HERD HISTORY

The herd began in 1972 as a source of milk for my family (it was the only way I could get them to agree to allow me to have goats). The herd, mostly grades,  was switched quickly to purebred Alpines out of the Laurel Wood Acres, Triangle Acres, Haasenda, Amyr and Raymar bloodlines.

I took my first A/I course in 1974 from the Purcella’s and purchased my first semen. I had my first A/I success in 1977 with a buck called A-I Ho’s Hi Ho - a son of Laurel wood Acres Westward Ho. I used quite a bit of semen to get that first kid but honestly it was worth it.

The 1980’s saw the herd switching from Purebred to American. The switch was due to the beautiful structurally correct animals that more consistently reproduced themselves in the Sodium Oaks and Shahena’ko herds.  The animals represented at that time Sodium Oaks Kiwi Mallow , Sodium Oaks Peregrine, Sodium Oaks Rufus Loon. The Sasin Daughters that Shahenak’o exhibited garnered many National Championship does such as Tierra, Tokay, and Kamikazee. These animals are still reflected in the pedigrees of the animals that we have today via A/I. They remain competitive in today’s show ring and appraise well.

We do stress structural correctness and strive to keep the “dairy” in our dairy goats. We exhibit our goats when we are able and avail ourselves of ADGA’s programs. The animals have in the past been appraised, DHIA tested and participated in one-day tests.

Herd numbers are kept low due to work and travel commitments. We have bred a number of does to freshen this October and after pregnancy is verified will post those breedings.

     I would like to thank my friend and mentor Lynn Benedict for her help support, guidance and encouragement over the years.

I also owe a great deal of thanks to my friend and partner Doug Smith who cares for and spoils the animals when I have to work or travel.

     Thank-you for visiting.  Please feel free to contact me if you would like any further information.

Richard Grossman