last update: 05/26/09

Welcome, both you who are visiting our herd for the first time, and you who are old friends. Thank you for taking time to get to know our bucks and does. We will try to answer your questions on our management, breeding philosophy and purchasing information within this site.

Saada Dairy Goats is a Limited Liability Company with three equal partners: Laura Evans, Ziggy Ginest and Charlotte Haughian. We are located in northwest Wyoming, 50 miles from Yellowstone Park. We have both irrigated and dry-land pasture, set against the Absaroka Mountains of the Rockies. We have a small herd - 16 does here, 4 bucks, and whatever doelings we decide to retain for this year.

We are so thankful for our successes, last year. In April of 2008, INBA (the International Nubian Breeders Association) named SGCH Saada Lady Jazeez the All American Two Year Old and GCH Saada Lemon Xanado All American Four Year Old, in very tough competition. They were our only entries in the competition. We completed our Linear Appraisal session, last year, in June and were so very happy with the results. We added or raised Excellent scores on six Saada animals - which means every doe of two years of age or more is 89 or higher. And, all of the yearlings were 86 or higher.

The Kentucky National Show was our first show for the year. But, what a great time we had there, to have six of the eight milkers we brought placed in the top eight (the other two were 11th and 14th), as well as having several udder placings (including Xanado repeating for first- place udder). We placed in the top five in all group classes entered. It was also gratifying to see some wonderful animals shown by Justa Farm of New Hampshire, as well the Rob Smith family of Indiana do well, that had been sired by Saada bucks from their own lovely does. Since then we did get to one two-judge show and were pleased to have the girls bring back five GCH legs! We wish we'd been able to do more showing last summer.

So far in 2009 we have been able to attend one quad show, showing different does each of the two days and no kids and no finished does,at all. Our does were undefeated in age classes, except by herdmates, with only one exception each day. And earned two GCH (different does), three ResCH (different does), two BOB and two Best In Show and two Best Udder In Show. We did take photos of them, but as it was a "fuzzy" show, they aren't the best.  However, it will give you an idea of the first fresheners, and the younger does (their new photos are "behind" thier last year photos).

Meanwhile, we are loving our 2009 kids, which began arriving toward the end of February. These breedings may be found on the Doe and First Freshener pages. We are sold out on Nubian reservations for the 2009 kidding season. However, we are accepting reservations for 2010.

Our thanks to everyone who placed orders for 2009! As always, we are grateful to you all.

Herd health is very important to us. We feed the highest-quality alfalfa available. 20% protein grain mix, loose minerals for goats, kelp, yeast and baking soda. Kids are always hand raised on a CAEV prevention program. We again have the entire herd with negative CAE tests. Births are attended and kids are raised separately from adults, prior to being picked up or shipped. We have never had other chronic or contagious health problems or diseases.

Phone calls, e-mails or correspondence are always welcomed from those wishing more information, extended pedigrees, LA, or milk records on specific animals. Thanks for your interest in Saada Dairy Goats LLC. Let us know if you have questions or comments.