It’s almost time for our kidding season to start so this is a good time for a quick update on our herd and to reflect on the last year.
We only made it to two shows last year, but we had a lot of fun and Angel finished her permanent championship. Destiny earned two Grand Champion wins and two Best Udder awards, Shiraz earned a Grand Champion, and Seafoam picked up two Reserve Champions. We had several first-place wins and are very proud of how the girls did overall.
In the milk parlor, High Tide and Sea Ice once again made the ADGA Elite list. High Tide ranks in the top 1% of Nigerian Dwarf does nationwide and Sea Ice is right behind her ranking in the top 2%. I’m extremely proud that our rolling yearly herd average in December was over 1,100 pounds when the breed average is just under 800 pounds per lactation. It is very important to me that our goats not only look pretty but also milk like true dairy goats.
We parted with several beautiful does this year to reduce my workload and while it is always hard to let them go, it is rewarding to contribute to other herds and to help people get started with quality goats. Thank you to everyone who has added a Cabochon goat to their herd. They all have a piece of my heart, and I always love to get photos and updates on how they are doing.
Looking forward into 2025, we have so many wonderful breedings that it will be a herculean task to choose only a handful to retain in our breeding program. If space and time were no object, I’d keep then all! But alas, I will have to part with the vast majority of the kids born this year. If you are looking for a special kid to add to your herd, check out our 2025 Kidding Schedule to find your next top performer!
