Pendergrass Ranch - Big changes!

[Southern by choice]

Savanna's are nice too!

There are a gajillion Boers here in NC but we stay away from them because our climate and conditions are not good for raising them, parasites are horrible. Kiko's are best here but it seems people here don't know there is more than one kind of meat goat.
In your area you probably have many options.

 

[PendergrassRanch]

I'm glad the angoras are safe! I was starting to worry Ild have to sneak down there and rescue them!

haha No they are like dogs, literally. Its actually rediculous. We did a ton of work on the fence today, and they would just sprint from across the pasture to get to us and then just watch us work. They just get in our way when we do anything. Its funny, but annoying We really like our "goat dogs" They are so personable, Guido is the sweetie with a naughty side, Tuffy is just an ass but he is the little guy. Reminds me of a friend of mine actually.

This was taken this morning when we went to pick up the Nigerians. Guido and Tuffy got in the way of hooking up the trailer, and then when we pulled out onto the road they ran along the fence.

 

[PendergrassRanch]

Savanna's are nice too!

There are a gajillion Boers here in NC but we stay away from them because our climate and conditions are not good for raising them, parasites are horrible. Kiko's are best here but it seems people here don't know there is more than one kind of meat goat.
In your area you probably have many options.

I have never heard of Savannas. Our climate is pretty good, not extreme really.

 

[Pearce Pastures]

Backside... Hmmm did we intend another word. Those are really neat goats, I say again. I wonder how folks who use them for fiber go about finding buyers.

 

[PendergrassRanch]

Backside... Hmmm did we intend another word. Those are really neat goats, I say again. I wonder how folks who use them for fiber go about finding buyers.

I've been told that Esty has a ton of buyers. I haven't even looked yet because we are still working on borrowing clippers from our friend who has sheep. He isn't sure if we need a different attachment for mohair and we aren't sure either LOL I've been meaning to check that out.

And yes, I meant that word that starts with an A and ends with a double S.

 

[Southern by choice]

Maybe I can come do those repairs you were talkin about and you can pay me with angora goats!

No? How about a trade... Straw Hats Kiko's for your angoras. I can make it look like they "accidentally" escaped. He will never know the difference!

If no deal then let's just keep this between us.


BTW you have to check out Tennessee Meat Goats!!! If I ever do meat goats this is it for me!! Oh yeah!

BTWx2 I just love the goatdogs!

 

[Straw Hat Kikos]

I'm really thinking hard about having to find me some Angoras. I've always liked them but never knew anyone with them. You seem to really like yours and they seem like very nice goats. I may have to find me some Angora goats!! And I think it would be cool to do something with their fiber too. I'm not into shaving goats and I don't even want to milk them (that's why I have meat goats) but you have to shave them down. I think I would really enjoy them.

Yes, Savanna goats are very nice goats. Nearly identical to a Boer but they are white/light brown and they don't have the issues that most Boers on the states have. Very nice goats.

About the Myotonic goats. Those really are imo the best meat goats in the world. Yes, better than Kiko goats. I really love them and I could go on all day about them. haha One day when I have more land I hope to get some VERY nice Myotonic goats.

 

[PendergrassRanch]

Maybe I can come do those repairs you were talkin about and you can pay me with angora goats!

No? How about a trade... Straw Hats Kiko's for your angoras. I can make it look like they "accidentally" escaped. He will never know the difference!

If no deal then let's just keep this between us.


BTW you have to check out Tennessee Meat Goats!!! If I ever do meat goats this is it for me!! Oh yeah!

BTWx2 I just love the goatdogs!

hahaha I would gladly trade if y'all were closer!

 

[PendergrassRanch]

I'm really thinking hard about having to find me some Angoras. I've always liked them but never knew anyone with them. You seem to really like yours and they seem like very nice goats. I may have to find me some Angora goats!! And I think it would be cool to do something with their fiber too. I'm not into shaving goats and I don't even want to milk them (that's why I have meat goats) but you have to shave them down. I think I would really enjoy them.

Yes, Savanna goats are very nice goats. Nearly identical to a Boer but they are white/light brown and they don't have the issues that most Boers on the states have. Very nice goats.

About the Myotonic goats. Those really are imo the best meat goats in the world. Yes, better than Kiko goats. I really love them and I could go on all day about them. haha One day when I have more land I hope to get some VERY nice Myotonic goats.

Myotonic sounds so....technical! LOL

These angoras are sweeties with attitude. I've actually never sheared anything except a horse. We did flipped them over today to double check they were wethers. They just lay still when they are over like that. Pretty interesting!

 

[PendergrassRanch]

Photo update

We "remodeled" the barn because the goats REALLY needed a place of their own. Tomorrow we will take out what is blocking the second stall door and then make it into two stalls. We also make some half doors because we needed them open but not open ya know? lol

Anyway...everyone was so happy!

Our friends stopped by for a visit and Gunner got some play time with his bestie Briggs.

Scratching

Birds were happy to be out, first time in a while.

Scuse the mess! We were working, but this shows how we sliced this HUGE door in half. Much better now!

Sprocket was a naughty little dog and had to be put in a time out twice!

Birds took an afternoon nap while we worked

Happy Ducks

My STUPID Polish hen...

Goats were pleased with their new place. That red thing holds their loose minerals.

AND..................

The new girls Drew has dubbed them Poncho and Lefty...