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Ladybug Hill Farm Goats

Why goats?

We 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.  Our farm is not conducive to bush-hogging and I don't like using a lot of chemicals to control weeds.   We have been very pleased with the results our goats have given us improving the pasture for the horses.

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

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

We have recently upgraded our herd and have added some nice show goats too.  Sales list is at the bottom of this page.
 

Current breeding stock
Click for photo gallery of Cherokee	Bull City Cherokee born: Feb 06 100% Boer Paint Buck. Cherokee is a buck who has proven himself to produce quality kids. He has thrown kids who have done well in the show ring. His kids have a lot of bone, muscle, and width. 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 has passed ABGA visual inspection from two ABGA judges. and with his own show points and those of his kids he is on his way to being ennobled himself.
	Sophie 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.  She had big healthy triplets by Max Boer Goats Sharp Shewter in June 08 and has been bred to Cherokee in early October 08.
	Coriander born: Oct 06 100% Boer Traditional  Doe.  This doe is also very feminine with a nice long body with correct legs and lovely horn set. Her bloodlines include the ennobled Gold Strike. As a first time mother, she had her first kids very easily with no assistance.  She is a very attentive mother.  She had healthy twins by Nitro in June 08 and is bred back to Nitro for spring 09 kids.  She will be bred to Cherokee in late 2009.
	LHFG Parasol born: July 06 75% Boer Doe.  Despite this doe's coloring she is one of our best percentage does.  She is heavy and maintains weight well.  She produces substantial kids and actually has produced only solid red kids so far.  Although we intend for her buck kids to be market goats, her last buck kid was sold as a breeding buck for a mixed breed herd.  Parasol had 2 all red doe kids on Oct 19, 2008.  She will be rebred to Cherokee in a few months.
	Bailey born: Nov 04 50% Boer Traditional Doe.  This doe was bred by Eden Farm and was one of the first 2 goats that we bought.  She was sired by a lovely very large fullblood buck, but Bailey retains a lot of the dairy characteristics of her dam and has been the provider of many gallons of milk for our cheese-making.  Her kids are all more substantial than herself. Bailey had 2 kids by Cherokee on Oct 18, 2008.  She will be rebred to Cherokee in a few months if she holds her weight well.
	LHFG Paulette born: Feb 08 75% Boer Paint/Red Doe.  This young doe is out of Bailey and by Nitro.  Paulette is turning into a nicely muscled, broad backed doe with correct leg structure.  She should produce nice kids.  We look forward to breeding her to Cherokee in the spring of 09.
	Marianne born: June 07 Spotted Nubian Doe.  This doe was bred by Barbara Miller of Harrisonburg.  We bought Marianne to increase our milking capacity for cheese-making.  Marianne is the friendliest goat on the farm and demands attention.  Her buck kids will be sold as market goats or pets.  Her doe kids will be evaluated as possible breeding does for a commercial breeding program.  Marianne will be bred to Nitro in the fall 08.
Current sales list
	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 we will continue to use him on select does until he is sold. $650 negotiable to approved home
	LHFG Collage Tag #015 born: June 29, 2008 100% Boer Paint Doe Kid.  By polka-dot buck Max Boer Goats Sharp Shewter and out of Sophie (see above).  Very cute paint doe kid with a lot of red on her left side.  This little girl is the smallest of the triplets, but when grown she should be very nice breeding doe.  We are excited to have her in our herd.   If not sold, we will gladly retain her to breed to Cherokee in the fall of 09.   $400 See photo gallery for more pictures
	Tag #017 born: Oct 18, 2008 75% Boer traditional buck kid.  By Cherokee (read more above about Cherokee) and out of Bailey.  Just born but large and healthy.  Would be a great buck for a commercial herd.    $100 See photo gallery for more pictures
	LHFG Cocoa Puff Tag #018 born: Oct 18, 2008 75% Boer all red doe kid.  By Cherokee (read more above about Cherokee) 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 our best milkers and has been an easy breeder.    $350 See photo gallery for more pictures
	LHFG Tag #019 born: Oct 19, 2008 88% Boer all red doe kid.  By Cherokee (read more above about Cherokee) and out of Parasol.  Her dam is our most substantial, easy keeping doe and all her kids have been solid red and fast growing.  This doeling's own doe kids will be considered purebred.      $350 See photo gallery for more pictures
SOLD!!!
	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!
	Tag #016 born: June 29, 2008 100% Boer Traditional Buck Kid.  By polka-dot buck Max Boer Goats Sharp Shewter and out of Sophie (see above).  Very cute boy with a sweet disposition!  Can be weaned Aug 29 or after.  SOLD!  Congrats to Roger of WVA!!!
	Tag #009 born: March 13, 2008 Nubian/Boer cross wether.  This kid was intended for  market, but he is so friendly that we would love to find him a pet home. SOLD!  Congrats to Roger of WVA!!!

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