Lineup of five Fir Meadow owned and bred yearlings at an adga show

Are you having a difficult time deciding which kids you should keep and which ones to sell?   Or milkers?  Or bucks?   Katherine has nearly 20 years into breeding dairy goats and has had her herd appraised at least 16 times, has shown extensively on the west coast including a couple of national shows.  Her herd, by God's grace, has amassed a multitude of best in shows on kids, milkers and bucks, best udder in shows and she's bred and owned several top ten milkers.  She also has judged a few 4H shows, including a large show (about 200 goats) at Boise.  Her selections for her own herd put an emphasis on traits that produce strong goats that lactate well, ideally over a long life.  She will give you her opinion based on her experience.   Please note she is not a licensed judge nor an appraiser, but a dairy goat breeder.   She can also offer some guidance on meat goats, pygmy goats and pack goat selections.  She will be selecting according to type (conformation).  You are going to have to keep in mind temperment.  On bucks and bucklings please remember that even a very correct buck is not a 100% guarantee that he'll be propotent for positive traits you want to build into your herd.  He may or may not cross well with your lines and this service can not comment on or guarantee he'll be a good genetic fit.

After paying for this service please submit clear photos taken of:  a side profile balanced on the middle of the goat,  a rear view taken centered mid leg (above the hocks), a topline view standing behind the goat capturing the rump to the ears with their neck straight,  and a face view.  If possible take photos in very short grass or dirt or a hard surface like concrete to not obstruct the view of the feet and on level ground.