As A Small Farm Breeder

If you read back, way back, you'd know that Stout Ranch (we) began in 2008 with two small purebred nubian does. While these does had good bloodlines and were decent milkers they were far below our standards today. Lilly and Lacey gave us some wonderful kids that we sold to upgrade. We have been upgrading ever since. We always breed to improve the breed characteristics in the show ring and in the milking pail.

In 2013 we found the matriarch of our herd, Chezy. While not the best, nobody has the best or we wouldn't all still be breeding for the best, she was far above any stock we had had since 2011. With the addition of Chezy, we obtained Sadie and Serenity. All of these does are exceptional and have served us well over the years producing kids that ave gone to be 4H champions, herd starters and standing bucks.

2015 was different for Stout Ranch as we branched into the american nubian herd as well. Why did we do this? I have no idea... I've always been a purebred snob but sometimes a miracle drops into your lap and you just take it and run! I bred one of my best does to an amazing looking american buck (Donald) and twin girls (Calli & Missi) were the result. We also picked up a great, strong boned, american doe with great dairy traits. Ebony became part of the herd by default as I wanted the purebred buck and she was the 'package' part of the deal.

Once again Stout Ranch has purebred bucks on site! Oh, the sweet aroma of rutt!! I cannot count the number of breeding referrals our vet (a National Show Judge) has sent our way but he has been a busy buck. His name is Buck by the way; I guess the previous owner wanted to make sure we could tell him apart from the does?!

After breeding, retaining and selling kids in 2016 it became time to cull the herd in 2017. Since we had a daughter, son and granddaughter from Chezy that were out producing her and had superior mammary, milk production and were an improvement on the breed standard, we decided to sell her. We also chose Ebony since I have two american doelings (the twins) from a far superior dam and buck. Both Chezy and Ebony are confirmed bred to our buck named Buck.

Buck

Buck is a big boned, conformationally correct buck that passes on long ears and strong dairy traits with superior conformation and excellent personality to his offspring. 

Chezy

She went to a great home in Kansas with two young girls that are starting their own dairy herd and want to show 4-H. I have a soft spot for kids so they got a smokin deal. She has goat buddies and will be pampered.

Ebony

Ebs will be delivered to her new home on Saturday. She is also going to start a new dairy herd for a sweet family in Fort Collins. It is hard to say goodbye to our lovely Ebs. 

If you've made it this far, congratulations! We will be showcasing our herd over the next few weeks as we prepare for the 2017 kidding on Stout Ranch.