THAT'S A WRAP FOLKS!

Another wildly successful kidding season has resulted in: 25 bucklings, 24 doelings!

I'll be working off the reservation list first, but expect to have a sales list with remining available kids by mid-May.

LCLL Golden Compass & LCLL Loaded Dice (bucklings) 

(DDF Smoking Gun X LCLL Tugboat) DOB: 4/18/25, Rank/Rear: 2/2 to a FF 

These boys are special because they are the only two 100% NZ kids born this year who are eligible for registration w/AKGA. They are also unrelated to all but 2 of the does/doelings I will be retaining in the herd. Being out of a FF doe who had an astonishing ADG, and who has flawless udder structure, I'm hoping one or both of these boys will be worth serving as future herd sire(s).  I have been trying for years to increase my NZ breeding stock but have found that they just don't hold up to my expectations or meet my standards like the Purebred kikos do. Hopefully these striking homegrown bucklings will turn that around. 

 

 

 

 

LCLL Irish Jig (buckling), LCLL Scotch Mist & LCLL Sea Shanty (doelings) 

(DDF Smoking Gun X DDF Carmilk Mousse) DOB: 4/14/25, Rank/Rear: 3/3 to a 3F 

If you follow my Facebook page, you know that Millie is hands-down, my best doe! Millie has a 300% kidding average, consistently produces deep chests, long and level toplines and overall, the best phenotype in my herd. Millie has produced a herd sire out of her last two kidding's, which is saying a lot considering only the very top 2 or 3 bucklings of the year get to go on to become a breeding buck. This year, Millie was paired up with Smoking Gun, and these resulting triplets may be her best yet. I will likely retain Scotch Mist but expect to offer her two other kids for sale at weaning. These kids will be eligible for registration as Purebred with both NKR and AKGA. 

 

 

 

LCLL Bragging Rights, LCLL All That Jazz (doelings) 

(DDF Smoking Gun X LPR Kimono) DOB: 4/4/25, Rank/Rear: 2/2 to a 4F 

To say I'm pleased with thie outccome of this breeding is an understatement! These girls are picture-perfect, and out of a rock solid, maternal doe with a level topline and flawless udder structure. It seemed a natural choice to match Kimono up with Smoking Gun, who had a remarkable ADG to weaning, and continued to make noteworthy gains thereafter. These kids appear to be a perfect balance between sire and dam and are easy on the eye as a bonus. I will be retaining one of these girls, with the other likely being offered for sale at weaning. Both will be eligible for registration w/NKR as Purebred.  

 

 

 

 

LCLL Best Kept Secret, LCLL Optic Illusion (doelings) & LCLL Mind Trick

(ZVA Brass Tacks X LPR Nepal) DOB: 4/3/25, Rank/Rear: 3/3 to a FF 

I was absolutely SHOCKED to find that Nepal had gifted me triplets! Based on her size during pregnancy, I was expecting a single kid. Long-bodied does hide kids well and sure enough, she had these three darlings tucked away in there somehow. As a first-time momma, Nepal is a natural with her new kiddos but that's not all she has to offer; muscular density, resilient hoof structure, beat red FAMACHA under any conditions, and gentile, manageable temperament are all qualities she will be passing on to these kids.  Additionally, their sire Brass Tacks is SO low maintenance and non-demanding, he tends to get overlooked.  He's never been sick, injured, required deworming or hoof attention. He maintains his figure through drought or soggy winter. Buckling Tricks is currently reserved but both doelings will be available for sale at weaning. 

 

 

 

 

LCLL Brass And Blues & LCLL Blur Suede Shoes (doelings)

(ZVA Brass Tacks X BWP Hinto's Cricket) DOB: 4/2/25, Rank/Rear: 2/2 to a 2F 

As I work to increase my 100% NZ herd, I've been very excited about this breeding. Cricket comes directly from one of the most respected breeders of Kiko goats, Wes Pinneo of B Bar W Kikos in Kansas. I believe Brass Tacks' springy rib and muscular density will compliment Cricket's long legs and length of loin beautifully. I was absolutely delighted to get twin doelings out of this breeding who will be eligible for registration as 100% NZ w/NKR and will have some of the best genetics combined from sire and dam. Both of these kids are already spoken for.

 

 

 

 

LCLL Colors Of The Wind, LCLL Northern Lights & LCLL Windchime (doelings)

(LPR Northwind X DDF Magically Dun) DOB: 3/31/25, Rank/Rear: 3/3 to a FF 

I've waited a long time to see what this doe would produce, and she sure doesn't disappoint. First time mom, Magic, has checked every box on my list from weaning through maturity. And now, she's topped the charts by producing these three perfect doelings. Their sire and dam both, have exceeded the average daily gains, are large-framed, wide loined, full and fleshy, low-maintenance and have endearing personalities. All qualities that will be passed along to these three performance bred doelings. Eligible for registration w/NKR. All three of these kids are pending.

 

 

LCLL Que Sera Sera (doeling) & LCLL Mambo (doeling)

(ZVA Brass Tacks X LCLL Two Step Tango) DOB: 3/30/25, Rank/Rear: 2/2 to a 2F 

Tango is a remarkable young lady; She was raised a quad, to a 12 year old mother who's last set of offspring were still some of my top performing kids. Last year as a first-time momma, Tango's buckling was my best gaining kid EVER, and her doeling kept right up too. I anticipate these twins will do even better being sired by chunk monkey Brass Tacks. Despite being purebred, Tango is only registered as 75%, so buckling Mambo will not be eligible for registration. Doeling Sera however, can be registered as 88%, and then her offspring will be able to be registered w/NKR as Purebred.  Both of these kids will be offered for sale at weaning.

 

 

 

 

LCLL Quicksilver (buckling) & LCLL Brass Symphony (doeling)

(ZVA Brass Tacks X MJI F0985) DOB: 3/26/25, Rank/Rear: 2/2 to a 7F 

I took a big risk when I purchased this doe, who was already advanced in age and well above the average price-point for kikos in the PNW. That gamble paid off ten-fold in her first kidding season here on Lampa Creek. Missouri gave me two perfect specimens in 2024, a doeling and a buckling, both of whom make my heart skip a beat. The buckling, LCLL Alloy Brass, has since gone to his new home where he will sire his own kid crop in 2025. The doeling, LCLL Brass Phantom, will likely stay here for life. I contemplated breeding Missouri to a different sire this year, but at her age, I want to get the most bang for my buck (pun intended). So while she's still producing well above the standard, I've duplicated last year's breeding which has resulted in another set of near-perfection.  Both kids will be eligible for registration as 100% NZ with NKR and are currently reserved.

 

 

 

 

LCLL Beyond The Horizon (doeling) & LCLL Safari (buckling)

(FPR Hawthorn's Saffron X LPR Horizon) DOB: 2/9/25, Rank/Rear: 2/2 to a 6F 

Horizon may not look like much, but she's one heck of a brood doe!!! Horizon knows how to grow out some outstanding kids, and outproduces herself year after year no matter who she's bred to. I have retained her daughter, granddaughter, and will be welcoming her first great grandkids this season. I'm keeping my eye on this doeling as a keeper, but if I decide to part with her, someone will be getting some top, proven genetics! Both of these kids are reserved.

 

 

 

 

LCLL Rocksteady (buckling) & LCLL Dixieland (doeling)

(FPR Hawthorn's Saffron X LPR Kalypso) DOB: 2/5/25, Rank/Rear: 2/2 to a 3F 

These kids didn't come easy, and we're lucky they're safe and sound. I came home from work to find momma Kalypso in active labor but failing to progress. The first of the two kids was breach and required intervention. Kalypso required assistance during her first freshening as well, so she will be retired from breeding. Additionally, her kids will not go on to be registered breeding stock. However, all life is precious and has value, so I'm grateful and relieved that this scenario resulted in 3 lives saved. These kids have already gone to their new home with momma.

 

 

 

 

LCLL Precious Metal (doeling) & LCLL Tarnished Brass (bucklings)

100% NZ (ZVA Brass Tacks X LCLL Black Friday) DOB: 2/5/25, Rank/Rear: 2/2 to a FF

These are two of only a few 100% NZ kids that will be born here this year. I've struggled to find New Zealand stock that holds up to the unique challenges our Coastal climate presents; most fall short and don't meet my high standard. These two kids have a sire and dam who have passed the test and have proven themselves to be able to keep up with the Purebred herd. Their dam, Friday, sure is easy on the eyes and has held a special place in my heart from the day she was born, so you can understand how pleased the results of the breeding pairing.  I'll be retaining Precious but Tarnished will be available for sale as a commercial herd sire or wether.  

 

 

 

 

LCLL Playing With Fire & LCLL Super Fly (bucklings)

(FPR Hawthorn's Saffron X HTFL Firefly) DOB: 2/4/25, Rank/Rear: 2/2 to a 3F 

These handsome, healthy boys are stout, both weighing 8.2 lbs, and carry their daddy's trademark... SPOTS!  They already have their parents' silly, sweet and endearing personalities and will make great companions, brush goats or possibly even pack goat prospects. Player is has gone to his new home but Flyer is available for sale as a wether. 

 

 

 

 

LCLL Tonka Joe (buckling) 

(ZVA Brass Tacks X LPR Gracie) DOB: 1/23/25, Rank/Rear: 1/1 to an 8 y.o. 

Gracie is no spring chicken. She's been around the block a time or two and knows how to raise some outstanding kids! Gracie has always had twins and triplets, but focused all her energy on this single buckling this year. With her large stature (180 lbs) and Brass Tacks' balanced muscle mass, Tonka Joe will be big, bulky and vigorous with solid feet and top parasite resistance. He will also pass on productive longevity, as demonstrated by their surprisingly youthful 8 year old dam. Tonka Joe has been reserved by a family who instantly fell in love with his silly personality.  

 

 

 

 

LCLL Sugar Skull, LCL Ballista & LCLL Smoke N Mirrors (doelings) 

(DDF Smoking Gun X LPR Novel) DOB: 1/23/25, Rank/Rear: 3/3 to an FF 

These are going to be BIG kids! They'll have all the other wonderful qualities of the kiko as well, but most notably, they'll be BIG. Novel is a burly girl who had an amazing ADG to weaning age, but more noteworthy was her 148 lb. 14 month weight with no supplementation! Likewise, Smoking Gun has been growing in leaps and bounds, at well above the average rate (1/2 pound gain per day) since arriving here as a weanling. All three of these girls are reserved and will be going to their new home as a trio.   

 

 

 

 

LCLL Xanadu, LCL Zen Master (bucklings) & LCLL Brownie (doeling) 

(FPR Hawthorn's Saffron X LPR Nirvana) DOB: 1/10/25, Rank/Rear: 3/3 to an FF 

These three kiddos are the perfect balance between their sire's vigor and adaptability, and their dam's balance and smooth transitions. Nirvana has some good statistics to back her up and now she's proven that she can out produce herself.  Xanadu has a unique coat pattern, including liver spots, roaning, frosting and the cutest white nose markings.  Zen is the fastest growing boy of the group, already towering his siblings. And Brownie is irresistibly sweet and petite. All three of these kids are currently reserved and destined to become 4-H projects in two different County Fairs! 

 

 

 

 

LCLL Ridgeline (buckling) 

(LPR Northwind X LCLL Lemon Chiffon) DOB: 1/5/2025, Rank/Rear: 1/1 to a FF 

Ridgeline sure does look like his daddy, which isn't a bad goal to shoot for.  Being a single buckling to this first-time mom, I can predict that this guy is going to have impressive gains, a solid frame and will mature to turn heads. His dam, Chiffon, is from my best maternal line and has the nicest udder attachment I've ever laid eyes on. She's proving to follow in her mom's footsteps in every way. Northwind only has three kids on the ground at the moment, through no fault of his own, but I'm more than impressed by the bone and frame he's throwing so far.  Ridgeline will be available for sale after he is registered w/NKR (pending) as a herd sire.  This is a very nice young buck folks! 

 

 

 

LCLL Eventide, LCLL Rhombus & LCLL Vega (bucklings)

(FPR Hawthorn's Saffron X HTFL Dawn) DOB: 1/5/25, Rank/Rear: 3/3 to a 3F 

Typically, you use your best buck to improve on a doe's shortcomings. In this case though, Dawn will be the one making improvements no matter who she's bred to. This doe has size, bulk, length, maintains condition while feeding top gaining kids, has impeccable udder and teat structure, rock solid feet, and an easy-going temperament. This remarkable girl will improve on ANY buck she's paired with, which has already been proven thrice. It was my intention to repeat last year's breeding because the resulting doeling was stellar. However, it turns out Brass Tacks is a VERY motivated breeder and jumped out of his pen, traveled 1/2 mile down off the hill, and jumped into the pen with Saffron and his girls. Dawn's 2022 doeling (Red Alder) has proven herself this year, giving Lampa Creek Kikos 3 generations of this maternal line! All three of these boys have gone to their new homes. 

 

 

 

 

LCLL Fireweed (buckling), LCLL Black Huckleberry (doeling) & LCLL Sticks N Stones (buckling)

(FPR Hawthorn's Saffron X LCLL Red Alder) DOB: 1/2/25, Rank/Rear: 3/3 to a FF 

As a first-time momma, Alder outdid herself with these healthy triplets. These kids make 4 generations on the maternal side, with their great-granddam developing deep roots in the foundation of my purebred kiko herd. Alder is following suit in this outstanding maternal line, as will her offspring.  I have to remind myself that it's important to maintain genetic diversity in the herd. All three of these kids have gone to their new homes. 

 

 

 

LCLL Buster Brown 1147 (buckling)

(FPR Hawthorn's Saffron X MEWF Moxi) DOB: 1/2/2025, Rank/Rear: 1/1 

Moxi is my only breeding aged non-kiko doe, and you'd better bet she keeps right up with my highest standards and expectations! Moxi has produced 10 jaw dropping kids in just 4 breedings, that's right, triplets every time... until now LOL.  I'm not sure what happened this go around, but as a single, you can bet Buster will be a HUGE weanling and likely my top gaining kid of the season. Moxi has been bred to a different buck every breeding, but her kids are consistently some of my best gainers and mature to be big, meaty goats with all the same traits you'd expect from a kiko.  This guy is not eligible for registration but will make nice commercial herd sire with kiko vigor, Boer bulk and a splash of color to boot! Buster is reserved and will go to his 4-H home after weaning. 

 

 

 

 

LCLL Turn The Page 1118 (doeling), LCLL Nova 1116 (doeling) & LCLL Confetti 1144 (buckling)

(FPR Hawthorn's Saffron X LPR Nautica) DOB: 1/1/2025, Rank/Rear: 3/3 to a FF 

I know I say this a lot, but Nautica has been a favorite around the ranch, and now that she's shown me what she can produce, she's even more valuable. Nautica is from Lookout Point Ranch and was born and raised with virtually no human intervention. These three kids are so full of vigor and spunk, they're like little piranhas. Poor mom struggles to rest with 3 kids climbing and jumping on her at just a few hours old. These New Years Day kids are sure going to be fun as they grow and mature. All three of these kids already left for their wonderful 4H homes. 

 

 

 

 

LCLL Fievel & LCLL Bernard (bucklings) 

(LPR Northwind X HTFL Miss Bianca) DOB: 1/1/2025, Rank/Rear: 2/2 to a FF 

These twin bucklings have been highly anticipated, being the first LPR Northwind kids to hit the ground! Northwind is an impressive young buck who had a staggering yearling weight of 187 lbs. Beautiful Bianca is my smallest doe at 110 lbs, but don't let that deter you. This little girl has had a FAMACHA score of 1 since the day she arrived, is healthy as a horse, has hooves that hold up to our soggy coastal weather like no other, and has the most endearing personality. Both of these boys have gone to their new homes.

 

 

 

 

LCLL Countdown To Midnight (buckling) & LCLL Champagne And Cheer (doeling) 

(ZVA Brass Tacks X DDF Starstruck) DOB: 12/31/2024, Rank/Rear: 3/2 to a FF 

First time mom Starla kicked off the season, and on New Years Eve no less!  She was carrying triplets but sadly, the first buckling was DOA. The 7 lb. buckling and his 6.6 lb sister are doing great! If size is what you're after, that's just the start of what Starla has to offer. As a first freshener, these kids were one of my most anticipated of the season. Starla's yearling weight was 24 lbs heavier than the next biggest doeling in her kidding group, which is no surprise because her dam consistently produced the #1 gaining kids for her breeder for 9 solid years. Starla is not an anomaly; it's in her genes! Champagne currently has a staggering ADG of 0.60 lbs per day and will be available for sale with NKR registration. Countdown has already gone to his 4-H home.