Black Mesa Ranch
Snowflake, Arizona, USA
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Nubian Goats
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6/07: We have revamped our Ranch Workshop Packages!
In addition to our one and three-day cheese making and goat management workshops learn about our free open- house days and lodging accommodations.
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Award Winning Artisan Goat Cheeses
4 Awards 2005 ADGA National Competition
3 Awards 2004 ADGA National Competition
(available seasonally)
2 Awards 2005 ADGA National Competition
2 Awards 2004 ADGA National Competition
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Click here to read the online version of Kathryn's booklet
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This site last updated:
October 11, 2008
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Arizona Grown!
When we decided to get a buck goat for use with our herd we knew we would have to build another paddock area for him. Planning for possible future growth of the herd we laid out a 30'x70' yard near the girls' yard and fenced it with tall, heavy-gauge field fencing. We then set about designing a suitable structure We ended up with one that incorporated a 5'x10' hay/feed room, a 7'x10' stall area and a 4'x10' multi-purpose room to be used as a kids pen but which could also be used for many other things.
We are fortunate to live where there is unlimited good sand and gravel to be had for the digging so all our concrete work was very inexpensive to do. The framing lumber and sheathing was all new but we were able to use some metal roofing material we found on the property to cover the 20'X12" area nicely without having to buy any.
Here are some pictures of the process...
