Salmon
Creek Ranch
PO
Box 266, 1400 Bay Hill Rd., Bodega, CA 94922 (707)
876-1808
Kiko Goats
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| Apache - Our Purebred Kiko Herd sire | Mingo - Our 100% New Zealand Kiko Buck | Another photo of
Apache |
| Salmon Creek Ranch has 100% purebred
AKGA* registered Kiko Goats with bloodlines going
back to the original imports from New Zealand through
Goats Unlimited stock. We also have a
limited number of AKGA registered 100% New Zealand
Kikos. Our goats are free to roam on over 400
acres of natural forage (certified organic) and we track EPD**
data on all goats produced in order to align our breeding
program as closely as
possible to the original goals of the Kiko. That
means, a goat that is an easy kidder, a good mother with
plenty of milk, parasite resistant and relatively
trouble free. Our does kid
unassisted in the pasture and kids are raised without
supplements.
We breed for meat
production and occasionally, have stock for
sale, either with AKGA registration or
commercial grade (without papers). And, while it
has nothing to do with the quality of the meat, we
do like color in our Kikos, as you can see from
our current herd sires, pictured above. Pedigrees and further
details upon request. Delivery negotiable. |
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 "Apache", one of our Kiko bucks (photo at 8 months old) |
 Nutmeg with her
twins.
April, 2008 |
 Our goats spend
their days freely foraging on our 400 acre
ranch, then all trot home at the end of the day
to tell us about their day and ask for snacks.
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 Moose watching
the kids play.
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 Not to be left out, here are some of our girls. Ever curious, ever optomisitc. After all, you might just have a treat in hand..... |
 Aggie (short for "Aggravation"), doing her balancing act for the camera. February, 2009 |
 Six week old buckling with Mom. |
Salmon Creek Ranch Kikos: All our
goats are 100% purebred AKGA* registered Kikos, along with
a limited number of 100% New Zealands. Kikos are a meat
goat from New Zealand ("Kiko" means "meat" in Maori.), which descend from goats
first brought to the islands by Captain Cook. They are
known to be particularly hardy, self-sufficient, parasite
resistant, have fewer hoof problems and possess superb
mothering skills. Such an independent animal was a perfect fit for
our operation. As the health and well-being of our animals
is a top priority, we keep our herd closed to outside
animals and it is CL & CAE tested clear. We protect our goats from
the many land and airborne predators in our area by a
combination of Anatolian Shepherds (an ancient livestock
guardian breed from Turkey) and electric fences.
Breeding stock: We
occasionally have AKGA registered* or commercial grade
Kikos for sale. See our Goats for Sale page
for details.
* Registered with the American Kiko Goat Association
* Registered with the American Kiko Goat Association
Goat
meat: Our goats
are harvested at a local USDA inspected facility,
vacuum-packed and can be picked up fresh at the ranch or
delivered to local destinations as far south as San Francisco.
A variety of cuts are available. Click
here for further information. Please email us or
call us with your preferred cut and amount and we will get
back to you with a quote. Shipping is available.
Contact us for details. info@salmoncreekranch.com
Contact us for details. info@salmoncreekranch.com
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