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WELCOME TO DEAN HILL

About our farm.....

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We purchased our farm in 2001 and are located in the rolling hill country of Middle Tennessee.  At first we raised only cattle but, after several years of bush-hogging, we began to get serious about incorporating goats into our operations.  Not only are goats an excellent means of clearing pasture land, the demand for goat meat has increased tremendously here in the United States as well.  So, we restored and repaired some fencing, built and shored up existing barns, enlisted the aid of my mother-in-law (retired goat farmer extraordinaire) and researched goats and the different breeds available.  In 2010, after much research and travel, we chose Kiko goats. 

We purchased our first dozen Kiko goats and turned them loose in a pasture with enough grazing for ten times that many.  We have since purchased many more, selectively culled the herd and added some from our own breeding program. At last count we are over fifty does and still growing. We have 100% New Zealands, purebreds and some commercial does as well. They are happy and growing and making war on weeds!

Whether you are looking for breeding stock, information on owning and caring for goats, or are just interested in life on the farm, we invite you to take a look around our site.  If you have any questions or comments, please email us.  We look forward to hearing from you and thanks for stopping by!

Contact us.  We'd love to hear from you!

Dean Hill Kikos
98 Dean Hill Rd
Pleasant Shade, TN 37145 
Charles and Sherri Reece
cell - (615) 388-3774

email: slreece@deanhillkikos.com
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The tobacco barn "up-do"

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With just a few boards, a panel and some wood pieces, this hay feeder comes in handy for the girls and for us too. There is little waste and the alfalfa hay is a real boost to them in the cold weather.
We are in process of running a water line and electricity to the barn. We also purchased a Filson Goat Table and installed a corral and ramp to accommodate the herd and make working days a lot quicker and easier. More photos to come.
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​BUCK COLLECTION 2016

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RDH Mangus Coloradas ready for collection. Pictured are David Johnson of Windy Hill Kikos and Charles
Collecting semen on our bucks is the best insurance around to make sure these genetics are preserved beyond the lifespan of our boys. Thankful for the opportunity to have Mr. Cam Faircloth here to collect our bucks and other producer's bucks as well. Good day, great fellowship between the breeders, love this lifestyle!
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RDH Way's Ramblin' Man

ROHO'S BIG DARLIN'

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Big Darlin', Charles and Copper
Our Big Darlin' is the largest doe we have ever laid our eyes on! Never has parasite problems or hoof issues. Did we mention she is big? This picture was taken on the road in front of the tobacco barn. No trick photography, she is flatfooted on the road eating off of a one ton flatbed. 

THANKS FOR STOPPING BY​

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Charles & Sherri Reece

WILSON COUNTY FAIR AND BIRTHING BARN!!

In Middle Tennessee fairs don't get any bigger or better than the Wilson County Fair! With annual attendance rates over half a million each year, we were super excited to be asked to join with other livestock producers in bringing live births to the fair. Then COVID-19 became a going concern and most events were cancelled. Fortunately, the livestock shows and the birthing barn event are still a go! On 8 13 2020, the birthing barn and other livestock events will begin and run through Sunday the 23rd. 
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For the past two and a half years, the black doe to the left has been one of my favorites. She kidded last in October 2019 and rebounded very well. When we got the opportunity to participate with the Birthing Barn project, Rogue was on the top of my list to represent kiko goats for a large audience.
She came to us from Abandoned Dog Kikos in North Carolina and we have been so happy to call her ours!!
She and another doe originating here at Dean Hill were programmed to come in heat on March 22, 2020. August 20th will be 151 days from breeding. Knowing goats don't kid on a calendar schedule, rather on their own time, we are expecting kids between 8/16 and 8/25. 

​For more information on the Birthing Barn

https://www.tennessean.com/story/news/2020/08/12/wilson-county-fair-viral-birthing-barn-still-go-despite-covid-19/3291703001/

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Charles & Rogue settling in for the big week ahead!

Spring Kidding Ends
Registered Spring Sales Cancelled
​Demand Remains HIGH

After a great October kidding season, we weaned that group of bucklings and doelings to welcome round number two that began in February 2020 and the last doe FINALLY decided to kid on April 5th! 
​With several of the 2020 registered auctions cancelled, and the fate of the summer sales still up in the air, it hasn't had an impact on demand for the low maintenance and parasite resistant kikos!! That's good news for buyers and sellers alike. We sure miss seeing our goat-raising friends and meeting new people who are interested in the breed, but have been encouraged by the people coming out to the farm and starting their own herds, but have been encouraged by the enthusiasm we have seen from breeders stopping by our farm! ​
PictureOur last born kid this season - a buckling - RDH Indian Outlaw x PRG E-37


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We have updated the Currently for Sale pages with everything available now.  In a few weeks, we will have a better idea of the selections from the kids born in February. 
Spring time makes us all want to be outside and working on the farm. Who wouldn't want to be a farmer when the weather is comfortable and everything is greening up after a long winter? It's also the best time to make plans for your next kid crop! For those does who kidded in October, they will be heading to the breeding pen next month. We have daughters of Isaiah's Fire heading in with Indian Outlaw. While our girls from Indian Outlaw x ECR Sunny and other great Indian Outlaw daughters spending time with Isaiah. There are other great does here on the farm as well and we are always looking forward to what the future will bring!

Breeding with Purpose

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When we began raising kikos, we had very little experience with them. Fortunately, we found what we were told about kikos is true. They are parasite resistant, they do have good feet, they do make good mothers, etc.....
Even with the top-notch herd of mothers we have, our goal is always towards improvement. Better weight gains, higher kidding rates, and increased overall herd health. 
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Selection of replacement does is important to the future of your herd. While it isn't possible to be certain what kind of mother a doeling will make, you can get an idea if the odds are in her favor by looking at her mother's history and what her sire's lineage brings to the table. Are they known for producing does with good udders, sound feet, heavy milkers? Ask questions of your breeder. Know what you need and be an informed buyer!

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Once your moms are proven and solid, then breed towards your goals. Buck selection is key in building a better kiko!
Constant focus on size can leave gaps in resistance. Focusing on color and resistance can create a decrease in overall weaning weights. Keep detailed records. And while there are very few perfect goats, there are goats that are 95% perfect! Aim high!! Try to build the perfect goat. Find what areas need improvement and select replacement mothers and bucks that can help you reach your goals! 
To see if we have something you are looking to add to your herd, please take a look at our Herdsires page and the Our Does page. And if we can answer any questions for you, just give us a call or send us an email. We love talking goat!!
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A Goat Rancher's Gumbo

​10 lbs boneless cubed goat meat
4 large green peppers
2 bunches chopped green onions
1 c all-purpose flour
12 large tomatoes-chopped
1 1/2 T dried thyme
4 bay leaves
1 T pepper
1 T salt
8 c chicken broth

4 packages frozen okra cut into slices
1 1/2 sticks butter
1 c vegetable oil
1 reg. size bottle hot sauce
1 pint home canned tomato juice
20 c hot cooked rice
2 sticks of butter

Trim excess fat. Combine flour, thyme, salt, and pepper; dredge meat in flour mixture. Heat butter and oil in Dutch oven; add meat and cook until browned on all sides. Best to do this in small batches. Remove meat, reserving drippings in Dutch oven. Add onion and green pepper to reserved drippings, saute until tender. Stir in meat and remaining ingredients except rice and the 2 sticks of butter. Cover and cook in crock pots on high for 3 hours. Remove bay leaves. While gumbo is stewing, cook rice and add 2 sticks of butter to rice while its hot. Add rice to gumbo just before serving. This recipe made 3 crock pots full of gumbo and an additional crock pot full of rice. Served approximately 200 taste test servings. Would feed a crowd of 40-50 as main course. Or 30 hungry farm hands!!