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*B Dragonfly HLJ Calvary *S

*B Dragonfly HLJ Calvary came to Bramblestone Farm quite suddenly in the fall of 2015 after I told my friend Cindy how much I’d like to own him. I think I caught her in a weak moment with too many bucks on hand, and she agreed to sell. I’d been watching Calvary for quite a while (he’s polled and has an outstanding pedigree), so I didn’t hesitate. He’s not quite got the idea of photo shoots down – as you can tell from his photo below. He was not holding still for anything!

*B Dragonfly HLJ Calvary Left 10_4_15

*B Dragonfly HLJ Calvary (2015 – 3-Year-Old)

It’s difficult to find terrific polled herdsires, but he definitely qualifies. His dam has earned her milking stars, scored a 90 in linear appraisal, is a permanent champion, and has earned her Superior Genetics designation. Here’s a photo of that rather spectacular dam:

Flat Rocks Here For The Party

SG ARMCH Flat Rocks Here For The Party *D Linear Appraisal 07-05 90 EEEV

Photo courtesy of Joanne Karohl, Dragonfly Farm

On both his dam and sire’s side, he’s the progeny of some of the most outstanding and influential Nigerian Dwarf goats in the country. We have now retained 4 of his daughters, one son, one grandson and one granddaughter. All are maturing beautifully, and I’m so happy that Calvary joined our herd.

His offspring exhibit beautiful conformation and great milk production, so they are all starting to earn milking stars, Grand Champion wins, and awesome linear appraisal scores!

Date of Birth – 4/20/2012 (Deceased 03/02/2018)

ADGA registered

Polled Chocolate Buckskin with White

Height — Unofficial 8/29/15 – 22 1/2″ 

Click here for his graphical five-generation pedigree 

Pedigree Information (click on underlined names to go to that animal’s page)

Sire: Dragonfly HFX Hallelujah
G sire:  +B GCH/MCH Dawnland Tabby's Halifax 'E'
2G sire: Rosasharn Tom's Water Tabby +*S
3G sire: ++B ARMCH Goodwood Tom Thumb ++*S ‘E’
3G dam:  *M ARMCH Goodwood Water Lilly 2*D ‘VG’
2G dam:  Stonewall's India Wilkes 
3G sire: Stonewall’s Raising Arizona ++S
3G dam:  Stonewall's Dizzy Miss Lizzie
G dam:   Twin Creeks AG Chiaroscuro 3*D
2G sire: ++B MCH/PGCH Little Rascals American Hero 'E'
3G sire: Flat Rocks Romanov +S  
3G dam:  Piddlin Acres Flashdance 'VG' 
2G dam:  1*M GCH/MCH Twin Creeks BW Fantasia 3*D 
3G sire: ++B ARMCH Twin Creeks BH Bay Watch ++*S 'E'
3G dam:  PGCH/MCH Raha Acres Twink's Pixie *D 'E'
Dam: SG ARMCH Flat Rocks Here For The Party *D
G sire:  Flat Rocks Buried Treasure
2G sire: GCH Flat Rocks Flash +S
3G sire: Flat Rocks Mighty Mike
3G dam:  MCH Flat Rocks Surprise *D
2G dam:  Flat Rocks Treasure
3G sire: HBF Tax Time Buccaneer
3G dam:  Willow Creek Scandal
G dam:   Flat Rocks Party Time
2G sire: Goodwood Maltese Falcon *S
3G sire: Goodwood Alamo Messenger ++*S 
3G dam:  Goodwood Zippy Mariri 3*D 
2G dam:  Flat Rocks Celebration
3G sire: Flat Rocks Gem
3G dam:  Willow Creek Mania

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In 2016, Calvary was sold to Tatiana Elizarova & Logan Meyer after siring 18 kids at Bramblestone Farm.

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About Lesa

Lesa Wilke is a homesteader and freelance writer who loves to inspire others on their journey to more sustainable lifestyles. She accomplishes this by sharing the skills she’s learned (plus support, advice & tips) while farming goats, chickens, honeybees, and produce.

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