SGCH Olentangy Fortune Chrystin 4*M  EX93 4 Times Supreme Doe in Show @ Idaho Syringa DGA; May 23-24, 2009  (left) Supreme Doe in Show & Supreme Udder In Show @ Central Washington State Fair; October 3, 2009  (right)

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hank you for your interest in my herd of American Alpines.  I have been selectively breeding Olentangy dairy goats for the past seventeen years, and before that under the prefix, M&M ACRES. My mother purchased my first ADGA registered goat in 1982 and our first herd name, M&M Acres, often translated into “Mom & Me”...those were fun days. I changed the herd name in 1992 when I obtained my ADGA judges license to the current prefix. OLENTANGY is an Algonquin Indian name meaning 'River of Red Face Paint'. The Olentangy river flows through central Ohio and The Ohio State University, of which I am a proud alumnus. My current herd consists of 20 American Alpines and 1 Purebred Nubian. The herd relocated 2,400 miles from Northwest Ohio to Western Washington in April 2001. The past three years have been difficult ones and the goats have not been the top priority. Different life changing events combined with the current, unstable economy have made me realize that it's time to reduce the herd and refocus on the 'Big Picture' for my life. The Herd Reduction Continues! Select kids are available FOR SALE.

 
Over the past 28 years of involvement in caprine culture, I have participated in the majority of ADGA programs available: DNA typing (every buck I own), Classification (back in 1987), Linear Appraisal (14 times including the past 9 consecutive years), production testing; Standard Test and Advanced Registry (standard test through Washington DHIA). I have also been fortunate to exhibit at nine ADGA National Shows in '94, '96, '97, ’98, '00, '03, ‘05, '07 and 2009 in Sacramento. 2009 has been a busy year showing at seven destinations throughout Washington, Idaho and California, including three competitive fairs. Our Linear Appraisal session was in mid-June by an appraiser who has scored the herd before. It’s very satisfying to continue to see improvements with my current herd average of 89.91 with a range of 86 - 93 including 4 first fresheners for 10 adult animals. In production, we've made DHI Provo's list of Top Herds in the country with a rolling herd average of 2,427 ECM (Energy Corrected Milk).

The herd’s 2009 titles included: 15 x GCH, 15 x RGCH, 10 x BOB and 10 BIS awards, with five different animals winning official ADGA qualifying legs. In addition, I was Premier Alpine Breeder at the Western Washington Fair and Premier Exhibitor at the Central Washington State Fair (although I did breed every doe I exhibited so go figure that one out!?!). We have attended less shows this year and plan on fewer in the future. I look forward to the next chapter in my dairy goat hobby as 2008 was my final year of full-time, competitive ADGA participation. It has been a wonderful experience of learning, competition and friendship over my quarter century of involvement with registered dairy goats. I will still participate in some local ADGA shows, DHIR testing and optional linear appraisal; however, I will be more selective on additional events hereafter.

I follow a strict CAEV prevention program with testing through WSU/VMP every year, the herd tested 100% negative 12/14/2008.  In 2009 some does will dam raise their kids; however, preordered kids can be raised on heat-treated colostrum and pasteurized goat milk or Purina® kid milk replacer if specified when ordered.  I enjoy all of the photos and show updates that I receive and am thrilled with the success my animals have had for their new owners. Prices listed include delivery to Seattle/Tacoma International Airport (SEA) and are valid only to 45 days of age.  Don’t let shipping an animal deter your interest as the rates are very reasonable on Delta, American and Alaska/Horizon airlines.  Health certificates, crate and shipping fees are the buyers' responsibility and must be paid in full before shipping.  A $100 nonrefundable deposit will hold the kid of your choice, please make a second choice so that your needs can be met incase your first choice is not available.  I reserve the option to purchase 20 units of semen for the cost of collection on ALL bucks that I sell (mature and kids).

Again, thank you for your interest and I hope you enjoy our site!

IT TAKES A VILLAGE and I am so fortunate that they are a part of mine.
Top Left: Cindy Silva & Tracey Jones assisting @ 2009 ADGA National Alpine Best Udder milk-out in Sacramento, CA.
Top Center: John Rhoades & I after a successful weekend @ 2009 Idaho Syringa DGA in Boise, ID.
Top Right: TRONA after winning 2008 Supreme Champion in Show @ the Western Washington Fair.
Lower Left: Road trip with Pete Patnode to the 2006 Magic Valley DGA in Filer, ID.
Bottom Center: The 'Pit Crew' who took care of me @ 2009 Central Washington State Fair in Yakima, WA.
Lower Right: My speechless Remuda Nubians partner, Pat Lantz, after the 2006 District VII Alpine & Nubian Specialty Shows in Ontario, OR.

Mark V. Baden
Tacoma, Washington  USA
253-538-0952
E-mail: markbaden@olentangyalpines.com

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