For Alaina Sims and all the other folks new to registered goats... you are NOT stupid - this stuff is hard!

One of the most confusing parts of learning how to read pedigrees is navigating the wide range of special symbols and acronyms we encounter. What is a +*B, and is it better than a +*S Buck? Hint: they are the same, but belong to different registries, ADGA and AGS.

I have created a very simple article here as a quick reference: READ ON!

It is somewhat oversimplified, but I have also included links to the relevant ADGA and AGS information for the full picture. Do NOT shy away from reading the expanded information linked there. Just grab a cup of tea and free your mind of distractions.

• Make notes - it helps you remember.
  
• Print out relevant sections and keep them with your papers for reference.
  

All of this will soon be old hat... but I admit that I still have to reread the official info from time to time myself. Never rely on memory alone - keep in mind that programs can also change over time, and it pays to check back every year!

Linda

It's been some time since we launched our original farm site in 2010, and we needed to make some significant changes in order to accommodate our growing needs.

In addition to our original Nigerian Dwarf goat herd, we now have a solid breeding herd of miniature Juliana pigs and have finally settled on five types of heritage chickens that we will work with for the long haul.

It's going to take me some time to peel all the old photos back from the aging FTP server before they poof for all time. My goal is to ensure that people coming to this site will always be able to link to every animal we've ever had listed, generations later. 

Like the pic of hour-old kids below, tiny and wobbly, let's see how long it takes to grow this site to the point that I can take it live! With luck, less than the standard 5-month gestation.
Linda