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Ear Type, Eye Color, and Horn Status Genetics in Goats
Using the Mendelian Punnett square, breeders can calculate probability of inheritance for eye color, ear type, horn status, and for wattles.

Kendra R. Shatswell
Feb 20, 20248 min read
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Hefty Goat Holler Farm 2023 – A Recap
I blinked and it was December. It is hard to believe it’s been a year since the last blog post! Though I did manage to keep the website...

Kendra R. Shatswell
Dec 26, 20235 min read
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Tickleweed Hill Farm: A Commercial Kinder Goat Operation
The Lamms have raised Kinders for over 20 years and have developed a unique commercial operation with specific goals in mind.

Kendra R. Shatswell
Oct 26, 20226 min read
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Fat, Muscle, and Body Condition in Goats
Body condition scoring is an incredibly useful tool! Evaluate subcutaneous fat to judge internal fat.

Kendra R. Shatswell
Sep 28, 20215 min read
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Udder Health Part Two - Supernumerary Teats in Goats
Goats usually have two teats but might have more! A supernumerary teat is an extra teat or growth on the udder.

Kendra R. Shatswell
Jul 26, 20215 min read
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