The internet is an amazing tool when used properly. It has definitely changed the way ag products are marketed. I routinely get calls and e-mails from all across the U.S. regarding goats. Although most of my sale goats stay in OK, the online sales have generated interest outside the
What a weekend. Duke, Mikey and I traveled south. It was worth the trip to see that high of quality of wethers for sale. Lots of rumours about this set of goats. Who bought what before hand, where the high sellers went, etc, etc,… Doesn’t make a rat’s donkey in
Duke and I are headed south today. We have a lot of orders to start filling for Tulsa, Phoenix, Woodward, Enid and OYE. I feel very good about the goats in our pens. I am not extremely confident in being able to fill a lot of these orders. It seems
It will be interesting to see how the high fuel prices affect goat sales this year. I have always enjoyed driving all across OK and Texas to look at as many goats as possible. But it might be cheaper to pay more for goats at one or two farms and
Congrats to Chacey on winning the plant science division of the State FFA Speech Contest. She was also 2nd overall in the State finals to represent OK at the National Convention. She was also 3rd in natural resources and 4th in extemp. Way to finish up a phenomenal public speaking
Made it to Pfeiffer’s sale last night. Good crowd. A lot of goats and dollars changed hands. Top end sold extremely well. Goats were greener than I was expecting. Some goats sold higher than they should have, but there were bargains to be found. There will be premium sale wethers
Is there anything more fun than burning horns on goats? Not an enjoyable job, but it must be done. Duke and I have a set to do today. I am excited about this set. Spent a lot of miles and a lot of money looking for new bucks last summer.
Maybe I’m wrong. I doubt it, but just maybe. It seems to me like it would be common courtesy to NOT call a breeder and ask them what the judge at Tulsa will like and what goats at Pfeiffers will work for that judge. I will gladly answer questions, but
Should have started this blog six months ago. FInally got an inch of rain here at our little piece of paradise west of Fairview. Hope it rained west of here. One thing about it, goats don’t like to ever get wet.
with almost no rain. Did have to turn the wipers on for a minute. Had the honor of judging the NW district speech contest. Very good division with really good speakers. Public speaking is quite possibly the best part of the FFA program. Of course, this meant it was after
