2022 Show Results
** This will be an ongoing post as we update show results throughout the year! ** LIVE SHOWS This year we had one live show that was within a reasonable distance to us. The Texas Two-Step show put on by Hill Country Mini MIlkers in Boerne, TX. It was a lot of fun and...
305 Milk Test Series – Getting Started
305 Milk testing seems to be more daunting than it actually is to a lot of herd owners. Most of the uncertainty seems to revolve around getting set up and started. I’ve attempted to simplify it in a step-by-step process to help alleviate some stress and encourage more...
2022 Kids!
This is an ongoing updated post until kiddings are done! 2022 is here, and so are new babies! We have a lot of exciting kids coming! Below are those that are born currently, we have more due through the first week of March and then we have a litter in May and in July!...
2021 Show Wins!
2021 has been a busy year for us. We, unfortunately, missed our club's live spring show this year, however we heard the turnout was great! But this year, we got out there and worked and got pics of our girls (and one boy!) and entered them into the MDGA Spring virtual...
Goals and our ideal goats
We’ve learned so much over the years concerning these goats. One of the first things you should do when getting goats is to flesh out the ideals and goals you have for getting them. This will help eliminate a lot of buying animals that don't fit within your focus,...
Want to earn money?
Hello all Kessel Run herd owners! We have introduced a new incentive program! Help us to prove our herd and get valuable feedback and you can earn CASH! We love to receive feedback on our animals, we appreciate updates of pictures, udders, production, and show wins...
Late 2020 Kids!
Running River Denali's Ladybug x VCH Mistwood LJJ Jacobs Java F1 50/50% Mini-Nubian 2 does / 1 buck December 1, 2020 Kessel Run JJ Mocha Latte (Retained) POLLED doeling Kessel Run JJ French Macchiato (SOLD) Doeling Kessel Run JJ Java Chip (Retained) Buckling...
The Effect of Sire Selection on Does’ Production
A great article that is worth sharing and considering for your dairy goat breeding program! The Effect of Sire Selection on Does' Production Study carried out, 1978-1981 David Funk Most of us are aware that using a top-quality sire is the best way to obtain an...
2019-2020 Nubian and mini-Nubian kids
This kidding season was eventful, to say the least! We've not had one issue in kidding until this year and it seems a lot of people had to assist does this year, strange indeed. However, we had some beautiful kids this year and it gets us excited for NEXT year...
Meet Kessel Run Dairy Goats
So, we're starting a blog on our site. Mostly this blog will be used to update what's happening on the farm, highlight our girls, or give kidding updates! A place to get to know our herd and what we are doing a little more. Well then, what's our story? It's not super...