Here at Lucky Creek Ranch we specialize in producing ADGA registered Championship quality, high production Nubian Dairy Goats. As a family owned business we pride ourselves in breeding livestock of exceptional quality that build not just customers, but long lasting relationships. We have worked very hard over these last few years to secure some of the top bloodlines in the country such as J&M Hideaway, Camelot Cattle Co., A Place To Grow, Gram’s LMD, and Infinity for addition to our breeding program.
Our goats are registered with the American Dairy Goat Association under the herd name LuckyCreek. Richard co-owner of Lucky Creek Ranch (with wife Chelsea) began his dairy goat career as a child in Georgia during the 1980’s, he took a short decades long absence in the mid 90’s – 2000’s to serve in the Marines as an Explosive Ordnance Disposal Technician and returned to farming in 2015 following his military service.
Breeding Goals
We breed specifically for production, size and conformation with each kidding season meticulously planned to improve upon our existing goats in one of these aspects. The end results are a new generation of well sized, solid framed dairy goats of correct confirmation that produce milk in large quantity year over year.
Testing
All of goats are vaccinated as kids for CD/T using the 8 way vaccine Covexin 8. This protects against clostridium perfringins type C and D (overeating disease) and clostridium tetani (tetanus); boosters are provided annually and at select times for pregnant does. The herd is tested annually for Caseous Lymphadenitis (CL), Caprine Arthritis and Encephalitis (CAE), Johne’s disease and Query or Queensland Fever (Q fever). The herd is G6S normal per testing. Additionally we add an amount of PRO-BAC-C to fed chow as it contains Lasalocid to control coccidiosis. Additionally it contains a highly concentrated microbial culture system (probiotics) and yeast culture to enhance intestinal integrity, along with high levels of vitamins to provide nutritional support in the presence of the following: Cryptosporedia Coccidiosis E-Coli and Salmonella.
We no longer test for TB as Tennessee is a Tennessee is a TB and Brucellosis free state, but some states still require TB tests; know your state laws. Of course, any type of testing is available to potential buyers at their buyers expense.
Diet & Habitat
The goats are fed free-choice Alfalfa/Orchard Grass hay, and minerals. Each Goats needs determine its ration and what food it will receive but typically an 18% protein dairy feed while in milk and a 12% protein when not. We use BoSe injections as a source of selenium supplement as needed.
Lastly the Goats are pastured in one of several 5 acre plots that provide top down grazing of brush, bamboo etc. In addition we plant winter forage through a variety of trails and clearings on these plots to provide them with high quality forage during the colder months. It is my belief that the more natural a goats diet, the healthier the goat will be. So long as that diet allows them to eat above the shoulder and stay away from eating ground level which can negatively impact them by increasing parasite loads.
Contact Us
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