Cabochon Farm - Zimmerman MN

23/08/2024

I love a good webinar!

15/08/2024

I am excited to share there are five Cabochon animals on the August Elite list this year.

Does in our barn:
Cabochon DP High Tide 3*M - 99%
SG Cabochon DP Sea Ice 3*M - 98%

Does in other herds, daughters of High Tide:
Cabochon MP Nori 4*M - 98%
Cabochon CN Ammonite 4*M - 96%

Sire to High Tide and Sea Ice:
Cabochon ZZ Dom Pérignon *B - 93%

28/07/2024

I need to go back to working in an office so it's time to get serious about cutting down the workload. My pain can be your gain! I'm offering a buck to increase production and length of lactation- Cabochon CN Riptide *B. Riptide's dam, Cabochon DP High Tide 3*M ELITE VVVE 88 has a phenomenal milk record.
1F Yearling - 1,086 lbs in 318 days, 6% butterfat & 4.1% protein.
2F - 1,329 lbs in 295 days, 6.2% butterfat & 4.5% protein.
3F - 1,417 lbs at 305 DIM and is still going strong on an extended lactation at 405 DIM producing more than 3 lbs a day with a total of 1,783 lbs so far.

His dam's sire, Cabochon ZZ Dom Pérignon +*B, has was an ADGA Nigerian Dwarf Elite Sire in 2022 and 2023. Both of our Dom Pérignon daughters have been designated ADGA Elite does multiple times.

Strong preference for a home on milk test. Clean, health tested herd - CAE, CL and Johne's free.

23/07/2024

We had a tree blow down last night. The goats were thrilled with their good fortune while Clayton and I spent the morning cutting and moving branches.

21/07/2024

We have a few openings for weekly pick up of our fresh premium Nigerian Dwarf goat milk . Our Nigerian milk is so sweet and creamy that many people prefer it over cow’s milk. And if you are a cheese maker, you’ll find the higher protein content of Nigerian milk gives higher cheese yields than other dairy breeds.
$7/ half gallon.

04/07/2024

It's raining outside so I'm the kitchen making cajeta (goat milk caramel sauce) today. Yum

21/06/2024

The newest member of our herd is pretty chill.

17/06/2024

It's National Dairy Goat month! The Nigerian Dwarf dairy goat is the perfect fit for a homestead on a small acreage.

16/06/2024

I'm excited to announce that we have a new finished champion in the barn! Cabochon PAN Believe In Angels 5*M earned her third Grand Champion and was also Best of Breed in the Champion Challenge Class. We had a lot of fun chatting with old friends and making some new ones as well. Many thanks to the show committee and judges for a wonderful day!
Angel's herdmates brought home some ribbons too...
Cabochon PR Indian Summer 3*M earned a Reserve Champion.
Cabochon IB Shiraz earned a Grand Champion to get her junior leg.
Cabochon PR Seafoam picked up her second Reserve Champion.

04/06/2024

If you're not already using combination deworming on your herd, you'll want to read this.

COMBINATION DEWORMING: THE TIME IS NOW!

One of the most popular Timely Topics by the American Consortium for Small Ruminant Control has been the one about combination treatments: "Combination dewormers: the time is now!" written by Dr. Ray Kaplan, previously at the University of Georgia, now at St. George's University in Grenada, West Indies. The article was recently reviewed by Dr. Kaplan and the publication was updated. This is another important read, because it is the recommended practice for deworming small ruminants and has been for several years.

https://www.wormx.info/_files/ugd/6ef604_ed81314f8a704e95a9fc9c32d4fb44c4.pdf

https://www.wormx.info/combinations

04/06/2024

Finally finding time to catch up on some photos. Two nice doelings for Cabochon CN Scarlet and Better Wayz Bodacious *B. Scarlet is a very promising yearling. She milked 5 lbs on her first test and won best udder in the yearling class at the Best of the Midwest show.
https://cabochonfarm.com/2024/06/04/scarlets-twins/

30/05/2024

We have a few wethers (neutered males) ready for their new homes.

27/05/2024

We had a fun time at our first show of the year - the Best of the Midwest show put on by the MN Dairy Goat Association. There was a great turnout with more than 90 Nigerians competing. We enjoyed spending time with our goat friends and came home with several ribbons, including Best Udder awards. Many thanks to the show committee and volunteers who worked hard for more than a year to put on such a wonderful show.

Highlights:
Cabochon MP Destiny 4*M - 2x GCH, 2x Best of Breed, 2x Best Udder of Breed
Cabochon PAN Believe in Angels 5*M - RGCH, 4 year old class best udder
Cabochon CN Scarlet - Yearling class best udder
Cabochon PR Seafoam - RGCH, 1st place Jr Yearling
Cabochon IB Shiraz - 1st Place Sr Yearling
Cabochon FD Kestrel - 1st place Int Kid

I'll post photos of the girls once we're unpacked from the show.

18/05/2024

Buckling available from Cabochon MP Destiny 4*M (2x GCH, 2x BoB, 2x Best Udder of Breed, 2xRGCH). Destiny has a well attached udder and milked over 1,000 lbs last year as a yearling.
Dam's Dam - Cabochon PR Indian Summer 3*M VEEE 90 (2xGCH, 3xRGCH)
Dam's Sire's Dam - GCH Cabochon Amelia 3*M VEEE 91 (3xGCH, 2xRGCH)
Sire - Cabochon DJ Casanova +*B
Sire's Dam - GCH Libery Star Acres Annabelle 2*M EEEV 90 (3xGCH, 3xRGCH)

14/05/2024

Calling all 4H kids!
Animal IDs are due tomorrow -
Wednesday, May 15th!

11/05/2024

It was a beautiful day to do some tree maintenance. Clayton took care of branches that were overhanging the hay shed and put in a few hours on the chainsaw as well.

08/05/2024

Cabochon BO Meriwether Lewis *B is on his way to Tennessee. Safe travels, Lewy!

04/05/2024

AI babies for Cabochon DI Nellie Bly 2*M. I miss my old Ziggy boy (Dynamo Falcon Ziggzag ++*B Elite VEE 90) and it feels good to carry on his lineage even though he's gone. I'm expecting heavy milk production from this cross. https://cabochonfarm.com/2024/05/04/nellies-twins/

03/05/2024

If you have questions on parasites or deworming, here are the answers from a source you can trust.

I updated my presentation for FAMACHA© certification. I'll be using it today at the FAMACHA© Workshop at the Maryland Sheep & Wool Festival. It's a comprehensive presentation on controlling internal parasites in small ruminants (90 slides!). Most of the slides are pretty self-explanatory, so you don't really need a script to follow it.

https://www.slideserve.com/Susan71/best-management-practices-for-controlling-internal-parasites-in-small-ruminants-powerpoint-ppt-presentation

02/05/2024

Two does and a buck for Cabochon PR Polka Dot 4*M (1xGCH). Sire is Better Wayz Bodacious, out of SG Better Wayz Harmony Carabear 3*M EEEE 92, the new all time breed leader in butterfat and an ADGA Elite doe for the last six years.
https://cabochonfarm.com/2024/05/02/polka-dots-triplets

26/04/2024

We have a deal on a buckling from a beautiful young doe who milked over 1,000 lbs as a yearling! Cabochon MP Destiny has a high, wide rear udder, a strong medial suspensory ligament and well placed, easy to milk teats. Destiny's dam is one of our best does, Cabochon PR Indian Summer 3*M VEEE 90. Destiny's sire's dam is GCH Cabochon Amelia 3*M VEEE 91.

The buckling's sire, Cabochon DJ Casanova +*B, is the son of GCH Liberty Star Acres Annabelle 2*M EEEV 90 who has exceptional longevity, winning her latest Grand Championship at 11 years old.

25/04/2024

Quadruplets for GCH Cabochon PR Diamond Dust this year! I loved this pairing last year so I'm planning to keep a doeling for myself this year. The bucks are available and are nice herdsire prospects. Diamond milks well over 1,000 lbs and has her permanent championship. https://cabochonfarm.com/2024/04/24/diamonds-quadruplets/

23/04/2024

Many thanks to Wade at Riverside Meats and Processing for another successful on-farm harvest of our grass fed beef. So thankful our animals never have to experience the stress of being hauled to a locker so they always have the highest quality of life we can provide.

22/04/2024

I love that this guy found a new home in Minnesota! He was my favorite buckling of the year and it will be fun to see his kids at the shows.

17/04/2024

We use and recommend EfferCept teat dip. If you haven't tried it yet, here's your chance to try it for free! It's more effective than iodine while being gentler on teats and skin.

08/04/2024

Indy's buckling is available. She milks more than 1,200 lbs, scored VEEE 90 in Linear Appraisal and is 2x Grand Champion, 4x Reserve Grand Champion. Indy has a beautifully attached udder, scoring Excellent in mammary on Linear Appraisal. I love her foreudder (38) and her long (40), wide (33) teats make her a dream to milk by hand.
His sire's dam and SSD dam both are EEEE 92 does who have milked more than 1300 lbs in a lactation. His Sire's dam, SG Better Wayz Harmony Carabear 3*M EEEE 92, is the new all time breed leader in butterfat and has been an ADGA Elite doe for the last six years.
DNA recordation included, Discount for DHIR herd.

02/04/2024

Another great informational article from the Maryland Small Ruminant Program and the American Consortium for Small Ruminant Parasite Control. https://tinyurl.com/4d9tf2hs

UPDATED!

https://www.wormx.info/_files/ugd/6ef604_8c5179130a524c3ca03acebade1c538c.pdf

A second Timely Topic was published in March to the web site of the American Consortium for Small Ruminant Parasite Control (ACSRPC; wormx.info). The title is "How Safe are Dewormers?" It is a follow-up to the infographic I recently shared on the same topic. I'm the author of both. Both documents were reviewed by members of the consortium, including a veterinarian.

https://www.wormx.info/timelytopics

31/03/2024

Cabochon PAN Wildfire 4*M (1xGCH, 3xRGC, 2xBest Udder) had two does and a buck which are excellent show prospects. They have level toplines, good angulation, strong legs and a pedigree full of show winners. Due to a shortage of space this year, all kids will be available.
https://cabochonfarm.com/2024/03/31/wildfires-triplets-2/

30/03/2024

A beautiful buck and doe for Cabochon PR Indian Summer 3*M VEEE 90 (2xGCH, 4xRGC). Indy is a 1,200 lb milker with a beautiful udder and lovely teats for hand milking. Sire is Better Wayz Bodacious, out of SG Better Wayz Harmony Carabear 3*M EEEE 92, the new all time breed leader in butterfat and an ADGA Elite doe for the last six years. Buck is available.
https://cabochonfarm.com/2024/03/30/indian-summers-twins/

25/03/2024

Sleep deprived and snowed in today. Polka Dot delivered triplets at 2 AM. All pretty big kids and she pushed them out like a trooper, including one full breech. I love this doe.🥰