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Ladybug Hill Farm Boer Goats

Why GOATS?

 
Because they are amazingly full of personality and fun!


Twin girls:  Sabola and Sal


But seriously, I first decided to get a couple of goats to help with pasture management and weed control.  Having another species of animal that is a compatible grazer can be a great way to control weeds and parasites.  The farm is not conducive to bush-hogging and I don't like using a lot of chemicals to control weeds.   I have been very pleased with the results our goats have given for improving the pasture for the horses.

I first got interested in the  Boer breed so that the goats would have a dual purpose.  Weed control was the original intent, but I quickly decided that raising drug-free meat would be desirable.  Goat meat is the "most eaten" meat in the world.  I have discovered many recipes for goat meat that I enjoy. 


Market Wether

In addition to meat, I have also discovered the art of cheese-making.  Although, I generally raise meat type of goats, I discovered that one of the percentage does is a great milker and gave plenty of milk to feed my children and to make cheese and keifer.  Feta cheese has become our favorite, although we have produced aged cheddar as well. 

 

I have improved my herd dramatically and added an ennobled buck.  Many of the kids produced go on to show and breeding homes.  All of our goats are registered with ABGA.

The goats at Ladybug Hill are raised on pasture with shelter from rain and wind.   They are supplemented with a good quality goat feed and goat mineral in addition to being hayed in the winter months.  I feed to maintain good condition but I do not "push" the kids with overfeeding.  I believe in raising livestock in as natural a way as possible.  I avoid medicated feeds and other additives.  Any goat that cannot maintain condition on my simple feeding program is culled.  I do not deworm on a schedule but based on need.  This reduces parasite resistance. 

Regarding conformation, I pay particular attention to soundness of legs and feet.  My ideal goat would resemble the large, hardy South African goat that grazes over long distances and that has a strong back and hind leg capable of allowing the goat to stand up on its hind legs to reach higher browsing branches.  The trend in the U.S. show ring is to breed animals that can be posed beautifully but that actually have shallow jaws, bad feet, a short hip, and an overly straight hock.  None of these characteristics are desirable and U.S. breeders should consider the long range impact on the breed type.  I would like to see the successful show ring type to resemble a true meat type with sound structure and optimal substance that can be raised economically for its original purpose.


Photo by Jill Pariseault

Breeding stock is shown below with the sales list is at the very bottom of this page.
 

Current breeding stock
all fullblood Boer and percentage stock is ABGA registered or eligible

Unlike many goat breeders, my photos presented here are only cropped and
color corrected.  I have not "enhanced" my goats' qualities by photoshopping.

WHAT YOU SEE IS WHAT YOU GET!!!

In addition, I can take additional photos of any goat for serious buyers.

Ask about the repeat customer discount.
 


Click for photo gallery of Cherokee

Bull City Cherokee
Pedigree

born: Feb 06
100% Boer Paint Buck. Cherokee is a proven sire of show quality kids with correct structure and substance.  His kids consistently have that wide rectangular build with plenty of bone and muscle that we all seek to produce.  Cherokee's bloodlines include Powell/Holman Casey, who was dual ennobled for traditional and non-traditional. His sire is Bull City Buckwheat, who is also now ennobled. Other ennoblements in his background include. Canadian Club and NGGC Tank. He has a great disposition, stands well on his feet, has dark pigment, and good teat structure.  Cherokee is now
Ennobled

Ladybug Hill is now in co-ownership of Cherokee with Rebel Ridge Boer Goats.  I am excited about our partnership.  Please visit their webpage to find additional goats for sale.

 

Sophie
Pedigree

born:  May 06
100%
Boer Traditional  Doe.  This doe is very feminine but with a substantial build and has proven herself to be an outstanding mother.  Her bloodlines include the ennobled Pistolero, Pipeline, and Downen.  Having raised all three sets of triplets with virtually no assistance, she has proven herself to be a prolific and attentive mother. Sophie had her fourth set of triplets in Feb 2011.  Both bucks have gone to breeding homes, but the doe kid, Clover Hill,  will be retained for the breeding herd.

We lost Sophie in Feb 2011 due to complications of kidding.  She was invaluable to our herd.

 

RRG1 Rebel Ridge American Honey
Pedigree
born: April 2010

100%
Boer Traditional  Doe by Ennobled "Kimber" and out of Ennobled (pending) "Delilah". 
Honey is show correct and has 10 ABGA points. She won the 3-6 month full blood doe class at the Maryland State Fair out of 23 does. Super neck extension, smooth fronted, wide topped and nice hip structure, good bite, fully pigmented, 1+2 teat clean structure.  Her full sister is RRG1 Rebel Ridge Hello Beautiful who placed 4th out of 81 does in the 12-16 month full blood doe class at the 2010 ABGA National Show. Honey passed both visual inspections on 4-30-11.

Ladybug Hill is now in co-ownership of Honey with Rebel Ridge Boer Goats. Please visit their webpage to find additional goats for sale.

 

LHFG Sabola
Pedigree

Tag #022

born: Feb 09
100%
Boer Traditional Doe.  This lovely young doe is out of Coriander and by Nitro, an all red buck.  She is a beautiful doe with nice length of neck and body and correct leg structure.  Sabola had an all-red doe kid by Cherokee in Oct 2010.

Sabola had twin bucks (#46 and #47 below) by Custom Classic, a son of the Ennobled "Kimber" Custom received 131 ABGA points during the 2010 show season were he won many classes (including a class win at the 2010 NAILE), many division and reserve divisions and two overall championships (including the 2010 Maryland State Fair champion buck).  See his pedigree.

Bred to:
Custom Classic is
a son of the Ennobled "Kimber" Custom received 131 ABGA points during the 2010 show season were he won many classes (including a class win at the 2010 NAILE), many division and reserve divisions and two overall championships (including the 2010 Maryland State Fair champion buck).  See his pedigree. He is just a few points from his Ennoblement.

Priced at:  $1,500 for doe and kids due March 2012

 


LFC Glory 2
Pedigree

Tag #

born:
100%
Boer Traditional Doe.  This beautiful young show doe has a pedigree full of Ennoblements, including NAMA Blitz who was the $40,000 buck from the T4 Ranch dispersal and his sire, Dr. Pepper, the 2002 to 2004 South African World Champion Buck.  She has show points and has been visually inspected.

 She is an extremely widely made doe with excellent legs and feet.  She is long and level over the back/butt.  Her breed type is classic with a lovely roman nose and good horn placement and shape. She has perfect teat/udder structure and is fully pigmented.  She is a very easy keeper.  She has all the traits that I am looking to add to my herd

Bred to:
Custom Classic is
a son of the Ennobled "Kimber" Custom received 131 ABGA points during the 2010 show season were he won many classes (including a class win at the 2010 NAILE), many division and reserve divisions and two overall championships (including the 2010 Maryland State Fair champion buck).  See his pedigree. He is just a few points from his Ennoblement.

Kids due March 2012

 

Bailey
Pedigree
born: Nov 04
50%
Boer Traditional Doe.  This doe was bred by Eden Farm and was the first goat that I bought.  She was sired by a lovely very large fullblood buck, but Bailey retains a lot of the dairy characteristics of her dam.  She has been the provider of many gallons of milk for cheese-making.  She consistently produces kids that are much higher quality than herself with plenty of substance.
 Her large and long frame is a perfect cross with my heavily muscled buck Cherokee.

Bred to:
Custom Classic is
a son of the Ennobled "Kimber" Custom received 131 ABGA points during the 2010 show season were he won many classes (including a class win at the 2010 NAILE), many division and reserve divisions and two overall championships (including the 2010 Maryland State Fair champion buck).  See his pedigree. He is just a few points from his Ennoblement.

Kids due March 2012

 

LHFG Vallerina
Pedigree

Tag #21

born: Feb 09
Spotted 50% Boer doe.  This loudly colored doe is out of the Nubian doe. Although I have mostly converted my breeding program into a Fullblood herd, I really like the does with some Nubian blood.  They are natural mothers that are able to grow kids to market weight quickly with their ample milk supply.  I also like to dabble in cheese making after the kids are weaned.  Val has proved to be a prolific doe. 
She recently raised a set of triplets quite well.

Bred to:
Custom Classic is
a son of the Ennobled "Kimber" Custom received 131 ABGA points during the 2010 show season were he won many classes (including a class win at the 2010 NAILE), many division and reserve divisions and two overall championships (including the 2010 Maryland State Fair champion buck).  See his pedigree. He is just a few points from his Ennoblement.

Priced at:  $1,500 for doe and kids due March 2012

 


Photo at 12 months

Rebel Ridge Simply Synthetic
Pedigree
born: Feb 09
100%
Boer Traditional Doe.  By Downen T130 Cochise (Ennobled) and out of Mitti Fran (Ennobled).  Her full sister, Tillie, is also Ennobled as of Jan 2011.

What a fabulous pedigree on this doe!  Syn is a truly outstanding individual that I am proud to have in my program.  She is wide and substantial.  My plan is to breed Syn to Cherokee (Ennobled) for some great show quality Fullbloods.  She has twinned each time

 


Photo at 12 months

Mary Something
Pedigree
born: April 09
100%
Boer Traditional Doe.  By KEMR Blockbuster (Ennobled Eggsfile, Ennobled Top Gun No2, Ennobled Sunny Acres Redtail) and out of doe with CODI and South African genetics.   Blockbuster has a great show record with many wins and Grand Champions.   Mary has great breed type with a beautiful head and horn structure. She is very feminine with nice legs. She has twinned both times she was bred and is an excellent mother with fast gains.

Bred to:
Custom Classic is
a son of the Ennobled "Kimber" Custom received 131 ABGA points during the 2010 show season were he won many classes (including a class win at the 2010 NAILE), many division and reserve divisions and two overall championships (including the 2010 Maryland State Fair champion buck).  See his pedigree. He is just a few points from his Ennoblement.

Priced at:  $850 for doe and kids due March 2012

 


Photo at 11 months

LHFG Saffron
Tag #42

born: October 7, 2010
Fullblood all RED doe kid by Cherokee (
ENNOBLED).  and out of Sabola (see above).  Sabola, her mother, is one of my favorite does.   She is my best kid from the fall 2010.  She has great length and width.  Her color is an added bonus!

Bred to:
Custom Classic is
a son of the Ennobled "Kimber" Custom received 131 ABGA points during the 2010 show season were he won many classes (including a class win at the 2010 NAILE), many division and reserve divisions and two overall championships (including the 2010 Maryland State Fair champion buck).  See his pedigree. He is just a few points from his Ennoblement.

Priced at:  $1,200 for doe and kids due March 2012

 


Photo at 11 months

LHFG Annabella
Tag #40

born: October 6, 2010
Fullblood traditional doe kid by Cherokee (
ENNOBLED).  and out of Sal (full sister to Sabola).  This traditional doe kid is nicely put together with that classic Boer doe look.  She is feminine, long bodied, and correct on her feet.

Bred to:
Custom Classic is a son of the Ennobled "Kimber" Custom received 131 ABGA points during the 2010 show season were he won many classes (including a class win at the 2010 NAILE), many division and reserve divisions and two overall championships (including the 2010 Maryland State Fair champion buck).  See his pedigree. He is just a few points from his Ennoblement.

Priced at:  $1,000 for doe and kids due March 2012

 


Photo
at 6 weeks

Clover Hill
No Tag

born: Feb 19, 2011
100%
Boer Doe kid out of Sophie and by Cherokee.  This traditional doe kid will be retained in the breeding herd.  Her dam Sophie produced four sets of triplets for me and was a great mother.

 

Current sales list
updated Dec 12, 2011
 

 

Please email Chris at Ladybug Hill for fastest response.

For Sale

See does in breeding section above for bred does for sale. 

 


Photo at 5 months

 

LHFG Brutus
Tag #48

born: June 30, 2011
Traditional Fullblood buck kid by Cherokee (
ENNOBLED) and out of Simply Synthetic.  This kid was a twin but the other kid was malpositioned at birth and did not survive. 

This good looking, wide and well muscled buck has no less than 11 Ennoblements showing on his parents' ABGA papers (first 3 generations).

Buck $650
 

 


Photo at 5 months
 

LHFG Custom Made
"Skeeter"
Tag #47

born: June 28, 2011
Traditional Fullblood buck kid by Custom Classic (see below) and out of Sabola. This is a good looking buck kid with good length, good pigment and a great personality.  He would be a great buck for a new goat owner as he is so easy to handle.

Custom Classic is a son of the Ennobled "Kimber" Custom received 131 ABGA points during the 2010 show season were he won many classes (including a class win at the 2010 NAILE), many division and reserve divisions and two overall championships (including the 2010 Maryland State Fair champion buck).  See his pedigree. He is just a few points from his Ennoblement.

Buck $850

 


Photo at 5 months
 

LHFG Miss Panache
Tag #44

born: June 22, 2011
Traditional Fullblood doe kid by Cherokee (
ENNOBLED) and out of Mary Something.  The dam of these kids produced one of my best buck kids last kidding.   Full sister to Tag #45 (above) and also "Jazz Man" (see below).   She has 10 Ennoblements showing on her parents' ABGA papers (first 3 generations).  This doe kid is very classic and very feminine. 

Doe $650
 

 



Photo at 3 months
 

LHFG Snowflake Bentley
Tag #52

born: Sept 7, 2011
Traditional percentage (75%) doe kid by Cherokee (
ENNOBLED) and out of Bailey.  The dam of these kids has been an excellent producer and mother and often throws color.    Full sister to Tag #53.

Doe $400
 

 



Photo at 3 months
 

LHFG Norma Jean
Tag #53

born: Sept 7, 2011
All RED percentage (75%) doe kid by Cherokee (
ENNOBLED) and out of Bailey.  The dam of these kids has been an excellent producer and mother and often throws color.    Full sister to Tag #52.

Doe $650
 

 

SOLD!!!

 


Photo at 1 month
 

LHFG Mountain Magic
Tag #46

born: June 28, 2011
Traditional Fullblood buck kid by Custom Classic (see below) and out of Sabola. This is a large, very well balanced buck kid with a long cape. He has good pigment.

Custom Classic is a son of the Ennobled "Kimber" Custom received 131 ABGA points during the 2010 show season were he won many classes (including a class win at the 2010 NAILE), many division and reserve divisions and two overall championships (including the 2010 Maryland State Fair champion buck).  See his pedigree.  His owners are working on his Ennoblement.

SOLD!!
Congrats to Kathy Orr!
I appreciate your repeat business!

 


Photo at 8 weeks

LHFG Sweet Pea
Tag #50

born: July 1, 2011
This fancy  painted doe kid has spots too! She is out of Vallerina and by Cherokee (
ENNOBLED).  She is 75% Boer and 25% Nubian.  She is a triplet from an excellent producing doe.

SOLD!!
Congrats to Amy Redifer!

 

 


Photo at 2 weeks

LHFG unnamed
Tag #49

born: July 1, 2011
This fancy spotted kid is out of Vallerina and by Cherokee (
ENNOBLED).  He is 75% Boer and 25% Nubian.  He is a triplet.

SOLD!
 

 


Photo at 8 weeks

LHFG unnamed
Tag #45

born: June 22, 2011
Traditional Fullblood buck kid by Cherokee (
ENNOBLED) and out of Mary Something.  The dam of these kids produced one of my best buck kids last kidding.  This buck kid is growing well and promises to have the same substance and width as his full brother (see "Jazz Man" below).  He has 10 Ennoblements showing on his parents' ABGA papers (first 3 generations).  He has classic type and good pigment.

SOLD!!
 

 


Photo at 2 weeks

LHFG unnamed
Tag #51

born: July 1, 2011
This fancy red painted kid is out of Vallerina and by Cherokee (
ENNOBLED).  He is 75% Boer and 25% Nubian.  He is a triplet.

SOLD!
 

 


Photo at 3 months

LHFG Tuva
Tag #34

born: October 1, 2010
Fullblood buck kid by Cherokee (
ENNOBLED).  This boy is out of Simply Synthetic (see above).  Both Syn's dam and sire are also  ENNOBLED.  This buck kid has numerous Ennoblements in his pedigree--at least 12 in the first 5 generations.  I was hoping for doe kids to retain, but I will be offering these buck  kids to a show or breeding home.  These kids should be large, wide, big boned and very correct in leg structure. 

SOLD!
Congrats to
Twister Hill Farm in Maryland!

 


Photo at 4 months

LHFG Takoda
Tag #35

born: October 1, 2010
Fullblood buck kid by Cherokee (
ENNOBLED).  #35 is out of Simply Synthetic (see above).  Both Syn's dam and sire are also  ENNOBLED.  I was hoping for doe kids to retain, but I will be offering these buck  kids to a show or breeding home.  These kids should be large, wide, big boned and very correct in leg structure. This boy is beautifully marked with very nice deep red color.

SOLD!
Congrats to Travis and Charity!

 


Photo at 3 months

LHFG Jazz Man
Tag #36

born: October 4, 2010
Fullblood buck kid by Cherokee (
ENNOBLED) and out of Mary Something (see above).  This extremely friendly and calm buck kid is the most substantial kid this season.  He has a beautiful shoulder and head.  He would be a great herd sire for a small hobby goat farm.

SOLD!
Congrats to Theron Cunningham of
in Pennsylvania!!!
Cunningham Boer Goats

 


Photo at 3 months

LHFG O'Malley
Tag #41

born: October 6, 2010
Fullblood paint buck kid by Cherokee (
ENNOBLED).  and out of Sal (see above).  This a tall rangy buck kid with great length and beautiful markings.  He would be a good choice for a herd sire with his pedigree and color.

SOLD!

 


Photo at 3 months

LHFG Tasmine
Tag #37

born: October 4, 2010
Fullblood doe kid by Cherokee (
ENNOBLED).  and out of Mary Something (see above).  This is a beautiful feminine doe kid with great length and good legs.

SOLD!

 


Photo at 2 weeks

LHFG Samantha
Tag #39

born: October 5, 2010
Percentage (75%) doe kid by Cherokee (
ENNOBLED).  and out of Vallerina (see above).  This is a beautiful all-red doe kid.  She should be a standout in the show ring or as an addition to a color breeding herd.

SOLD!
Congrats to Sherrie
in Pennsylvania!!!

 


Photo at 2 weeks old

LHFG McDuffee
Tag #38

born: October 5, 2010
Percentage traditional buck kid by Cherokee (
ENNOBLED).  and out of Vallerina (see above).  He would be a great market or show wether.

SOLD!

 


Photo at 2 weeks

LHFG Unnamed
Tag #31, 32, 33

born: April 2010
Fullblood buck kids by Cherokee (
ENNOBLED).  These kids are out of Sophie who so far has only produced triplets for me. She has kidded and raised her triplets with no assistance.  As potential herd sires, these buck kids should add good maternal characteristics to your herd as well as the muscle and bone that Cherokee has consistently passed on. 

SOLD!

 


Pictured at 6 weeks

LHFG Unnamed
Tag #27

born: June 8, 2009
75% Boer wether by Cherokee (
ENNOBLED) Beautiful paint markings. This wether is very friendly and well handled.   Would be a standout in the showring!

SOLD!

 


Pictured at
6 weeks

LHFG Unnamed
Tag #28

born: June 8, 2009
75%
Boer wether by Cherokee (ENNOBLED).    This all red wether is very large with great bone and a strong head.   Should be  a great show wether.

SOLD!

 


Pictured at 5 weeks


LHFG Moon River
Tag #029

born: June 12, 2009
88% Percentage
Boer doe kid.  By  Cherokee (ENNOBLED) and out of Paulette.     This beautiful doe kid has very long cape and will likely throw color herself.

SOLD!
Congrats to Laura of
Sandstone, WV!!

 


Pictured at 5 months


LHFG Marga Rita
Tag #030

born: June 12, 2009
88% Percentage
Boer doe kid.  By  Cherokee (ENNOBLED) and out of Paulette.     This classically traditional doe kid has beautiful dark pigment and a very deep red cape.  She is friendly and outgoing. 

SOLD!
Congrats to Laura of
Sandstone, WV!!

 


Pictured at a year old

LHFG Paulette
Tag #05

born: Feb 08
75%
Boer red doe.  This young doe is out of Bailey and by Nitro.  Paulette is turning into a nicely muscled, broad backed doe.  She should produce nice kids.  She had two lovely doe kids by Cherokee.  She has been rebred to Cherokee.

SOLD!
Congrats to Laura of
Sandstone, WV!!

 


Photo at 4 months


LHFG Clementine
Tag #025

born: March 9, 2009
100%
Traditional Boer doe kid.  By  Cherokee (ENNOBLED) and out of Sophie.    Dam's bloodlines include the ennobled Pistolero, Pipeline, and Downen.

SOLD!
Congrats to Laura of
Sandstone, WV!!

 


Photo at 2 weeks old

LHFG The Last Riot
Tag #024
born: March 9, 2009
100%
Traditional Boer buck kid.  By Cherokee (ENNOBLED) and out of Sophie.   Dam's bloodlines include the ennobled Pistolero, Pipeline, and Downen. This buck kid has a very strong head and looks to be a big boy!  He would make a great herd sire. 

SOLD!
Congrats to Amanda of Fredricksburg!

 


Pictured at 5 months

LHFG Pumpkin
Tag #019

born: Oct 19, 2008
88%
Boer all red doe kid.  By Cherokee (ENNOBLED) and out of Parasol.  Her dam is my most substantial, easy keeping doe and all her kids have been solid red and fast growing.  This doe is no exception--she is very substantial and wide.  This doeling's own doe kids will be considered purebred.   

SOLD!
Congrats to
Page of Remington!!!

 


Photo at 2 weeks old

LHFG Puzzle
Tag #026

born: March 9, 2009
100% Traditional Boer doe kid.  By Cherokee (ENNOBLED) and out of Sophie.    Dam's bloodlines include the ennobled Pistolero, Pipeline, and Downen.   

SOLD!
Congrats to
Page of Remington!!!

 



Pictured at 4 months

LHFG Cocoa Puff
Tag #018

born: Oct 18, 2008
75%
Boer all red doe kid.  By Cherokee (ENNOBLED) and out of Bailey.  This doe kid has very nice dark pigment.  Her dam has produced several all red kids when bred to a variety of bucks.  Her dam is one of the best milkers and has been an easy breeder.   This doe kid is substantial but feminine and would make a lovely addition to any herd. 

SOLD!
Congrats to
Teresa of Churchville!

 

Red Nitro
born: Feb 07
100%
Full Blood Boer Buck, ALL RED. 
This buck has done a great job getting does bred.  He is sweet and easy to work with also.  His easy-going temperament would be an asset for first-time goat owners.  His dark color is ideal for a breeding program emphasizing paints/colors.  Great horn set and long bodied.  Nitro has out-sired himself and I will continue to use him on select does until he is sold.

SOLD!
Congrats to Lynette and Samantha
of Stanley!

 

 

LHFG Powhatan
Tag #017

born: Oct 18, 2008
75%
Boer traditional buck kid.  By Cherokee (ENNOBLED) and out of Bailey.  Just born but large and healthy.  Would be a great buck for a commercial herd.   

SOLD!
Congrats to Amanda of Fredricksburg!

 

Unnamed
Tag #014

born: June 29, 2008
100%
Boer Traditional Buck Kid.  By polka-dot buck Max Boer Goats Sharp Shewter and out of Sophie (see above).  The biggest of the triplets, #14 is a very vigorous, friendly, large, healthy boy! He is wide and big boned with strong breed characteristic through his head.  His dark red coloring is ideal.  Would make a great herd sire.  

SOLD!
Congrats to Mackenzie & Jacob!

 

LHFG Tansy
Tag #012

born:  June 7, 2008
100%
Boer Traditional Doe Kid.  This beautiful kid is out of Coriander and by Nitro.  She has the darkest red cape on the farm.  

SOLD!
Congrats to the Carpenters!

 

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