spanish Goat Roundup! Overall Breed Standard:As as a result of the adaptability of the Fullblood Spanish breed and the differences among the bloodlines, it is not feasible to establish a prescriptive breed standard. His biggest bucks?backs were waist-high, and Bode enjoys a height of nearly six feet. We are members of the Spanish Goat Association and the Spanish Goat Conservation Society and all of our foundation heard has been DNA certified. Some of the Baylis goats were sold by Rob Baylis to conservation breeders. Story by Eugene Bradshaw, October 2010.Eugene Bradshaw passed away on March 9, 2014. The goats working on one of their favorites - Autumn Olive (Elaeagnus umbellata) Livestock (Inventory and Sales) We have registered and commercial Katahdin sheep (butcher lambs and replacement females and males), Spanish goats (Balyis and Kensing lines), and butcher beef and commercial bulls and females. Most years produce a weaned kid crop of 130-150%. Like the Baylis line, they tend to be smaller than some of their southwestern counterparts: nannies average about 70 lbs and billies average about 90 lbs. Now taking reservations. When Wesley Sawyer passed away, his, nieces and nephew inherited the herd and the land. Swirl (left; female; SOLD) and Nutrageous (right; male) and their mom, Nestle Valera by Diane Kull This is Tillamok. $450. Their herd is comprised of a variety of colors, and includes slight variations in horn shapes, some curving slightly, some rising straight.The success of the Papes?Spanish herd is only marred by one thingpredators.Bobcats, mountain lions, coyotes, eagles, buzzards, and hawks have all taken their toll on the herd. Craig and Yvonne select does for fertility and their ability to successfully bring kids to weaning weight, on forage only, in half a year. The nannies kid unassisted in the Spring, and usually have twins, although singles and triplets are not uncommon.The Morefields continue to work hard to conserve Fullblood Spanish goats with great cashmere.Story by Dian Morefield, May 2012. These bloodlines bring outstanding qualities: hardiness, ruggedness, and the ability to thrive in difficult environments. Sells unregistered. The goal was to rescue some goats, breed them off-island to increase the numbers, to conserve as many genes as possible, and to bring these rare genetics back into the hands of goat ranchers once the population is large enough.In 2010, working with local residents, the ALBC caught five nannies and buck from the Lowcountry feral herd and plans to continue the captures in 2011. Because of this, the herd uses a mixture of inbreeding and linebreeding, which has worked well for decades. Joe Preston Neely also ran a herd of the Foundation Sawyer on the Neely-Sawyer Ranch inSonora, TX. What they don't have in height they makeup for in hardiness and parasite resistance. They are more vigilant during spring and autumn when the ground is very soft and muddy (hence the farm name). The goats would each eat about 5 lbs per day of this feed, and even Christmas Day would bring Gene Bode to his goats, lugging 40 sacks of feed. We do, however, supply free choice of loose minerals, mineral, and salt blocks to ensure they are getting everything they require. This ensures we meet the standards of our Heritage Turkey and Heritage Plymouth Barred Rock, and are considered a closed flock for these meat birds. The commitment of all Fullblood Spanish goat breeders to stick with known origins and cull any signs of cross-breeding will ensure the genetic diversity and longevity of the Fullblood Spanish Goat Breed. He brought Spanish goats onto the family-run Weinheimer Ranch in the 1950s, and was a very progressive Spanish goat breeder for that timehe started selectively breeding them right away. Spanish Goats often have multiple births in the form of twins, triplets, and occasionally quadruplets. As calving time coincides with kidding time, the cattle offer protection for the entire birthing herd. His herd sported horns that went straight back. Forage on the Koy Ranch consists of a west-Texas medley of live oak and acorns, tough weeds and grasses, prickly-pear apples, etc.Koy Ranch nannies kid unassisted at the rate of 28% singles, 70% twins, and 1.6% triplets. The Baylis are somewhat smaller and deep chested. The herd has not had any significant problem with hooves, which are kept trimmed and checked to avoid mud packing. Goats at Muddy Run Farm have access to pasture year round. His first goats were purchased from Mr. Parker at Black Bull Ranch in Mountain Home, Texas (no longer in business). The herds are continually rotated, with border collies to help.Syfan uses six livestock guardian dogs and four donkeys to protect the herds. They are both straight Valera. They are on natural forage supplemented by hay, and given occasional handfuls of corn to keep them friendly.Story by Jeanette Beranger, American Livestock Breeds Conservancy, February 2011. . Muddy Run Farm, set in the historic Virginia Piedmont, is home to goats, llamas, donkeys and horses. The goats avoid eating the latter, but they will sometimes tiptoe in to eat the Prickly Pear fruit. The Spanish goats are now kept close to home and protected by one jenny per group. Welcome to the Heritage Breed Marketplace. Visit our website for details about our breeding program. If weather conditions through the growing season are normal, about 10% of the does will have triplets, most will have twins, and there will also be single births. That was before the Stock Laws took effect in Mississippilivestock wasnt required to be in fenced pastures back then, and farmers allowed their stock to roam freely. Preston Faris also focused on eliminating the cow-hocked and flat ribbed genetics from. Ramses - 1 and 1/2 year old wether. Theyre daring and fast, and seem to defy the abilities of any livestock guardian.In the early 2000s, the Papes lost almost 60% of their stock to predators, but every year that percentage lowers. Wormers and vaccines are not used on the goats, and are not necessary in the climate.Nannies kid in pastures once a year in a 60-75 day window. Other predators include eagles, ravens, raccoons, and bobcats. Horns are part of their breeding selection criteria, and the Weinheimers prefer horns that are broad-based at the base and have less twist, sweeping back and flaring broadly. Both parents are registered with AGA and A2/A2. I take the goats around and let them graze and browse on neighboring land when possible, and thats their favorite activity. Price $400, Specifically bred for the superior traits in both breeds. Spanish goats are usually horned, and the horns on bucks may be large and twisted. 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