MJ Ironwater Acres
Kiko & Savanna The Hardy Meat Goats
Breeding the Best of Both Worlds
Welcome to MJ Ironwater Acres. We are breeders of the New Zealand Kikos and the South African Savannas. While we feel it is important to preserve the purebreds/fullbloods, we have been very well pleased with the results of crossing these two hardy & maternal breeds, "Breeding the Best of Both Worlds".
Our primary goal is to raise a productive, low maintenance, and fast growing goat. The majority of our stock are sold as market animals. Only the best of our registered and non-registered animals are retained for breeding or offered for sale as breeding animals.
We have found the Kiko to possess the greater parasite resistance, while the Savannas strength in regard to parasites seems to be greater tolerance rather than resistance. Both of these breeds possess good motherability and early vigor in their kids. Their early maturity and rapid weight gains make these goats an asset to a meat producing heard. Our culling standards are very strict, we breed to obtain a high twinning rate, rapid weight gain and overall quality. Rotational grazing, keeping parasite exposure to a minimum, is also a very important factor in our progam.
Incorporating the genetics of either one of these breeds may produce improved replacement does for a meat production herd. Not only a higher twinning rate, but utilizing does with mothering instincts that will raise their kids to weaning age with little intervention is important to a successful production herd. A doe with poor mothering instincts, can be breed to the best buck in the world and that will never make her a better mother.
Click on the "Favorite links" tab to find information about the breeds, goat health, related sites and more. There are links to a gestation calendar, goat quiz and other interesting sites. Check out the "Calendar of Events" page for upcoming auctions and other agricultural events. When you get to the calendar page, try "all events" to get a complete list.
You're welcome to come on in and "browse" around or come visit us here at MJ Ironwater Acres, located in the Ozarks of south central Missouri.
(Everything here is always a work in progress, same goes for our website!) Last updated 08/23/09.
AKGA National Convention & Showcase Sale
Make plans now to attend the American Kiko Goat Association National Convention & Showcase Sale in Batesville, MS, June 25th & 26th. For more information go to www.kikogoats.com
Hope to see you there!
