As a result we have had to upgrade the Spanish Goat Association Resource Website. Visit our website for details about our breeding program. Our breeds can be found on the Conservation Priority List (CPL), and are being monitored to ensure their survival. At the advice of our Technical Advisors, Spanish Goats, LLC relies upon a descriptive approach provided by the individual bloodline producers when defining the Spanish goat breed. He recognizes that the problem isnt just the death-toll numbers, its the toll on selective breeding. Our livestock and poultry are raised on pasture, getting their nutrients from the earth the way it was intended. Joe Preston Neely also ran a herd of the Foundation Sawyer on the Neely-Sawyer Ranch inSonora, TX. 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. Sire is Samuel out of Dempsey Perkins line. The BOS is required to become a listed breeder and to Verify and DNA Register goats. Despite a nannys conformation, she is no good without a live kid. As long at they didnt mess with anyones cotton patch or crops, they were free to go. Shurley has the experience to know that if you want to continue to keep Spanish blood in the herd, youve got to raise some Fullblood Spanish goats. 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. The width, length and bend of the ear can be signs of cross-breeding as well as thickness, twist and curl of the horns, and profile of the nose. Dam and Sire DNA Registered. 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. The ranchers ate it, too. We keep nannies until they can no longer raise their kids. The heifers were champion heifer and Blue-Carded at the 2018 & 2021 regional shows and reserve champion yearling heifer in 2019. Except for one year, however, at Terville. Intelligence, quick reactions and the athletic ability to run fast determine who lives and dieseven now. He attributes the fact that in 30 years he never had to worm his goats to his feeding technique. In his final years Rob Baylis began to suffer from Alzheimers disease. Topper (11/8/2021) has grown well on his mother's rich milk (directlyfrom the cow) and natural pasture/hay diet. The goats are expected to be hardythere is no deworming, and natural forage is only supplemented when necessary by 20% protein blocks.Shurleys long-term goat-ranching strategy lies in developing a composite herd that includes a mix of Boer, Nubian, Kiko, and Spanish in the mix. This male and his sonwho looks exactly like the original Valera buck purchased in 1996have sired much of their present herd.Peter and Rosa have endeavored to keep the more Spanish does to be bred to the bucks, maintaining the Spanish characteristics in the herd. He has a sister, Marble Slab. Proven very healthy and ready for his own herd. Anatolians, Maremmas, and crosses thereof, guard the goats at home or off property at weed projects, at approximately one dog per 100 goats.Nearly one third of the doe herd is Fullblood Spanish, and every few years those does are bred to a Fullblood Spanish buck to make a new batch of mother goats. The entire Smoke Ridge doeherd is sorted into groups of approximately 75 animals, and a single buck is put with each group for three and a half weeks. In 2007 losses due to predation still amounted to almost 20%. They are available about September 1st. We currently have around 15 bucklings available for sale. The bucklings receive the supplemental feed, as do the does at kidding time. These goats were raised on the range and, managed as a herd. 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. Hes not happy with guessing whats best, he wants proof. The bird will dress out at about 85% of its weight. Peter and Rosa were interested in conserving a heritage breed. It is import to check them over when unloading and make sure they do not have a temperature, runny eyes, runny nose or diarrhea. Three of these are Suri llamas, with beautiful soft straight hair. Sawyer genetics can be picked out of the crowd. What they don't have in height they makeup for in hardiness and parasite resistance. Since then he has added a performance-tested Sawyer billy to breed with Unos progeny, and to produce sires for use in his composite breeding program. Three Springs Ranch ~ Athens, AL. The ears are medium sized and are usually carried horizontally forward along-side the head. They are at risk for about four weeks normally issues will show up within this time frame. The adults are medium in size weighing between 100-200 lbs. The environment is dry (14 inches of precipitation per year) and holds great potential for generation of wind power! 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. As we discover new bloodlines that meet our criteria and collect their DNA Samples we then add them to our list. Craig and Yvonne select does for fertility and their ability to successfully bring kids to weaning weight, on forage only, in half a year. After the successful trial run with their wethers, the Morefields decided to become breeders in 2003, with cashmere as their primary goal.The Morefield breeding herd started with cashmere does from Chris McGuire, via Kathryn Cooper, a former cashmere breeder in Southern Ohio. Muddy Run Farm is home to Suri and Furry llamas. But when visitors come to the house, their eyes are riveted on the gigantic 1860s old oak post barn. Will be weaned, halter trained and ready to go in September. The heavy, cashmere helps keep these goats in good body condition during the winter months. There is no dense tree coverage protecting the land, and a constant supply of young goats also means that when the eagles return to the area after migration, there are kids to be had. Meat is lean and flavorful giving way to being known as the Gourmet roasting duck. However, the original gene pool was not swamped by this, and the Weinheimer bloodline retains some unique Spanish genes.Among the herd may be found a dozen or so blue goats. The Kensing bucks weight in at 100 lbs when immature at eight months of age, and 175 lbs when full grown. Support conservation by buying from members of The Livestock Conservancy. 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. Around the time that Kensing moved to Menard, meat goat ranchers in Texas were getting excited about imported breeds, specifically Boer goats. 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. 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. They do not breed for meat, and prefer a brown coat to black.Morefield nannies grow to be about 90-110 lbs., the billies have grown up to 200 lbs but are usually around 175 lbs. Their original Valera buck sired the herd from 1996 until its death in 2001. Both needed to support and build muscle mass. I personally have been to all, three Sawyer ranches and saw distinct similarities. Call for details. 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. 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. Each bloodline has a sample of five females and one male. Karakul Sheep were added to the farm in 2016. Browse the listings below for animals, products and services for sale. 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. Verified and Certified Spanish Goat Breeders please list your FOR SALE information using this link: FOR SALE APPLICATION. Here is what Joe Preston has to say about his herd, We seldom have a Nannie thatdoes not have kids. If the Dam is Baylis and the Sire is Low Country then the offspring is Low Country/Baylis. Coyotes have, in the past, killed one third of the population of the herd. 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. We appreciate your patience as we work to resolve this issue. 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. The availability of rocky surfaces in the area ensures that there is never any need for hoof trimming.Buyers of their Spanish goats usually want weaned kids that are 3050 lbs., and want them at different times of the year. They dont make those anymore! One adult on the island is polled. 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. Uno became the reference buck for what is now called the Devils River bloodline. In the 1960s a local resident living near the plantation stocked the island with Spanish goats and harvested a few for meat on occasion.Unable to cross the channel to the mainland, the Lowcountry goats ran feral and untended on the island for over 40 years, being secluded from the mainland. Copyright 2020 | ALL RIGHTS RESERVED | PO BOX 477, 33 Hillsboro St, Pittsboro, NC 27312, Login to your Heritage Breed Marketplace account. Not Kensing. Peter and Rosa have endeavored to keep the more Spanish does to be bred to the bucks, maintaining the Spanish characteristics in the herd. They also kept Spanish goats. The Baylis are somewhat smaller and deep chested. The phenotype is a longer, deeper body withheavier bone structure. However, if for some reason a kid needed assistance, the Bodes would be there to help. We decided to take a giant step and create an interactive Breeder Website and Database that combines All Things Pure Spanish Goats into SPANISH GOATS, LLC. When a good buck can be replaced with a better buck, so be it, and the culled older bucks usually go to hunting programs where their horns are prized by hunters.Syfan sells mature does, bucks, bucklings, and a few doelings to breeders. Story by Eugene Bradshaw, October 2010.Eugene Bradshaw passed away on March 9, 2014. Visit our website for details about our breeding program. Registered with LLSBA. Spanish goats have straight to slightly convex facial profiles. They are smart, noisy and affectionate. Verified and Certified Pure Spanish Goat Breeders are welcome to list their available Verified and DNA Registered Pure Spanish Goats on this Site. Spanish goat genetics are diverse and adaptable. 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. Lines include: Sutliff Belties, Goose Creek, Klover Korners and Big Creek. their commitment to stay true to the genetics while putting their personal stamp on them. Peter and Rosa researched the breed with the help of Virginia State University, who directed them to their first buck and two does from Irene Feltner, a retired Baltimore policewoman, in Stanardsville, VA. Feltner had brought the buck from Texas in 1991. The dogs couldnt catch the crows, or keep up with all of them. Goats Need Quick Attention When your goat is sick, every moment counts. Barron's Spanish Goat Farm Valera Spanish Goats | Demorest GA SGR GOLD Certified Breeder ~ Eric Napier.304-544-9742 ~ enexcavating@yahoo.comPosted August 14, 2022, Bridgeport, TEXAS: SGR GOLD CERTIFIED Breeder ~ Mike Watkins ~ has 4 Black & White Syfan Bucklings available. Low to moderate input management system females are generally from 70 up to 125 pounds and bucks are from 90 to 175 pounds. The Karakul wool is well known among hand spinners because of its array of colors. I'm looking to sell 7 exposed pairs for $1,200 and a bull for $1,500. Their original Valera buck sired the herd from 1996 until its death in 2001. Keep your eyes on them and keep them separate from your herd for at least 30 to 45 days. Our purpose is to breed longevityinto the herd. 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. When Wesley Sawyer passed away, his, nieces and nephew inherited the herd and the land. Adriel - 2 year old ewe with scours. Apparently the brush is a deterrent for eagles, making landing and take-off too tricky for them. Two 2021 purebred rams available. The Kensings had a friend out west who needed bucks, and that type of demand helped shape their breeding strategies. The only goats listed on this page are Verified as Pure Spanish Goats and can be DNA Registered with the Spanish Goat Registry (SGR). We are located in Clermont Georgia (About 1 1/2 hours northeast of Atlanta. Kidding times have been June and December, with some changes through the years. Will continue to show until sale. He was bred to a herd of Spanish goats brought to Muddy Run in 1996 from a doctor who was retiring in southwest Virginia. Rosa is more vigilant during spring and autumn when the ground is soft.Peter and Rosa run the buck with the does year-round as they believe it's easier to keep them all together and that the herd is happier. 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 other ranches are in Texas and these producers are working to. Most billy Kids are castrated and later sold at auction. Emailheritagehollowllc@gmail.com, Native Milking Shorthorn cattle for sale. Dual registered with the American Milking Shorthorn Society and American Shorthorn Association. After 2 years, the Syfan billies were sold. Nanny kids are carefully scrutinized and the best replacements are place don feed to encourage good growth and to teach them to come when called, be around stock dogs, and handle close quarters and working chutes.After two months these nanny kids are turned out into their own pasture to await breeding. 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. There may have been more kids missingeagles will dive down at their prey and swoop back up, carrying it off in their talons. Spanish goats are usually horned, and the horns on bucks may be large and twisted. 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. August 2020. Zebedee - ram lamb born 2/11/22 out of Rachel. The llamas came to the farm in early 2000 as guard animals for the goats. If a Low Country/Baylis Dam is bred to a Low Country Sire the offspring is Low Country/ Fullblood Spanish Goat it is not 3/4 Low Country. The Kensings are fortunate in that they can manage predator problems. Rock piles help.Breeding takes place in November, but neither males nor females are bred until they are 18 months old. There are still predators though, mainly bobcats, raccoons, and foxes. The bucklings are then kept separate from the herd, and given feed daily to help them fill out and to keep them gentled. When Wesley Sawyer passed away, hisnieces and nephew inherited the herd and the land. They focused on deep, big boned billies and feminine nannies. Their diet is naturalthe land offers Live Oak, Shin Oak, and many varieties of brush. We use an onsite incubator which holds up to 800 eggs. The hope of Spanish Goats, LLC is thatthe Bloodline continues to be an option for meat producers and the Certified Breeders continue intheir commitment to stay true to the genetics while putting their personal stamp on them. With 5 boars and 10 sows we are able to provide numerous genetics. 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. said the Sawyer ranch was focused on mothering, longevity, and range survivability with minimal, input. Spanish goats have a distinct gate and body posture. Syfan only supplements their feed in the winter months, at which time he puts out corn. in working conditions. 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. They are on the Critically Endangered List with the Livestock Conservancy with very few breeders nationwide. Thankfully there are still a few isolated herds of Spanish goats running around in the Devils River area of Texas that arent being crossed with other breeds.Shurley would like to state that many of the long-time breeders of Spanish goats listed on this website served as an inspiration to him in his meat goat ventures over the years. Their original Valera buck sired the herd from 1996 until his death in 2001. Because of this, the herd uses a mixture of inbreeding and linebreeding, which has worked well for decades. Our first pair came from OldHoltwood Farm in Silk Hope, NC. He was bred to a herd of Spanish goats brought to Muddy Run in 1996 from a doctor who was retiring in southwest Virginia. Proven excellent mothers. The majority of Muddy Run does tend to kid together within a two-week period. Meat is considered tasty and juicy. Good, attentive mom. If you would like to create a new listing or update your current listing, please email info@livestockconservancy.org. 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. Call 432-296-1555 or drwassy@gmail.comPosted April 1, 2022, Grandbury, TX:SGR GOLD Certified Breeders John & Garry Boozer have three month old KENSING billy kids available. Anything that is less than perfect is sent to slaughter. Required Bill of Sale ~ Breeder ID Application ~ DNA Spreadsheet. They were Kensings first goats. Either way, they are still pure spanish goats but with noticable different attributes. Some of the most prominent characteristics are: high frequency of pregnancies, great maternal instincts, hardiness, and essential good health. As Rosa is from Spain, they were attracted to Spanish goats and were interested in conserving a heritage breed. Kids are typically sold soon after weaning in the fall.A primary trait that these goats are scrutinized for is fertility. They are Baylis/Valera line and they are very entertaining. They kept most of the original does from the original herd at the farm until their death. There are just too many coyotes for a well-managed ranch to handle.The coyotes are not selective-Weinheimer believes that sometimes coyotes will get your healthiest nannies just for the thrill of the chase.Weinheimer goats are primarily selected for conformation, volume, and maternal traits, such as reproductive abilities and well-attached, small udders with small teats. This herd has been isolated for at least two decades. Some of the Sawyer Bloodline Producers are still raising Sawyers in this wayand other producers are raising them as individual goats. For now, feel free to continue reading. Outside the winter season, the goats are fed the mixed feed while lactating. The goats survive in rocky pastures on native forage and brush in pastures ranging from 640-1300 acres. 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. Vitamins or probiotics if needed, and baking soda free-choice. Critically endangered and RARE La Flche chickens. There were also some from San Angelo. While this is no fault of the breeder or the owner of the goat, SGLLC seeks to select out the goats that display crossbreeding. For example, if the Dam is Baylis and the Sire is Baylis then the offspring is Baylis. The next kidding will be Valera over Baylis does. They are active foragers which contributes to their large sturdily built bodies. The following information is a very basic set of criteria we evaluate when verifying as Fullblood Spanish and making the determination to SGR DNA Register. So he kept his Spanish goats Fullblood, and added good stock to his herd. In the bunch we have Pure Spanish and Spanish-Kiko crosses. Muddy Run Farm provides mineral blocks with selenium to compensate for the low levels of selenium in regional soil. We kid in February to April and we wean late June to early July. In the spring, we collect eggs from our breeding stock. Uno was just a kid, and was scheduled to be eaten for dinner by his owner. Most of our sales take place at the farm. The slow growth rate enables the bird to develop a strong skeletal structureand healthy organs. I spoke with Preston Faris, and he said about the same as Joe Preston and Edwin. These billies can be DNA Registered GOLD. Robert Kensing was an economist for the Texas A&M Extension Service. Despite the early color preference, primary criteria focuses on the needs of the ranch and profitability. Mary Jane's SteelMeadow Farm has raised goats and poultry since 2004 and began with Irish Dexter cattle in 2006. Goats that display crossbreeding are not DNA Registered unless the dam and sire are already DNA Registered and are proven to be the parentage. The American Livestock Breeders Association has listed the Spanish goat as endangered. The does have tight udders, avoiding the scratches and scrapes that prevent kids from nursing. 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. Muddy Run Farm is proud of breeding a unique bloodline. Comes from a verified herd. Their original Valera buck sired the herd from 1996 until his death in 2001. Peter Schechter and Rosa Puech of Muddy Run Farm have been breeding Spanish meat goats since 1995. We do not practice any sort of Bloodline breed up. . He was a triplet and has beautiful cafe-au-lait colored wool. He was bred to a herd of Spanish goats brought to Muddy Run in 1996 from a doctor who was retiring in southwest Virginia. Now taking reservations. They are more vigilant during spring and autumn when the ground is very soft and muddy (hence the farm name).Peter and Rosa keep the buck in with the does year-round as they believe its easier to keep them all together and that the herd is happier. Also, the goats are vaccinated with CDT, and are given minerals. Since Rosa is from Spain, Spanish goats seemed a natural fit! Cashmere is no longer tolerated. Does are prolific, and have great maternal instincts. www.oldgjerpenfarm.com Too request more information / pictures / or place a deposit, call 540-829-5683 or email oldgjerpenfarm@yahoo.com, Feb / March 2022 A2/A2 heifer calves $2,200 and bull calves $1,500. We do, however, supply free choice of loose minerals, mineral, and salt blocks to ensure they are getting everything they require. improve the Sawyer genetics with their styles. The other ranches are in Texas and these producers are working toimprove the Sawyer genetics with their styles. "Cornelius", unregistered twin of Chester, available for crossbreeding for your fiber flock. Spanish goats were just for meat, so those were the ones for eating. Syfan has successfully kept predators under control.The herd is bred for springtime kidding. They are good foragers with an active but not flighty temperament and are not aggressive with people. Most often Certified Spanish Goat Breeders wanting to continue DNA Registrations of their goats will select out these traits before DNA Registration. Heritage breeds have a wealth of genetic resources that are important for our future and the future of our agricultural food system. We put the bucks in with the does in September and have doe kids for sale as early as June/July. They have slightly different horns, and different, less gentle, temperaments than the rest. Joe Preston & Sarah Neely, Jane Davis-Sawyer, and Edwin Sawyer raised the Sawyer Bloodline Spanish goats for decades behind theiruncle and continued his commitment to the Sawyer Bloodline. Login to your Heritage Breed Marketplace account. They enjoy the good temperaments of their goats, and the continued hardiness and cashmere production. C4 Livestock is, raising their Sawyers in one of the most challenging environmental conditions for any breed of goat, and they are adapting well. Become a Member of The Livestock Conservancy. The goats forage extensively on brush and Live Oak leaves, but the Papes supplement their feed with round bales of Sudan hay, protein blocks, cotton seed, corn, and grain cubes, which are a composite of pressed grain. Other Valera goats in the area from Feltners herd have not been found, nor have the original Valeras in Texas, so Muddy Run goats contain a unique bloodline.History of the Muddy Run herd/Valera strain by Peter Schechter and Rosa Peuch, October 2008. Spanish Goat Conservationists have been working together for over fifteen years to find and track Spanish Goat genetics. 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. Billy kids that are not good enough quality for breeding are altered. 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. Just about daily Tamara walks with her goats for hours a day allowing them to forage while she photographs the landscape. The association is a legitimate Board run Non-Profit. Peter and Rosa brought in a new Spanish buck for three years (20002002) to refresh the herds bloodline. 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. We have 18 already and are expecting a new batch in about another week. Sparkle is a daughter of Rickman's Sugar and a granddaughter of Chief Going Streak. www.oldgjerpenfarm.com Too request more information / pictures / or place a deposit, call 540-829-5683 or email at oldgjerpenfarm@yahoo.com, Two, three & four-year old cows bred to A2/A2 bulls. Mesquite and Prickly Pear also grow in abundance. They were of various colors. The Kensings?goats forage on weeds. As Rosa is from Spain, they were attracted to Spanish goats and were interested in conserving a heritage breed.Peter and Rosa researched the breed with the help of Virginia State University, who directed them to buying their first buck and two does from Irene Feltner in Stanardsville, VA. Feltner had brought the buck in from Texas in 1991, and the buck was from the Valera strain. We believed that word of mouth, customer satisfaction, and reputation were keyto our operation.. Named after Dian and Glenn Morefield, Ohio. All our breed stock bucks are Performance Tested. He belonged to a rancher who decided to raise Boer-cross goats, and was the one of the last Fullblood Spanish goats in the herd that got caught out. Other predators include eagles, ravens, raccoons, and bobcats. Each group consists of 300350 goats and ranges over a few hundred acres. Available by farm pick-up, no shipping. Thus Uno found a reprieve from the BBQ pit and a new home on Shurleys ranch in Sonora, Texas. At 5 months old, winner of his age group and 2nd place overall Leicester rams at 2021 Wisconsin Sheep and Wool. La Flche are a dual purpose breed, they lay nice sized whitish eggs of good quality. . 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. Upon deciding to get the goats, we opted for a . Outside the winter season, the goats are fed the mixed feed while lactating. 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