Sierra Vista AD Hawthorn *B
Sire: Sierra Vista OMR Admiral *B
(Sierra Vista PD Ole Man River *B X DesertNanny VR Chlosyne Nyctei 3*M VEVE-89 (E in rump)
Dam: La Buena Vida FM Rowan 3*M +EEE-88
(SG RHV SMF Feldspar Matrix +*B VEV-88 X SG Dallas Tyler Sugar Magnolia 2*M VVVV-87)
(Sierra Vista PD Ole Man River *B X DesertNanny VR Chlosyne Nyctei 3*M VEVE-89 (E in rump)
Dam: La Buena Vida FM Rowan 3*M +EEE-88
(SG RHV SMF Feldspar Matrix +*B VEV-88 X SG Dallas Tyler Sugar Magnolia 2*M VVVV-87)
This cute little guy came to us courtesy of Lou at Sierra Vista Nigerians. Our breeding program suffered some very significant setbacks in 2022 that resulted in our herd consisting of does 2 years and younger. Along with that, a buck we had a reservation on fell through- at no fault to us or his breeder. Lou graciously allowed us to visit his farm and look at the many fine animals he is breeding to see if anything would work with us in our breeding program goals. The result of that visit is this little guy.
When looking at the 2023 kids, we kept being drawn over and over again to the kids from this breeding and their relatives. Consistency is huge for us and these kids are consistent. Consistently nice rumps and dairy character. Their maternal FF sister has a gorgeous mammary with a perfect medial and spot on teat placement. Milk test records on both sides show great components (BF in the 7-8 %). He will be matched with our highest producing does to hopefully meld some of that production with better components.
While Rowan was a solid doe, she was not an exceptional doe. However, she has always produced better than herself and, once I had put my hands on this buck and his relatives, it was clear that he has some positive attributes that we would like to work into our current breeding program. She also appraised with an impressive 41 in rear udder height at 4 years old!
We are excited to see what he will produce here at Ironwood Ranch.
When looking at the 2023 kids, we kept being drawn over and over again to the kids from this breeding and their relatives. Consistency is huge for us and these kids are consistent. Consistently nice rumps and dairy character. Their maternal FF sister has a gorgeous mammary with a perfect medial and spot on teat placement. Milk test records on both sides show great components (BF in the 7-8 %). He will be matched with our highest producing does to hopefully meld some of that production with better components.
While Rowan was a solid doe, she was not an exceptional doe. However, she has always produced better than herself and, once I had put my hands on this buck and his relatives, it was clear that he has some positive attributes that we would like to work into our current breeding program. She also appraised with an impressive 41 in rear udder height at 4 years old!
We are excited to see what he will produce here at Ironwood Ranch.
Dam: La Buena Vida FM Rowan 3*M +EEE-88
RUH of 41 @ 4 years old
PC: Sierra Vista Nigerians
Sire's Dam: DesertNanny VR Chlosyne Nyctei 3*M VEVE-89
2x Grand Champion
1x Reserve Grand Champion
1X Best in Show
LA Highlights: E in rear legs, back, and rump
PC: Sierra Vista Nigerians
Maternal Sister: Sierra Vista PD Rhododendron
FF udder pictured while nursing three kids
PC: Sierra Vista Nigerians
Maternal Brother: Sierra Vista OMR Zuriel *B
PC: La Buena Vida Nigerians
3/4 Sister (same dam and grandsire): Sierra Vista OMR Acacia
1x Grand Champion
Pictured as a FF with two kids on her