These billies can be DNA Registered GOLD. The Spanish goat is a landrace and varies in appearance. We currently have around 15 bucklings available for sale. The heifers were champion heifer and Blue-Carded at the 2018 & 2021 regional shows and reserve champion yearling heifer in 2019. Posted April 21, 2022, Brownwood, TX: SGR GOLD Certified Breeder Dave Wassenberg ~ Wassenhous Ranch ~ has Koy Kids available ~ born 1/2022. Prior to 2007 ranchers thought nothing of mixing in angora, dairy or meat breeds for production purposes. Call for details. 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. The environment is dry (14 inches of precipitation per year) and holds great potential for generation of wind power! Uno was just a kid, and was scheduled to be eaten for dinner by his owner. (I am keeping one of her lambs, and the other is already sold). The herds are continually rotated, with border collies to help.Syfan uses six livestock guardian dogs and four donkeys to protect the herds. Oftentimes the physical evidence of crossing does not show up until later generations. Stallworth Ranch. Syfans does usually have single births, which he attributes to the almost unsupplemented forage. The bucklings receive the supplemental feed, as do the does at kidding time. 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. Weinheimer has tried to work every anti-coyote angle possible: government trappers, dogs, bait capsules, donkeys (who killed some kids themselves so they were booted off the ranch), llamas, you name it. Except for one year, however, at Terville. As they bred back to the nannies, the Syfan influence was diluted. She is a gaited 4 year old open mare. Rotating pastures is on the top of our priority list, providing the best nature has to provide. Spanish and Kiko Goats Wauka Lake Farm Clermont, Georgia | 770-540-7721 Farm Updates If you are interested in purchasing one of our goats, then please consider a visit. Most often Certified Spanish Goat Breeders wanting to continue DNA Registrations of their goats will select out these traits before DNA Registration. Named after the Concharty area of Oklahoma. 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). A new venture, the production of Montana-hardy meat goats with a cashmere byproduct was the original business objective. 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. In this breeding, we crossed the Valera and Baylis bloodline. The DNA Registry does not ensure the quality of the goat being Registered or the Breeder registering the goat. Named after The Allison Ranch Family, Rocksprings, TexasAllison Ranch goats have been operated as a closed herd since 1960. Valera is a relatively tall-standing meat goat, with big rounded shoulders and shorter, upright ears. Story by Eugene Bradshaw, October 2010.Eugene Bradshaw passed away on March 9, 2014. Robert and Doris Kensing still raise Fullblood Spanish goats, but most of the herd is now in the hands of their nephew, David Whitworth, who is dedicated to continuing conservation of the Spanish breed. Visit our website for details about our breeding program. The herd has not had any significant problem with hooves, which are kept trimmed and checked to avoid mud packing. They have well-water and salt blocks available, but apart from that they are on straight forage year-round. They focused on deep, big boned billies and feminine nannies. The majority of Muddy Run tends to kid together within a two-week period. Support conservation by buying from members of The Livestock Conservancy. The goats love the grain cubes, and the rustle of a feed bag will bring them running to their owners, showing them to be a pretty tame bunch. Browse the listings below for animals, products and services for sale. They kept most of the original does from the original herd at the farm until their death. Starting in 1995, Muddy Run Farm has been breeding Spanish uninterruptedly. History of Syfan herd by Tom Syfan, February 2008.Tom Syfan passed away on August 10, 2013. During the summer, they reduce the grain or provide it every other couple of days just to keep the goats used to coming for food. And he had learned from the American Livestock Breeds Conservancy that Spanish goats had been assigned as a conservation priority. Their original Valera buck sired the herd from 1996 until its death in 2001. 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. They were of various colors. 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. 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. One day in 1972 an extension agent called him in about horticulturea local hobby farmer in Menard, Texas was considering growing pecans. Herbs & minerals are mixed in preparations that are used to heal the earth. Spanish Goats, LLC has a clear Mission: Safeguarding Genetic Diversity of the Spanish Goat Breed through Preservation and Promotion in Partnership with Spanish Goat Breeders. 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. We are members of the Spanish Goat Association and the Spanish Goat Conservation Society and all of our foundation heard has been DNA certified. Additional pictures/videos available. C4 Livestock is, raising their Sawyers in one of the most challenging environmental conditions for any breed of goat, and they are adapting well. He also believes it was one of the reasons why his goats were so prolific.Bodes goats had excellent birth ratesevery year at least one doe would have quintuplets, four would have quadruplets, and about 100 would have triplets. Many Texans lease their land to deer hunters, and Syfan is among them, so the Akbash is not his first choice. We currently have 4 litters on the ground! We put the bucks in with the does in September and have doe kids for sale as early as June/July. However, it soon became evident that some good replacements were being overlooked. The next kidding will be Valera over Baylis does. What they don't have in height they makeup for in hardiness and parasite resistance. Horns are usually large and long and in bucks the horns usually twist. If you would like to create a new listing or update your current listing, please email info@livestockconservancy.org. Rachel - 2 year old ewe. The result of his attention to their coats led to an all-black Spanish herd with heavy cashmere. Angora goats were more expensive than Spanish goats, because Angoras could be sold for both meat and hair. Some of the Sawyer Bloodline Producers are still raising Sawyers in this wayand other producers are raising them as individual goats. Michael worked as the Ranch Manager for Mr. Stallworth. During Syfans travels to destinations such as Australia, New Zealand, and Europe, he kept searching for the better breed of goat. Our llamas have different types of fiber that can be bought mixed or individually, before combined. The heavycashmere helps keep these goats in good body condition during the winter months. The goats have constant access to both mineral blocks and loose minerals, and drink from troughs as there are no natural streams or water sources in their pastures.The Papes deworm twice per year, running the goats through a chute and using a worming gun to dose the goats with oral dewormer, usually Ivermectin. 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. Bode formulated a feed that included hay, grain, and minerals, and had it mixed at the store. For sale - 6 month old Guernsey bull calf. The Barbados Blackbelly breed evolved in the Caribbeanto tolerate parasites, hot and humid weather and variable diet. Rock piles help.Breeding takes place in November, but neither males nor females are bred until they are 18 months old. They then brought back in the grandson of the original Spanish Valera buck. Eagles pose another problem. In early 2009, Michael Kissire purchased 100 Spanish nannies from local ranches to reintroduce meat goats on the B.E. Ewes of all ages available as well. He found out that Eugene Bradshaw in El Dorado, Texas had put together a group of 900 Spanish nannies; Shurley chose what he considered to be the top 49 nannies out of the bunch and bought them. Join our email list to receive farm news and promotional offers. He was used last year to sire a number of goats with great success. Dual registered with the American Milking Shorthorn Society and American Shorthorn Association. Become a Member of The Livestock Conservancy. said the Sawyer ranch was focused on mothering, longevity, and range survivability with minimal, input. These suggestions are for your protection. Top Quality registered stock, pricing based on quality. Proven very healthy and ready for his own herd. 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. Goats at Muddy Run Farm have access to pasture year round. Kids are typically sold soon after weaning in the fall.A primary trait that these goats are scrutinized for is fertility. Has impressive horns. If a doe has twins or triplets, she usually wont kid out the following year. We leave very few bulls intact so you know they're good. 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. Each breeder has provided a basic description of their bloodlines most common characteristics. Sire is Samuel out of Dempsey Perkins line. At Redrange Farm we believe in regenerative, sustainable farming, leaving the smallest possible carbon footprint. The Kensing bucks weight in at 100 lbs when immature at eight months of age, and 175 lbs when full grown. Has nice set of horns coming in. Their valuable genetic traits have brought them this far and now it is up to all of us to ensure their continued existence. 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). ?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. In the 1930s and 1940s, Kensings family were some of many ranchers who raised sheep and Angora goats in Texas. He made very few acquisitions. In 1991, Zona Koy Hunt purchased 20 Spanish nannies. The Papes enjoy a reputation for having great goats, and have shipped goats to breeders throughout the United States.The Papes do cull goats continually, but always for conformation, size, and udders, never for color. With the exception of eagles, all predators are kept under control by hunting, trapping, and coon dogs. Lambs were more expensive than goats. Their diet is naturalthe land offers Live Oak, Shin Oak, and many varieties of brush. 30 likes. So he kept his Spanish goats Fullblood, and added good stock to his herd. Uno became the reference buck for what is now called the Devils River bloodline. Most of their goats are brown or dark tan with a black line down the back. When the shearers came, the crew would camp out on the ranch. They have slightly different horns, and different, less gentle, temperaments than the rest. They typically give birth to twins twice a year.In 2008, The American Livestock Breeds Conservancy (ALBC) learned of the existence of these feral goats. The Valera is a longer and taller breed with longer hair coats. Darla is an SGR GOLD Certified ~ Lifetime Conservationist Member that can be found on our Breeder Mapout of Buckholts, TX. 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. Both parents are registered with AGA and A2/A2. $450. Every legal means is used from the ground to the air.In early 2014 Bill Stallworth sold all of the livestock and leased the ranch to Michael Kissire. Very easy going guy. C4 Livestock israising their Sawyers in one of the most challenging environmental conditions for any breed of goatand they are adapting well. We acknowledge a few goats that are Fullblood Spanish may get by, but we are more sure that we will keep ongoing cross-breeding out of the gene pool. Disclosure. 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 Kensings are fortunate in that they can manage predator problems. They were moderately-sized, and were stocky and with classic Spanish heads and ears. Beauty, size, and docile temperament are how this breed is known. Cashmere is no longer tolerated. 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. Spanish Goats. In a matter of days, the young start to play together, jumping and dancing in the pastures as the mother watch closely. 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. ensure that he was retaining the best meat billies possible to continue the genetics of his herd. We use an onsite incubator which holds up to 800 eggs. Named after Eugene Bradshaw, Christoval, Texas. History of the Muddy Run herd/Valera strain by Peter Schechter and Rosa Peuch, October 2008. 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. And he wishes to say, Thanks to all of you who stuck with Spanish goats.? This adaptability is reflected in the differences in the physical appearance of the Spanish goat bloodlines. As calving time coincides with kidding time, the cattle offer protection for the entire birthing herd. $250. Upon deciding to get the goats, we opted for a . Edwin also said, We made it a point to never waver, from our belief that the quality of our herd was paramount, that we would never sell anything, that we wouldnt want to keep for ourselves if we could, and to constantly strive for, improvement. About - Highland Goats We have a foundation herd we are proud to own and raise. We appreciate your patience as we work to resolve this issue. They focused on deep, big boned billies and feminine nannies. The 82-acre farm is located . Eagles are rarely seen on their ranch, and the goats are safe from raptors beneath the trees. Had single ram lamb this year. Shurley primarily chooses Spanish goats that are structurally sound. 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. The selection process for our herd is the ability to travel long distances to water and forage, medium to large frames, good legs, no excess hair, rounded horns widely spaced, good utter size for twins but not overly large that may result in injury or the inability of kids to nurse. In his final years Rob Baylis began to suffer from Alzheimers disease. 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