Black Mesa Ranch
Snowflake, Arizona, USA
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6/07: We have revamped our Ranch Workshop Packages!
In addition to our one and three-day cheese making and goat management workshops learn about our free open- house days and lodging accommodations.
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Award Winning Artisan Goat Cheeses
4 Awards 2005 ADGA National Competition
3 Awards 2004 ADGA National Competition
2 Awards 2005 ADGA National Competition
2 Awards 2004 ADGA National Competition
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Click here to read the online version of Kathryn's booklet
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This site last updated:
March 29, 2008
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Arizona Grown!
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Jasmine as first freshener (above and below)
Jasmine as a kid
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Sire: M's Sagebrush SDGV Aragon +B
SD: Blue Thunder Aurora
Dam: Ragels Ziegenhof Nutmeg 2*M DS: Sunny-Haven Luca
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| DOB 3/04 CAE Status: Negative G6S Status: Carrier Linear Appraisal Score: 87 V+EV DHIR Milk Test Results:
July 2007 update: Some goats are just special. No reason why, but they just are. Jazz is one of those special girls. She’s a goat that is fun to be around and lovely to look at. That’s not to say that she doesn’t have some great qualities that are a bit less esoteric. She comes to work on time, makes lots of milk, she’s a healthy, productive, independent girl. Jazz kidded with adorable triplets this year (yes, we just HAD to keep one of them – check out Harmony’s page), and is doing a great job in the milking parlor. Jasmine has lovely teats and an udder that milks out very nicely.
July 2006 update: We were heartbroken when we found out that Jasmine was a G6S carrier, and according to our plan she should be sold. We had many offers from people eager to buy her, but when push came to shove, we just couldn’t part with her. G6S is NOT a communicable defect, and carrier animals live normal lives. It’s only when two carriers are bred together that the trouble happens. And now that all our bucks are G6S normal, that will never happen. Jasmine just has too many great traits for us to lose her. 4/2005 Update: Jaz, like her mom, Nutmeg, and sister, Juniper, is her own goat. She is happy entertaining herself, takes her job in the milking parlor seriously, and loves to be out browsing around the ranch. Not so much of a follower as she is a do-er, a real independent girl. She's not stand-offish, just busy. But if you happen to have a handful of Animal Crackers - she's your best buddy! More background on Jasmine (2004): Jasmine, Jaz, Jazzy, J-Low…by whatever name we call her, she’s a wonderful girl. While not as outwardly splashy as her spotted twin sister, she still has the makings of a great dairy goat. She’s long, level, and wide. Her mom, Nutmeg, is a favorite in the milking parlor with her great attitude, wonderful straight teats, and easy milking udder. We hope that Jaz will continue the high standards that her mom has set. But until then, it’s just fun to watch this girl and her friends grow, play, browse, discover new things, and simply enjoy ranch life.
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Jasmine as a kid (above and below)
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