2011 ADGA Nationals

Reynolds Acres had a great time at the 2011 ADGA Nationals! Thanks to all of the sponsors for supporting this great event!

Reynolds Acres Magnolia got 1st place Intermediate Kid!!!
I (LeeAnn Reynolds) won the Nigerian Dwarf Youth Premier Breeder award!!!
Reynolds Acres got 3rd place Dam and Daughter
Reynolds Acres Joy got 4th place Yearling Milker
Reynolds Acres got 4th place Produce Of Dam
Reynolds Acres got 5th place Nigerian Dwarf Dairy Herd
Reynolds Acres got 5th place Best 3 Senior Does
AGS Doubletree Maggie's Annamarie got 6th place 4 year old Milker
Sparkling Star's Bambi got 6th place 4 year old Milker (Recorded Grade)
AGS Doubletree Puck's Maggie got 6th place 7 years and older Milker
AGS Doubletree Maggie's Maryann got 7th place 4 year old Milker
Reynolds Acres Rosie got 8th place 2 year old Milker
Reynolds Acres Robyn got 11th place 2 year old Milker

Here are a few pictures of Reynolds Acres at ADGA Nationals:

Nigerian Dwarf Bucks

This year, Reynolds Acres got two bucks from some of the best known lines in Nigerian Dwarfs - Rosasharn and Doubletree. These sweet little boys have great genetics, and I am excited to see how they and their offspring do.

If you are interested in breeding to one of these bucks, please contact me at reynoldsgoats@yahoo.com

All the goats from the herd must test negative for CAE, CL and Johnes. Also, please make sure goats are healthy and free of lice, warts, ringworm, soremouth, and other contagious diseases, or else they will not be allowed to go in with the bucks. Before does go in with the bucks, they will be checked for health problems.

Rosasharn AX Nickerbean *B
Sire: Rosasharn AL's Astrix
Dam: AGS Rosasharn's TL Mariposa 3*M
Date Of Birth: 03/18/2011
"Nick" is a sweetheart of a buck. He will follow me anywhere. He has a smooth, level topline, is wide in the chest, and has very desirable head characteristics. His ears are crooked because of an infection he got from his tattoos, but it's not genentic, and if anything it makes him cuter! He is tan and heavily spotted with gray moonspots. I am looking forward to seeing how he and his offspring perform in the show ring.
To view further info on Nick's pedigree, go here:
Http://adgagenetics.org/GoatDetail.aspx?RegNumber=D001561387
(Goats not registered with ADGA will not be shown)
Stud Fee: $100
Stud Fee with Reynolds Acres Discount (only for goats with Reynolds Acres herd name): $90
Stud Fee with 4H Discount (only for 4Hers and Cloverbuds - one goat per 4Her per year): $75



AGS Doubletree Perfect Storm
Sire: AGS Doubletree Teddi-Bear
Dam: AGS Doubletree Blu Tahoe
Date Of Birth: 05/10/2011
"Storm" is a goat who certainly lives up to his name. He is mostly black with some white markings and blue eyes - a very striking buck. I am excited to see how he and his offspring do in the show ring and milk pail.
Stud Fee: $75
Stud Fee with Reynolds Acres Discount (only for goats with Reynolds Acres herd name): $65
Stud Fee with 4H Discount (only for 4Hers and Cloverbuds - one goat per 4Her per year): $50

Storm's Pedigree:

Oberhasli Doe

Oberhasli Goat Heritage

O-mazing Oberhaslis

Our Oberhasli breeding program favors the outstanding genetics of DEVONSHIRE, TONKA-TAILS, STORM HAVEN, SUN-KISSED, and OWL-RIDGE. They have won Best of Show and Best of Breed at the Dutchess County Fair, New York.

Above left: Reynolds Acre's Kaylea and Reynolds Acre's Sophie Above right: Sparkling Star's Bambi

The Doe:

Sparkling Star's Bambi
Sire: Devonshire MF Finite Moment *B
Dam: The Storm Haven's Mudpie
Has had: 2 set of twins
1 single
To see more of Bambi's pedigree, go here (goats not registered with ADGA will not be shown):
http://www.adgagenetics.org/GoatDetail.aspx?RegNumber=E001413870

Bambi is currently our only Oberhasli doe. She is a recorded grade (75% oberhasli, 19% alpine, and 6% toggenburg) but if bred to an Oberhasli Buck, her kids are oberhasli (as long as they have Oberhasli markings). She has a beautiful udder. Both her grandfathers (Devonshire FH Fiasco and Tonka-Tails Nestor of Jest) are *B, and her one grandmother (Devonshire RK Minuette) is a 3*M and her other grandmother (Sun-Kissed Miss Cheyenne) is a 1*M. At the 2010 Two-Ring Progressive Dairy Goat Show in New York, Bambi got Best of Breed for Recorded Grades in one ring and Reserve Champion in the other. Her half sisters, who were full Oberhaslis, each got a Best of Breed in a ring. She is just one Unrestricted leg away from becoming and ADGA permanent champion!

Nigerian Dwarf Does

Nigeran Dwarf Goat Heritage

Not small...
Fun sized!!

Our Nigerian Dwarfs come from nationally famous breeding stock HAYSEED FARMS, TALONS, GAY-MOR, TWIN CREEKS, 4-FUN, KAAPIO ACRES, and STONEWALL. Some of our newer Nigerians also come from Chenango-Hills, Rosasharn, and Good Wood. The Reynolds’ Acres Ranch herd has a unique and distinctive style; looking and milking just like the standard dairy goat, in miniture!

Above left: AGS Doubletree Maggie's Annamarie Above right: AGS Doubletree Puck's Maggie

The does:

AGS Doubletree Maggie's Annamarie 1*M
Sire: AGS 4 Fun Frankie Sinnot
Sire's Sire: AGS Kaapio Acre's RA Whiskey Blues
Sire's Dam: AGS Stonewall's Hetta Carbury
Dam: AGS Doubletree Puck's Maggie
Dam's Sire: AGS Doubletree C Puckadoodle
Dam's Dam: AGS Gay-Mor's Madey's Zip Novella
Has had: 3 sets of triplets
DOB: 06/18/2007
"Anna" is a tri-color brown doe with black and white markings. She has a level back-line and a nice attached udder. She has gotten 1 Junior Champion, 3 Best of Breeds, 3 Grand Champions, one Nigerian Dwarf Best Udder, and 1 Reserve Champion. She has one the Dutchess County Fair 4H Highest Butterfat award for the past two years in a row (this year, her butterfat percentage was 8.4%). Her daughters have been junior champions and reserve junior champions, and we are looking forward to seeing their udders next spring. Anna is a sweetheart, and loves nothing more than to curl up on someone's lap.

AGS Doubletree Maggie's Maryann
Sire: AGS 4 Fun Frankie Sinnot
Sire's Sire: AGS Kaapio Acre's RA Whiskey Blues
Sire's Dam: AGS Stonewall's Hetta Carbury
Dam: AGS Doubletree Puck's Maggie
Dam's Sire: AGS Doubletree C Puckadoodle
Dam's Dam: AGS Gay-Mor's Madey's Zip Novella
Has had: 1 set of twins
1 single
1 set of quads
DOB: 06/18/2007
"Mary" is a black doe with white markings. She has a well attached udder, and is a great milking goat. She has gotten 1 Reserve Junior Champion, 1 Grand Champion, 1 Best of Breed, and 3 Reserve Champions. She is very friendly and patient.

AGS Doubletree Puck's Maggie
Sire: AGS Doubletree C Puckadoodle
Sire's Sire: AGS Hayseed Farm's LD Chaos
Sire's Dam: AGS Talon's Montego Bay
Dam: AGS Gay-Mor's Madey's Zip Novella
Dam's Sire: AGS Gay-Mor's LR Made To Order
Dam's Dam: AGS Twin Creeks Zippity Do Da
Has had: at least 1 set of twins
at least 1 single
DOB: 04/15/2002
Maggie is a tri-color white doe with black and brown markings. She has a great top line and overall Nigerian characteristics. She is a heavy milker, and our oldest Nigerian doe. Maggie is a matriarch, and when we do not breed her, she takes good care of her grandchildren.

Reynolds Acres Rosie
Sire: Chenango-Hills Bilbao Baggins *B
Sire's Sire: Chenango-Hills UR Ring Bearer *B
Sire's Dam: Chenango-Hills I P Goddess 2*M
Dam: AGS Doubletree Maggie's Annamarie 1*M
Dam's Sire: AGS 4 Fun Frankie Sinnot
Dam's Dam: AGS Doubletree Puck's Maggie
Has had: 1 set of twins
DOB: 04/12/2009
To See More of Rosie's Pedigree, go here (goats not registered with ADGA will not be shown):
http://www.adgagenetics.org/GoatDetail.aspx?RegNumber=D001491524
Rosie is a tan junior doe with white markings. She and her sister were born late Easter night, and certainly are the best Easter presents I could ever get! She has gotten 2 junior champions and 1 reserve junior champion. She has the best udder in the herd, and a great topline. Her paternal grandmother, Chenango-Hills I P Goddess, was the 2010 ADGA DHIA Breed leader in all three categories (butterfat, milk production, and protein), and Goddess has been awarded several best udders and best of breeds.

Reynolds Acres Robyn
Sire: Chenango-Hills Bilbao Baggins *B
Sire's Sire: Chenango-Hills UR Ring Bearer *B
Sire's Dam: Chenango-Hills I P Goddess 2*M
Dam: AGS Doubletree Maggie's Annamarie 1*M
Dam's Sire: AGS 4 Fun Frankie Sinnot
Dam's Dam: AGS Doubletree Puck's Maggie
Has had: 1 set of twins
DOB: 04/12/2009
To See More of Robyn's Pedigree, go here (goats not registered with ADGA will not be shown):
http://www.adgagenetics.org/GoatDetail.aspx?RegNumber=D001491523
Robyn is a very sweet brown junior doe with white, tan, and black markings. She has gotten 2 reserve Junior Champions. Information about her paternal grandmother is found above. She and Rosie are sisters and best friends. They are some of the friendliest goats you'll ever meet, and, just like the princesses they are, love to have their legs and hooves rubbed!

Reynolds Acres Joy
Sire: Chenango-Hills RB Legacy *B
Sire's Sire: Chenango Hills UR Ring Bearer *B
Sire's Dam: Chenango Hills Gabriella 5*M
Dam: AGS Doubletree Puck's Maggie
Dam's Sire: AGS Doubletree C Puckadoodle
Dam's Dam: AGS Gay-Mor's Madey's Zip Novella
Has had: 1 set of twins
DOB: 05/14/2010
To See More of Joy's Pedigree, go here (goats not registered with ADGA will not be shown):
http://www.adgagenetics.org/GoatDetail.aspx?RegNumber=D001521625
Joy is a brown, black and white junior doe, with an attitude! She has a great top line and great Nigerian characteristics. She has gotten 1 reserve junior champion. This little girl is sure to be a good milker and show goat when she grows up. Her udder is so soft and she's a pleasure to milk, just like her mother. She's very spunky (she fights with all the goats, no matter how much bigger they are), but is very nice to humans.

Reynolds Acres Ranch News!

We've had a very successful year. My Recorded Grade, Sparkling Star's Bambi, is only one show leg away from being a permanent champion! My Nigerian Dwarf, AGS Doubletree Maggie's Annamarie, got a milk star and is now a one star milker!

We're breeding three goats this year that were born on Reynolds Acres Ranch and are looking forward to the very first Reynolds Acres Ranch second generation next spring!

Happy Goating!

Finding Homes

I learned a lot this year about finding goats homes. For my Nigerians, it's pretty easy. A lot of people love Nigerians, and want them as pets. But I also had a Recorded Grade Wether, who is a lot harder to find a home for.

For those people who want to find great homes for their goats, there are three different ways of going about it.

1. The Positive Way - This means putting the goat you want to sell out there. Basically putting up advertisements. Some great places to put up ads are veterinary offices, feed/grain stores, and websites, such as your farm website or Craigslist. Also, put up ads at goat shows; people at goat shows usually have goats or are interested at getting goats.
2. The Negative Way - This means looking for people who want goats. Look for want ads in the newspaper, or at animal stores. Look at online sites, such as Craigslist.
3. The Neutral Way - This means waiting for people to ask you or contact you about goats. Often, people who say that it is hard or impossible to find wethers homes only practice the neutral way, and while it does work sometimes, you can't rely on it to find all your kids homes.

To find the best homes possible, you are going to want to use all three ways. Put up advertisements, look for want ads, and see if anybody contacts you.

Remember, if you want to find your goat a good home, put advertisements in places where you think you'd find one. The vet's office is great, because people who have animals and livestock go to the vet's. Avoid putting ads in places like Supermarkets or delis, since this could attract unwanted attention from people who want to buy a goat for meat.

If someone contacts you about getting a goat, don't just sell them whatever you have. Talk to them about what they want and what they need. Someone who wants to start a dairy farm should get does. Someone who wants to show should get good show goats. Someone who just wants pets could have wethers, or those goats who are wonderful but don't have good show qualities.

Never think, "I'm never going to find this goat a good home. I should just give up." Of all the people in the world who want goats, there has to be a few people who are looking for a goat exactly like the one you're selling. It might take some time to find that person, but if you really want to get that goat a good home, you're going to find them.

I hope this helps you find good homes for those wonderful goats. And, thankfully, it helped me find a great home for that Recorded Grade wether.

For Sale

All the kids at Reynolds Acres Ranch have found great homes! If you are still interested in getting a goat, you can reserve a Reynolds Acres Ranch kid now, or you could ask me about other people who have goats.

If you need to contact me, e-mail reynoldsgoats@yahoo.com

While you're here, check out all the other fun stuff Reynolds Acres Ranch has to offer!