Cabochon Farm

Novel’s Mini Alpine Doelings

Posted on March 12, 2019October 10, 2020 by admin

Novel delivered this beautiful pair of sundgau Mini Alpine doelings on February 28th. These girls will be registered with the Miniature Dairy Goat Association as first generation Mini Alpines and will be eligible to participate in MDGA shows and milk testing.

These girls have a proven performance pedigree and we expect them to live up to that with correct conformation and excellent milk production.

Their dam, Carl B’s RP Novel *M, has an exceptionally high rear udder and an excellent foreudder. She is a joy to milk.

Their sire, Cabochon ZZ Sweet William, is out of a Superior Genetics awarded doe and his sire is Dynamo Falcon Ziggzag who has scored VEE 90 twice on Linear Appraisal.

Penelope’s Mini Alpine Twins

Posted on February 17, 2019October 10, 2020 by admin

Penelope gave us an adorable pair of buck/doe twins on February 13th. She clearly wanted her birth to be attended by her favorite person because she pawed & paced for hours while she waited for Kati to get home from school. Once Kati was by her side, she got down to business and quickly delivered these adorable sweethearts.

These quality Mini Alpine kids will be registered with the Miniature Dairy Goat Association. Their dam, Carl B’s BJ PenelopeRose *M, has an LA score of VEVE 88 with scores of Excellent in the all important back, rump and mammary system. Their sire, Cabochon DJ Casanova *B, brings quality as well. Both his dam and his sire’s dam have received “Excellent” scores on their mammary systems and both of his kids that we have retained have earned thier Grand Champion Jr. Doeling leg.

Penelope’s 2016 daughter, Cabochon AR Buttercup, is proving why Mini Alpines are such wonderful homestead milk goats. On her very first lacatation, Buttercup gave almost a gallon per day at peak. We expect this doeling to to be an amazing milker as well, just like her sister.

Both kids are available. Contact us for more information.

Maple’s Triplets

Posted on February 17, 2019October 10, 2020 by admin

Maple started off our kidding season by delivering triplets in the wee hours of the morning (1:30 am!) on February 13th. She probably would have delivered a few hours earlier except the little doeling who was first in line was breech and slowing things down. After letting Maple push for as long as I was comfortable, I woke up Clayton to hold her while I repositioned baby. After that, Maple delivered all the kids quickly and took charge as the very capable mother that she is.

We’re excited about the pedigree on these kids. Their sire, Cabochon XY Prosecco, has Superior Genetics awards on both sides of his pedigree and has strong dairy character with great angularity and openness. His dam is SGCH Carl B’s OH Sweet Champagne *M (EX VEEE 90).

Their dam, Cabochon PB Mapleshade 4*M, comes from a line of proven milkers and has a beautiful, correct udder with soft, easily expressed teats. Maple scored an 88 on Linear Appraisal last year which is the highest score possible for a first freshener. Maple’s 2018 doeling, Cabochon XY Sassafras, won Grand Champion Jr Doeling at her very first show.

These kids are available. Please contact us if you would like more information.

Loading Up on Straw

Posted on December 24, 2018October 10, 2020 by admin

With kidding season only six weeks away, it is time to stock up on straw! We took a new approach this year and ordered a semi load of large square bales so all the girls can have a nice, deep bed and we don’t have to worry about making a trip to buy more.

Clayton manned the tractor for almost four hours in the cold unloading 54 bales from the semi and stacking them in the yard before moving them into the arena for storage.

Clayton onloading straw from the semi trailer

To unload the truck as fast as possible, Clayton first stacked the bales in the yard

Clayton moving the last bale into the arena well after dark

Amanda and Whirlwind enjoying the fresh straw

Sierra Earns Her Superior Genetics Award

Posted on December 5, 2018October 10, 2020 by admin

I’m thrilled to announce that SG Cabochon ZZ Sierra Nevada has earned a Superior Genetics designation on her very first lactation. This beautiful and productive doe is a rising star in our herd and has already two Grand Champion legs in the show ring.

We work hard to improve our herd with every new generation and Cabochon Farm now has six Superior Genetics designated does in our breeding program. Thank you to all of our customers who have made our success possible with their support!

If you’re interested in learning more about our upcoming breedings or to put a reservation on a spring kid, check out our 2019 Kidding Schedule.

The Superior Genetics designation indicates that the animal is in the top 15% (85th percentile ranking or higher) of their breed. To learn more about the ADGA Superior Genetics program and how the scores are calculated, visit Superior Genetics FAQs.

Windsong Earns Elite Doe Again

Posted on December 1, 2018October 10, 2020 by admin

I am excited to share the news that SG Cabochon AR Windsong 3*M qualified for the ADGA Elite doe list for the second year in a row. Does designated Elite are in the top 5% of their breed nationally for milk production value.

Windsong has also been designated as a Superior Genetics doe, along with her dam and granddam. All does in this line are exceptional milkers and windsong is on track to milk more than 1,300 pounds at maturity. As a two year old second freshener, she has already topped 900 lbs only 6 months into her lactation.

We are currently taking reservations for spring kids from Windsong and our other does. Check out our 2019 Kidding Schedule for more information.

2019 Kidding Schedule

Posted on November 17, 2018October 10, 2020 by admin

It’s finally here – the 2019 Kidding Schedule is posted!

We have some very exciting breedings this year including our first AI breeding matching Cabochon ZZ Sierra Nevada with
CH/MCH Proctor Hill Farm IH Omega Red *B. Omega Red has an impressive 11 Grand Champion wins with 4 Best Buck in Show wins. We’re looking for him to pass along excellent foreudders and teat placement with his gorgeous general appearance.

Our breeding lineup is full of proven does including four Superior Genetics does, two permanent champions and several does with Grand Champion wins. If you are looking for high Linear Appraisal scores, you can find it here with SGCH Carl B’s Stormstruck 2*M earning VEEE 91,
SGCH Carl B’s OH Sweet Champagne *M earning VEEE 90 and
Liberty Star Acres Annabelle 2*M earning EEEV 90.

All of our milking does have earned their milk stars and the entire herd is CAE, CL and Johne’s free so you can be sure your Cabochon Farm kids will be healthy and bring proven performance to you herd.

Check out our 2019 Kidding Schedule and let us know what’s on your wish list for the spring!

Chloe’s Twins

Posted on May 22, 2018October 10, 2020 by admin

Chloe delivered buck/doe twins on Sunday, May 3rd. They were big kids for such a little doe, but Chloe did just fine delivering them. The doeling is spoken for but the buckling is available.

Chloe’s buckling – proving that boxes make the awesome launch pads for practicing baby goat leaps!

Sierra’s Triplets

Posted on May 3, 2018October 10, 2020 by admin

Sierra delivered triplets on April 18th. She kept me on alert all day long as she took her time in early labor but once she finally got serious, she delivered all three kids quickly and easily. Sierra is a great mother and the kids are growing well and enjoying being outside in the warm weather.

Champagne’s Triplets

Posted on April 24, 2018February 6, 2021 by admin

Champagne delivered three little white “Mini Mes” on Sunday, April 8. (Okay, one boy is actually gold, but it’s such a light gold that he looks white. ) The first buckling is for sale as a herd sire. Both his dam and sire’s dam have “Superior Genetics” designations and Champagne already has two legs toward her permanent championship. There is a lot of potential in these kids!