Mesquite and Prickly Pear also grow in abundance. Their original Valera buck sired the herd from 1996 until his death in 2001. But when visitors come to the house, their eyes are riveted on the gigantic 1860s old oak post barn. The goats are medium-sized, with does weighing in at about 80 lbs and bucks average about 120 lbs at maturity.Syfans herd consists of several groups: three groups of does, one group of bucks, a group of young bucks, and a group of young does. He was bred to a herd of Spanish goats brought to Muddy Run in 1996 from a doctor who was retiring in southwest Virginia. Contact Karen at big-creek@msn.comor phone 319-389-9647. These goats were raised on the range and, managed as a herd. The body is rounded, and the color is varied. In 2007 losses due to predation still amounted to almost 20%. 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. Color does not factor into breeding choices at all, so the herd shows a great variety ofcolors, and there are varying levels of cashmere. Joe Preston also did an annual buck test toensure that he was retaining the best meat billies possible to continue the genetics of his herd. Support conservation by buying from members of The Livestock Conservancy. Peter and Rosa have endeavored to keep the more Spanish does bred to the bucks, maintaining their Spanish characteristics. The black coats are striking and accentuate the goats?good conformation. Springwood Farm is a high health status farm in Free Union, Virginia operated by two retired veterinarians committed to livestock conservation. The Karakul wool is well known among hand spinners because of its array of colors. Sired by Top Selling Sire at the 2020 Spanish Goat Gathering. They are both straight Valera. Their coats cover a broad rangethey sport a variety of colors and color patterns, and the guard hairs and amount of cashmere vary from goat to goat. He knew then that hed like to put together a Spanish herd before the breed disappeared altogether.So Shurley started with Uno, and set out to find some Spanish nannies. Our first pair came from OldHoltwood Farm in Silk Hope, NC. We have 18 already and are expecting a new batch in about another week. They have slightly different horns, and different, less gentle, temperaments than the rest. In this breeding, we crossed the Valera and Baylis bloodline. Lines include: Sutliff Belties, Goose Creek, Klover Korners and Big Creek. Bode did not breed for color, but preferred the colorful spotted goats. 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. The first off-island birth occurred shortly after they arrival to their new home in December of 2010.The captured goats are currently on a reserve in South Carolina in a conservation breeding program that is being carefully monitored by the ALBC. Some of the Baylis goats were sold by Rob Baylis to conservation breeders. They were moderately-sized, and were stocky and with classic Spanish heads and ears. ?Once bred, the does are back to the brush, and resume their roles.Every year, each goat is reassessed, and bred again using the same formula. Many of the goats are still somewhat feral: they will come to feed and be locked up at night but just try to touch one. Don't miss the Spanish Goat Gathering and the Spanish Goat Roundup! Named after Robert and Doris Kensing, Menard, Texas. Misty, Musketeer and Max were born at the farm in 2008, 2011 and 2012. Price $400, DOB 7.11.2018, Very healthy pure Spanish Buck for sale. It is this attention to detail (and the bottom line), that enables Smoke Ridge to evaluate each goat and cull accurately. 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. ***** Best Helpful Guide I've Seen for Goats. In winter the herd is provided daily with hay (from November to March) and a mixture of corn and pellets (the protein content is about 12 percent). The does have tight udders, avoiding the scratches and scrapes that prevent kids from nursing. 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. Named after Elgin and Shirley Pape, Harper, TexasShirley Pape was raised in Texas on a ranch that had bred sheep and Angora goats since the 1920s, with Spanish meat goats kept separate from the Angoras. There are no natural water sources for the goats, so they drink from troughs. SGR GOLD Certified Breeder ~ Yolanda Adams has a 2.5 year old Low Country/Baylis Herd Sire Available. Our kidding takes place early spring and is done unassisted in open pasture. Salt blocks or loose salt powder are also provided regularly.Peter and Rosa do hoof trimming approximately twice a year. Spanish goats were just for meat, so those were the ones for eating. The bucklings are then kept separate from the herd, and given feed daily to help them fill out and to keep them gentled. The Kensings?ranch features gently-rolling hills and great expanses of oak trees. The Highest Standards Ensure Integrity: Verification of Seed Stock. One adult on the island is polled. Sired by Top Selling Sire at the 2020 Spanish Goat Gathering. Along the way he also began breeding for their coat quality. He knew that very often that first generation of crossbreeding is very impressive, but as time goes on the crossbreeds may not prove to be everything hoped. Will be weaned, halter trained and ready to go in September. The does could successfully feed their young, even the quintuplets. Heres how it works:The goats, male and female, adults and kids, are divided into three groups according to quality (conformation, size, etc.). Billy kids that are not good enough quality for breeding are altered. Springwood Farm is a high health status farm in Free Union, Virginia operated by two retired veterinarians committed to livestock conservation. Medium crimp. 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. It is a constant task to keep the Mesquite and cacti in check. The amounts given depend on the quality of the natural forage available. Each one of these ranches have purchased their, original stock from the Foundation Sawyer Ranches and are dedicated to continuing to improve. The assortment of colors was amazing! Swirl (left; female; SOLD) and Nutrageous (right; male) and their mom, Nestle Valera by Diane Kull This is Tillamok. Karakul Sheep are hardy and adaptable to a variety of climate conditions. When Wesley Sawyer passed away, hisnieces and nephew inherited the herd and the land. Contact for pricing. 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. He recognizes that the problem isnt just the death-toll numbers, its the toll on selective breeding. Beauty, size, and docile temperament are how this breed is known. We currently have around 15 bucklings available for sale. There were also some from San Angelo. 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 range in weight from 50-200 pounds, with the largest animals representing strains that have been selected over many decades for meat production. Login to your Heritage Breed Marketplace account. Many of our Verified and Certified Pure Spanish Goat Breeders have other breeds of goats on their farms/ranches as well as SPANISH goats that cannot be VERIFIED due to an inability to trace/track their origins/breeder. Oftentimes the physical evidence of crossing does not show up until later generations. Caring For The Spanish Goat 1. longer running the Sawyer Bloodline. 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. The majority of Muddy Run tends to kid together within a two-week period. He was used last year to sire a number of goats with great success. Stay tuned for the first newsletter in the morning, straight to your inbox. (Years of predation are an exception to this.) Has impressive horns. Salt blocks or loose salt powder are also provided regularly. Other primary selection traits are base width, depth of body, udders, testicle size, and the ability to travel long distances for food and water. Sire is Samuel out of Dempsey Perkins line. SGR GOLD Certified Breeder ~ Owen Lyon.940-736-8548 ~ circle3livestock@gmail.comFacebook Ranch PagePosted June 2, 2022, Wayne, WV: Rocky Hollow Farm has a DNA Registered Syfan Herd Available. Foxes require a lot of interaction and care to maintain their socialization and ensure their happiness. The average annual rainfall is 20 inches. He likes large-framed and heavy-boned goats that show no signs of frailty. At the Ranch, goats are raised on natural Texas forage. A doe may drop from A?assessment to a C,?a buckling may come from a B?breeding and attain an A?statuswhatever looks right in the eyes of a master breeder.Syfan will only keep a limited number of bucks, so 80 percent of the buck kids will be castrated and kept for a year to control brush, and then sold as mutton kids. Most years produce a weaned kid crop of 130-150%. Texas was founded by Wesley E Sawyer decades ago. Use this link to download a Blank Bill of Sale: BILL OF SALE. 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. We are able to provide breeding pairs, trios, and more. However, under different management systems mature size and weight will vary between 100 to 150 pounds for females and 200 to 350 pounds for males. These bucks have a Pure Spanish Sire and a registered Kiko Dam. Goats at Muddy Run Farm have access to pasture year-round. Farmers were used to wandering livestock, and if someone elses livestock was grazing on your land it was fine. Their horns tend to grow more straight back than outwards, but there is only slight horn variation within their herd. Most births are twins, and the ranch usually has three kid crops every two years.Weinheimer keeps about 1033% of his bucks as breeders, and keeps however many nannies he needs to keep the herd numbers up, and sells the rest for meat.The biggest toll on the herd is coyotes. The Kensings had just purchased property in Menard, and although they still lived 60 miles away, they put the goats on the new land. They also kept Spanish goats. Bloodline Descriptions:We rely upon the breeders to provide the bloodline descriptions. 36 talking about this. Silver Rabbits for sale, both non-pedigreed for meat production and pedigreed for show, meat production or pets. Bill Breckinridge and Tamara Pittman-Breckinridge bought this line of Spanish goats from ranchers who brought them up from the borderlands of Mexico. 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. We do not use any hormones or medicated feed. Please contact Jim Carroll ~ 2549339349 orjcarroll3636@gmail.com, Haymont Freehold Farm, LLC ~ Fayetteville, NC ~ Verified Baylis Breeder ~ Anne Williams ~ has Two 1 year old proven sires and one 1 year old doe. These billies can be DNA Registered GOLD. Our turkey, chicken, and duck are hatched and raised right here on the farm. Super genetics have two of her daughters in my herd and am keeping her 2022 bull calf. Available in September when their calves are weaned. And theyre still just as thick. The farm grows and bales hay onsite, which includes fescue, orchard grass, and clover. Bloodlines, de-worming, vaccines, diseases, feeding, breeding style, kidding style, pasture management, and shelters. The slow growth rate enables the bird to develop a strong skeletal structureand healthy organs. As a result we have had to upgrade the Spanish Goat Association Resource Website. Please contact: Julie von Merz at 512-217-7845 or julievonmerz@gmail.comPosted 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. These have a thicker cashmere undercoat which, Doris believes, protects the kids better from the elements. Story by Eugene Bradshaw, October 2010.Eugene Bradshaw passed away on March 9, 2014. $250. For now, feel free to continue reading. 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. Peter and Rosa have endeavored to keep the more Spanish does to be bred to the bucks, maintaining the Spanish characteristics in the herd. We aspire to Promote, Protect & Preserve the Spanish Goat. Has horns. For Shirley Pape, who has loved goats since childhood, the losses are heartbreaking.The Papes use government trapping and control programs, including aerial shooting, to help with predators, but these methods are not completely effective. A prolific producer of large white eggs gave this duck the label as the best layer among the heavyweight ducks. 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. And he had learned from the American Livestock Breeds Conservancy that Spanish goats had been assigned as a conservation priority. Valera is a relatively tall-standing meat goat, with big rounded shoulders and shorter, upright ears - and really big horns! There are two basic criteria for the Fullblood Spanish Goat designation: 1) The actual bloodline(s) of the goat are not known, and/or 2) The bloodlines are known but more than two have been used and therefore the goat is designated as Fullblood Spanish Goat. Preston Faris was an extension agent in Sonora,Texas and spent the better part of the last 25 years or so working with all three SawyerRanches to select for the best possible genetics to retain each season and which goats to getrid of and send to slaughter. 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 These older goats kid just as often but usually only have one kid. Our purpose is to breed longevityinto the herd. Here is what Joe Preston has to say about his herd, We seldom have a Nannie that, does not have kids. Our farm is an Organic habitat with all parts working in symbiotic rhythm, where one part of the farm feeds the other so we can feed ourselves, our community, and you. Peter and Rosa brought in a new Spanish buck for three years (20002002) to refresh the blood in the herd. The above description of the Koy Ranch Bloodline was written by Koy Adcock in 2009. We believed that word of mouth, customer satisfaction, and reputation were key, Sonora, TX. On Weinheimers 2,200 acres, some areas are safer than others, and goats are moved or separated in response to how coyotes are working the different pastures. Three Springs Ranch ~ Athens, AL. When Wesley Sawyer passed away, his, nieces and nephew inherited the herd and the land. Shurley does not use any livestock guardian animals, relying solely on traps and snares. Foundation bloodlines are the original herds that make up the foundation of the Spanish Goat Breed genetics as well as any discovered herds that have been in isolation and show a distinct phenotypical and genetic contribution to the breed. Spanish goats are usually horned, and the horns on bucks may be large and twisted. We believed that word of mouth, customer satisfaction, and reputation were keyto our operation.. The Kensing bucks weight in at 100 lbs when immature at eight months of age, and 175 lbs when full grown. He has a sister, Marble Slab. After a few years, Smoke Ridge concentrated solely on meat production, with fertility, maternal abilities, and longevity heading the selection criteria.The Smoke Ridge herd resides in north-central Montana, at the base of the Rocky Mountains. I take the goats around and let them graze and browse on neighboring land when possible, and thats their favorite activity. With the exception of eagles, all predators are kept under control by hunting, trapping, and coon dogs. The first kidding was Baylis over the Valera does. Robert Kensing had grown up with Angora goats, which were a popular breed in Texas when mohair commanded a high price, so he had experience. Barron's Spanish Goat Farm Valera Spanish Goats, Demorest, Georgia. Has nice set of horns coming in. 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. Topper (11/8/2021) has grown well on his mother's rich milk (directlyfrom the cow) and natural pasture/hay diet. As calving time coincides with kidding time, the cattle offer protection for the entire birthing herd. Will continue to show until sale. 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. Available by farm pick-up, no shipping. Ewes of all ages available as well. Other predators include eagles, ravens, raccoons, and bobcats. . Our herd of Spanish Goats are from the bloodlines of Smoke Ridge, Valera, Syfan and Baylis. 31 "When the Son of Man comes in his glory, and all the angels with him, he will sit on his glorious throne. Zebedee - ram lamb born 2/11/22 out of Rachel. Some are spotted. The Weinheimer Ranch was founded in 1878. Out of the two he has the best fleece, but just doesn't have the size or shoulder depthof twin. Their diet is naturalthe land offers Live Oak, Shin Oak, and many varieties of brush. Our llamas have different types of fiber that can be bought mixed or individually, before combined. The American Livestock Breeders Association has listed the Spanish goat as endangered. 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. Spanish goats have a distinct gate and body posture. We also breed livestock guardian dogs. They then added the now-famous Cocoa from the Wood herd as a herd sire. We leave very few bulls intact so you know they're good. 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. The Blacks are not known for their breast size, but more than makeup for it with their exceptional flavor and texture throughout the entire bird. Anything that is less than perfect is sent to slaughter. Visit our website for details about our breeding program. Bode began to take breeding very seriously in 1987, and added more top bucks to his herd from a few different sources, including some from the Kensing strain.Bode would cull the smaller goats, and preferred greater length and height. This means the nannies had to have only two sound teats, with good utter structure, kid andraise the kids on the range, and the nannies were not culled until they lost their soundness aroundten years. They are at risk for about four weeks normally issues will show up within this time frame. *Please note we are currently experiencing technical issues with the Marketplace. Weather plays a large role in the Kensings?operation. History of the Muddy Run herd/Valera strain by Peter Schechter and Rosa Peuch, October 2008. ?Culled does and doe kids also go to auction. He was bred to a herd of Spanish goats brought to Muddy Run in 1996 from a doctor who was retiring in southwest Virginia. Deworming is done by the Famacha method.The Morefield herd is trained to respect electric net fencing. Peter and Rosa brought in a new Spanish buck for three years (20002002) to refresh the herds bloodline. The Spanish goats are now kept close to home and protected by one jenny per group. This male and his sonwho looks exactly like the original Valera buck purchased in 1996have sired much of their present herd. Sire is Samuel from Dempsey Perkins line. They focused on deep, big boned billies and feminine nannies. I personally have been to allthree Sawyer ranches and saw distinct similarities. These bloodlines bring outstanding qualities: hardiness, ruggedness, and the ability to thrive in difficult environments. The herd has not had any significant problem with hooves, which are kept trimmed and checked to avoid mud packing. You can HELP SAVE this extremely rare and hard to find French breed. Valera is a relatively tall-standing meat goat, with big rounded shoulders and shorter, upright ears. the world is a stage Wauka Lake Farm Goats men who watch goats 2021 Pure Spanish Kids Pure Spanish Goat kid Kiko Spanish Cross kids Goats near me Valera Doe Georgia spanish goat Ruthie- Valera Bloodline Valera Herdsire Trip- Baylis bloodline SPANISH KIKO CROSS Pure Spanish Goat 2021 kidding season is here. Posted April 21, 2022, Brownwood, TX: SGR GOLD Certified Breeder Dave Wassenberg ~ Wassenhous Ranch ~ has Koy Kids available ~ born 1/2022. We put the bucks in with the does in September and have doe kids for sale as early as June/July. Spanish Goats often have multiple births in the form of twins, triplets, and occasionally quadruplets. The association is a legitimate Board run Non-Profit. In the bunch we have Pure Spanish and Spanish-Kiko crosses. Call for details. Our next 2 doelings came from Diane Kull. Sheep are familiar with livestock guardian dogs and electric fences. 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. They enjoy the good temperaments of their goats, and the continued hardiness and cashmere production. Bode only bred once per year, and would not begin breeding the does until they were yearlings.Bode did not have a predator problem. The herds are continually rotated, with border collies to help.Syfan uses six livestock guardian dogs and four donkeys to protect the herds. When you are looking to purchase a particular bloodline make sure that the breeder is in fact breeding that particular line true; ask specific questions of breeders if you want specific goats and/or results. Both parents are registered with AGA and A2/A2. Sawyer genetics can be picked out of the crowd. As long at they didnt mess with anyones cotton patch or crops, they were free to go. your own livestock was probably grazing on theirs.Worms and parasites were not an issue in the Pineywoods, because the animals constantly foraged in different areas. The population of goats began to dwindle.The Lowcountry goats originate in the Southeast. Evidence of Cross-Breeding:It is difficult to tell from photographs the origins of a goats genetics. Very easy going guy. Two cow / calf pairs could be available sooner. We keep nannies until they can no longer raise their kids. Does are given shelter at kidding time, but usually take refuge in the shelter of the oaks. Muddy Run Farm is proud of breeding a unique bloodline. Copyright 2020 | ALL RIGHTS RESERVED | PO BOX 477, 33 Hillsboro St, Pittsboro, NC 27312, Login to your Heritage Breed Marketplace account. Silver Rabbits, Show to Pet Quality, Fully Pedigreed, Barbados Blackbelly starter flocks for sale, For sale 6 month old Guernsey bull calf, La Flche Pullets and Cockerels (young hens and roosters), American Milking Devon Heifer and Bull Calves. Our livestock and poultry are raised on pasture, getting their nutrients from the earth the way it was intended. That initial selection has served us well, as its plain to see the variety, hardiness, and survival sense in our goat herd. 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. Proven excellent mothers. Michael continues to own and manage the Middle Valley Spanish Goat herd on this ranch in the same manner. Call or email for more details: 917-407-0472 / paulpersuad1219@yahoo.com.Posted February 26, 2022, New Market, Virginia: SGR GOLD Certified Breeder ~ Diane Kull has VALERA Kids available. This means the nannies had to have only two sound teats, with good utter structure, kid and, raise the kids on the range, and the nannies were not culled until they lost their soundness around, ten years. 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! After looking around at all the different goat varieties, we decided to get Spanish goats. And have also added some heavily-cashmered Syfan goats, and some Smoke Ridge.The Morefields have been pleased that in their recollection, theyve never had a bad mom in their herd. 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