Our Ranch is situated amongst the fertile grape growing grounds, and the newly planted Olive Oil ranches, and do well on dry or irrigated pasture most of the time. Our dedication to the industry and to our customers has always been a priority. We maintain the word “BREEDER”, as you go to our sale page, you will see many bucks and does that bear the SDK in front of their names.

Genetics are very important, and while most of them come from other states of statue, we have been lucky enough to be able to bring some of that into our herd. Magnum, Bingo, Pipeline are some of the older big names, we also have “Favorite Trick”, an Ennobled 2003 National Reserve Champion, buck kids, from a LAP AI, which have added some dimension to our program. And we AI’ed to WIDE LOAD, prior to him receiving NATIONAL CHAMPION Status in 2008, with our Loaded Up Buck. With AI as an option, we have looked at www.thegoatfactory.com for a pool of genetic offerings. We found that some of the bucks that struck a cord with us ended up having RRD M161 Remington in their pedigree. He just happens to be a full brother to our RRD M163 Albuquerque, so genetically we are in the right direction with our strong genetic base. We will always try to improve our herd, but production, bone & muscle and growth is a very big factor in our program.
When our goats are kidding out it is important that they are able to do so unassisted, and have the mothering traits to take care of and raise the kids that they have. This isn’t always possible with triplets and quads, but we have been successful, and try not to have to intervene with the process. Health and Herd management is very important. Keeping the goats healthy, and in good condition with proper feed and minerals is important. Over-feeding especially with grain is not a good idea. We have found that our does that are most productive have been out on pasture – either dry or irrigated and some hay. The more exercise that they get by walking – the better! Also setting them up in a de-worming program that meets the needs of the environment. We de-worm based on the environment and worm load, not just on a schedule. Remember, that you always have to stay on the management, because it changes as the environ ment changes in your herd. The more animals, a thriving pasture in the spring or a decreased pasture in the fall, a very wet winter, you will have to adapt your management techniques to adjust to the changes.

Market Goats have also taken strong hold in California. Many fairs now have Market Goats, and some are seeing them slowly taking on numbers creeping up on the Market Sheep! Check our Market Goat page for more information.