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Ladybug Hill Farm 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. 

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.

Sales list is at the bottom of this page.
 

Current breeding stock all fullblood Boer and percentage stock is ABGA registered or eligible
Click for photo gallery of Cherokee	Bull City Cherokee 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 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 healthy triplets by Max Boer Goats Sharp Shewter in June 08 and another set of healthy triplets by Cherokee in March 09.  Having raised both sets up triplets with virtually unassisted, she has proved to be a prolific and attentive mother. She is bred to Kimber from Rebel Ridge Farm for spring 2010 kids.
	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. She kids very easily with no assistance and is a very attentive mother.  She had beautiful twin doe kids by Nitro in Feb 09. Tragically, I lost Cori in Sept 09.  We will retain her two lovely doe kids to replace her in the breeding program.
	Collage Tag #015 born: June 08 100% Boer Paint Doe Kid.  By polka-dot buck Max Boer Goats Sharp Shewter and out of Sophie (see above).  Despite being the smallest of a set of triplets, she has grown into a substantial doe with plenty of width.   I am excited to have her in the herd.  Collage has been bred to Cherokee for March 2010 kids.
	LHFG Sabola 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 will be retained by Ladybug Hill as a breeding doe.  She has a nice length of body with correct leg structure.  She will be retained by Ladybug Hill as a breeding doe.  She will be bred this spring.
Pictured at 10 months	LHFG Sal Tag #023 born: Feb 09 100% Boer Traditional Doe.  This beautiful young doe is out of Coriander and by Nitro, an all red buck.  She carries weight well and has a substantial loin, deep body, and correct legs.  She will be retained by Ladybug Hill as a breeding doe.  She is the twin sister to the above doe kid.  She will be bred this spring.
	Bailey born: Nov 04 50% Boer Traditional Doe.  This doe was bred by Eden Farm and was one of the first 2 goats 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.  Bailey had two buck kids by Cherokee on June 8, 2009.
	LHFG Vallerina Tag #21 born: Feb 09 Spotted 50% Boer doe.  This adorable doe kid is out of the good producing Nubian Marianne. Vallerina has replaced Marianne in the breeding herd.  She will be bred to Cherokee in spring 2010.  I might have some interesting colors out of that match!
	Rebel Ridge Simply Synthetic born: Feb 09 100% Boer Traditional Doe.  By Downen T130 Cochise (Ennobled) and out of Mitti Fran (Ennobled).  What a fabulous pedigree on this doe kid!  Syn is a truly outstanding individual that I am proud to have in my program.  My plan is to breed Syn to Cherokee (Ennobled) for some great show quality Fullbloods.  She will bred in spring 2010.
	Mary Something No Tag born: April 09 100% Boer Doe kid.  By KEMR Blockbuster (by the Ennobled Eggsfile) and out of doe with CODI and South African genetics.   Blockbuster has a great show record with many wins and Grand Champions.
Current sales list updated Feb 22, 2010
More kids due in March, April, and May of 2010.  Please visit again!
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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!!!
	LHFG Parasol born: July 06 75% Boer Doe.  Despite this doe's coloring she is one of my 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 I 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 and then triplets for Page. SOLD! Congrats to Page of Remington!!!
	Marianne born: June 07 Spotted Nubian Doe.  This doe was bred by Barbara Miller of Harrisonburg.  We bought Marianne to increase the milking capacity for cheese-making.  Marianne is the friendliest goat on the farm and demands attention. I have decided to offer Marianne for sale and will instead retain her 50% Boer doe kid for the breeding program.  SOLD! Congrats to Jennifer of Weyers Cave!
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!
	Unnamed 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!!!

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