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2 days ago

Couple pics from today. Doelings coming along nicely. ... See MoreSee Less

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1 week ago

Aurora tonight ... See MoreSee Less

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2 weeks ago

Fescue is coming in nicely and the girls are happy! ... See MoreSee Less

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2 weeks ago

Bucklings are growing out nicely.Couple dinksters in there and they were a result of low output on the dam. The dam had to be dewormed and as our policy goes, if they need dewormed then they are culled off the farm.This year we had 23 bucklings make it. We had some unfortunate events this year that lead to the loss of about 45-50% of our kid crop. All except 11 have been banded as they did not meet our initial evaluation to move into our on farm performance testing program. We still have some younger bucks on the dams. 30-60days old and they are doing great. These bucklings pictured were pulled off between 70-80 days old due to timing, as they are typically pulled off at 90.Of those 11 still intact, 5 are still on the dams and between 42 and 78 days old. They are performing well so far. Once all bucklings are weaned and pass initial evaluation we will start our on farm performance testing for the bucklings. Most will not make the cut, but that is just how it goes.We do not take lightly to registering any buckling or doeling and they must past all of our standards, breed standards, on farm performance testing, and more. If we would not keep an animal in production on our farm, it will not be leaving our farm, except to the sale barn. Producing only the best breeding stock for herd improvement is one of our goals aside from producing meat. Producing high quality meat with low input, low maintenance, and low stress to both the producer and stock is our main focus. ... See MoreSee Less

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2 weeks ago

Mac, our best guard dog, tore his ACL. Given all the options he will develop arthritis in the joint regardless of surgery or non surgery. His chances of recovery are good with surgery but it is very costly with a very tough recovery being in a crate for 8+ weeks returning to duty at around 90%. His chances of it healing on its own are good at 12+ weeks with pain management and the return to duty at 80%. He is in a small pen with a shelter where he cannot run/jump surrounded by his buck friend and other bucklings. Hopefully his recovery is as painless as possible and he is comfortable during the process vs being stuck in a crate. It is a tough decision to make for anyone but we think trying this route first before surgery is the best option to maximize his comfort. Knowing he is not in a crate and he will still develop arthritis we will see how he progresses. ... See MoreSee Less

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Store Hours: 8 AM - 8 PM (Call for more Information)

Store Hours: 8 AM - 8 PM
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