Author Topic: Pure Sanaan male (Read 3927 times)

Lesley Silvester · « **on:** September 05, 2012, 10:31:42 pm »

Does anyone know of a pure Sanaan male available for stud? As any kids will be sold, I would like to keep the breed if possible. I'm in Shropshire.

sokel · « **Reply #1 on:** September 05, 2012, 11:10:09 pm »

Have you tried looking on the Saanen breed society website ?
there is a map in this link where the stud males are http://www.saanen.co.uk/MapLarge.htm

ballingall · « **Reply #2 on:** September 05, 2012, 11:27:23 pm »

Unfortunately, I don't think that map is very up to date. One of the Scottish males listed on that died in 2005! However, the ones which point to a breeder/herd have more chance of still being accurate.

Beth

wytsend · « **Reply #3 on:** September 06, 2012, 06:33:34 am »

I have a pure Saanen buckling for sale ........ by Wytsend Saracen out of Imported Janesmieke.
He is not huge but growing fast has a wonderful fringe !!! Need to use him on a couple of females but expect to do that within the next 2 weeks.
Gordon George.... Ardross Animal Transport.... could do the transport. Gordon, a very good friend of mine is a goat breeder himself.
Fully CAE negative, Scrapie Monitired & tested for Brucella Melitensis.
Imported Janesmieke is a 2nd kidder producing 6kg daily with an average of 4.5% BF

tizaala · « **Reply #4 on:** September 06, 2012, 07:20:48 am »

Look up SAMSARA HAMILTON , He changed hands shortly after we used him and I think he is in Hereford area now.

jinglejoys · « **Reply #5 on:** September 06, 2012, 11:47:27 am »

Try Preloved at least there's usually a picture and price

(I like the "Two female 7 months old billy goats " for sale on there now

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ballingall · « **Reply #6 on:** September 06, 2012, 07:54:52 pm »

As far I recall MGofM, you keep the goats in your backgarden, therefore I take it you don't want to buy one, just use it for stud?

I am afraid I don't know many Saanen breeders in your area. However there is a Mrs S Hampton at Bridgnorth, Shropshire. Now I don't have her contact details, and her goats could be related to yours for all know (prefix Sansara) but she does seem to have a few Saanens. Pm me if you want her postcode.

Beth

Lesley Silvester · « **Reply #7 on:** September 06, 2012, 11:26:35 pm »

Quote from: ballingall on September 06, 2012, 07:54:52 pm

As far I recall MGofM, you keep the goats in your backgarden, therefore I take it you don't want to buy one, just use it for stud?

I am afraid I don't know many Saanen breeders in your area. However there is a Mrs S Hampton at Bridgnorth, Shropshire. Now I don't have her contact details, and her goats could be related to yours for all know (prefix Sansara) but she does seem to have a few Saanens. Pm me if you want her postcode.

Beth

You're right. I only want one for stud. I was told about the lady in Bridgnorth but that she wouldn't allow other goats near hers. I think I have found one now. The owner of my girl's father has another male available and she is fairly near me.

Thanks for all the advice.

tizaala · « **Reply #8 on:** September 08, 2012, 08:08:30 am »

Yes , Sara is a closed herd, huge setup there.

wytsend · « **Reply #9 on:** September 08, 2012, 08:12:07 am »

Yes this one of the difficulties of pure Saanen.............Sara & I are the only herds on the scrapie scheme. This is why pure Saanens are in decline......basically going down the pan. I imported 3 from Holland last year which I hope will introduce some new blood for the time being.

Lesley Silvester · « **Reply #10 on:** September 08, 2012, 09:35:53 pm »

I thought maybe it was because people preferred the coloured goats. I've always had a soft spot for Sanaans as I first learned to milk a lovely girl called Crystal.