Some of the foundation goats for Elfin Acres
SGCH Toehead RM Maggie DOB 2005
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LIlac Top Ten, Top Producer National Show in Redmond
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LIlac State Fair 8 months fresh
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Elite SGCH The Lilac Twinkletoes in 2014 My first homebred doe before Elfin Acres became a reality.
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Purple Camas Farm Fabio at 3 years
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Purple Camas Farm Fabio at 8 years
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Elfin Acres started in 2006
with "just a few goats". Sound familiar? Yes they are addictive! They will drive you crazy and also keep you sane depending on the moment.
Since the beginning the idea has been to create a functional, hard working herd with bio-mechanical soundness, willing temperament, and strong work ethic. Parasite resistance is also an ongoing criteria for improvement.
The Doe herd has been closed for over 10 years with one or two exceptions from Oak Apple Farm. The doe herd is tested periodically. Incoming Bucks have a bio-security panel before entry and upon exit.
DHIA records started in 2012 which gives a prospective buyer data on production.
Linear Appraisal is part of the yearly calendar but the pandemic interrupted the annual evaluations. Fortunately only a year was missed.
Last year (2023) I added two shows to my annual adventures, mainly to finish the Championships of Elfin Acres MC Zaki and Elfin Acres MC Ruby Begonia. In 2024 I dropped back to the NWODGA and Roseburg shows in early summer and will do the Oregon State Fair at the end of August. Three shows. I can do that. :-)
I am currently embarking on my 74th trip around the sun. With only doing 3 shows a year there are a lot of beauties in the barn still waiting for their public debut. These girls are now going to be available for someone else to add to their show string!
Multiple generations of milk stars have been earned, hopefully at some point they will be showing up on ADGA. In the meantime each of the animals for sale has quite the generational dossier to peruse.
My decision to move a lot of my lovelies to new digs is a matter of time and energy. It is that lack of time as a single farmer that has also precluded me from doing a decent job of marketing my young stock from this spring. Well, that and I am a hoarder of little goats. My bucks and does have outdone themselves on this batch of babies. They are outstanding. I will be keeping a few babies to fill out the entries at my three shows. Everybody else is up for new digs!
I encourage prospective buyers to visit the farm and see the herd in person. Out in the field, on the milk stand, with multiple generations right there in front of you to evaluate. I love to help buyers get the best goat for their particular herd goals.
My motto has always been, "Get the goat you need, not the one someone 'sells' you."
I have four bucks "on Staff" at the moment.
The incredibly handsome Oak Apple Idomeneo who has been a remarkable influence on the herd.
Oak Apple Enrico. Enrico's Dam was just recognized as Supreme Grand Champion at Oregon State Fair over ALL OTHER BREEDS! Woohoo she's a looker! He has numerous babies here to cherish.
Tua Farms RMI Snowcat, an up and coming youngster with terrific attributes and a solid family tree.
Elfin Acres MT Earnest. A grandson of OMF Justin Quinn. This young man has it all and a bag of chips. I don't normally keep bucks but this fella is an exception.
with "just a few goats". Sound familiar? Yes they are addictive! They will drive you crazy and also keep you sane depending on the moment.
Since the beginning the idea has been to create a functional, hard working herd with bio-mechanical soundness, willing temperament, and strong work ethic. Parasite resistance is also an ongoing criteria for improvement.
The Doe herd has been closed for over 10 years with one or two exceptions from Oak Apple Farm. The doe herd is tested periodically. Incoming Bucks have a bio-security panel before entry and upon exit.
DHIA records started in 2012 which gives a prospective buyer data on production.
Linear Appraisal is part of the yearly calendar but the pandemic interrupted the annual evaluations. Fortunately only a year was missed.
Last year (2023) I added two shows to my annual adventures, mainly to finish the Championships of Elfin Acres MC Zaki and Elfin Acres MC Ruby Begonia. In 2024 I dropped back to the NWODGA and Roseburg shows in early summer and will do the Oregon State Fair at the end of August. Three shows. I can do that. :-)
I am currently embarking on my 74th trip around the sun. With only doing 3 shows a year there are a lot of beauties in the barn still waiting for their public debut. These girls are now going to be available for someone else to add to their show string!
Multiple generations of milk stars have been earned, hopefully at some point they will be showing up on ADGA. In the meantime each of the animals for sale has quite the generational dossier to peruse.
My decision to move a lot of my lovelies to new digs is a matter of time and energy. It is that lack of time as a single farmer that has also precluded me from doing a decent job of marketing my young stock from this spring. Well, that and I am a hoarder of little goats. My bucks and does have outdone themselves on this batch of babies. They are outstanding. I will be keeping a few babies to fill out the entries at my three shows. Everybody else is up for new digs!
I encourage prospective buyers to visit the farm and see the herd in person. Out in the field, on the milk stand, with multiple generations right there in front of you to evaluate. I love to help buyers get the best goat for their particular herd goals.
My motto has always been, "Get the goat you need, not the one someone 'sells' you."
I have four bucks "on Staff" at the moment.
The incredibly handsome Oak Apple Idomeneo who has been a remarkable influence on the herd.
Oak Apple Enrico. Enrico's Dam was just recognized as Supreme Grand Champion at Oregon State Fair over ALL OTHER BREEDS! Woohoo she's a looker! He has numerous babies here to cherish.
Tua Farms RMI Snowcat, an up and coming youngster with terrific attributes and a solid family tree.
Elfin Acres MT Earnest. A grandson of OMF Justin Quinn. This young man has it all and a bag of chips. I don't normally keep bucks but this fella is an exception.