Could that be because people are breeding on color and not type? Not trying to attack the OP on this, but that could explain why you've seen so many flashy goats that lack substance/type. That girl there though is a real head turner though.
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I agree w/ you guys completely....difference is, some folks don't care as long as they get paid. (She wasn't born here...I bought her as a 'bummer'..dam rejected her.)
I knew I was taking a chance on a bummer, but hopefully she'll grow out ok.
Take Freeney here as a comparison...
He's one week younger than her...twice her size, and as you can see, growing WELL...(was over 50# at his 3 mo weigh in).
She is a fullblood. He is not.
In this case, I'm saying to heck w/ 'pedigree'....he DESERVES to be used for breeding...yes, his color is a factor, but his growth / hardiness has earned him the right to keep his manhood and be a buck.
Here is his half sister (same dad) - she is 2 wks older than Moonie and one week older than Freeney.
IMHO, even though those 2 aren't 'fullbloods', they are the 'better' goats.
I've been working on increasing the size / hardiness of black boers, seems to be working well....now I guess I'll work on the spotted ones.
Here's another of our black girls (aunt to freeney and the above doe) who I'm loving at 5 mos.
I knew I was taking a chance on a bummer, but hopefully she'll grow out ok.
Take Freeney here as a comparison...
He's one week younger than her...twice her size, and as you can see, growing WELL...(was over 50# at his 3 mo weigh in).
She is a fullblood. He is not.
In this case, I'm saying to heck w/ 'pedigree'....he DESERVES to be used for breeding...yes, his color is a factor, but his growth / hardiness has earned him the right to keep his manhood and be a buck.
Here is his half sister (same dad) - she is 2 wks older than Moonie and one week older than Freeney.
IMHO, even though those 2 aren't 'fullbloods', they are the 'better' goats.
I've been working on increasing the size / hardiness of black boers, seems to be working well....now I guess I'll work on the spotted ones.
Here's another of our black girls (aunt to freeney and the above doe) who I'm loving at 5 mos.
SuburbanFarmChic
Overrun with beasties
Man that first black doe is looooong.
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Yeah, her mama was, too....I loved her dam but she was 4 teated. I kept thissun b/c she's 2 teated AND loooong AND black. She'll be bred to Bullitt (nice red boy) and the one below her will be bred to Freeney.
You can send freeney my way. 
SuburbanFarmChic
Overrun with beasties
Love that length. I shall be watching for those babies. Might just have to do a boer/kiko mix for the meaties.
Pearce Pastures
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Wow Freeney is amazing!!! What a stud!
jodief100
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I agree.Jared77 said:
Dr. Pinkerton says "Your ugliest goat is your best producer. You wouldn't keep her around if she wasn't" That sums it up. An ugly goat has to earn her right to stay based on size, growth and birthing ease. The flashy ones get a pass.
Mooney, that beautiful girl of Kim's was bred by friends of mine. Wonderful people and always willing to help. They breed for spots and they can sell every kid they have for good money so why not? Right or wrong, that is the way it is........
I think Kim is going to develop some wonderful spotted boers. She has the building blocks in place and she knows how to put them together.
SuburbanFarmChic
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X2 on Kim's future goats. I think you know how to put together a nice goat and then make it a pretty color. Keep up the good work
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