Grasshill Bucks 2009: Some of Their Sires
GRASSHILL BUCKS 2009: Some of Their Sires
N.B. Listed below are some of the sires of our bucks born 2009. All of these sires have been carefully selected for what we feel is the best type and production we have to offer …
both total production and high components are considered.
… Following this list, our Available Sires are listed … check with us for special Symposium discounts!
Lad: A grandson of Tara and Lady, this buck is already proving that he can leave both Good Type and Good Production. 9 Lad daughters have now completed 305 day records at Grasshill. Kidding at an average age of 12.2 months, their average 305 day production was 1390 kg with components 4.0% fat, and 3.4% protein for average BCA values of 302-351-345. Lad daughters also have good udders. A limited number of Lad sons and grandsons are available for sale.
Nighthawk and Nightrider: full brothers from a pedigree with high production on each side. The dam Naomi is a long, tall, level doe with 1288 kg 4.0f 3.8p in 305 days from just one side of the udder (she had a bad case of mastitis before kidding the first time.. this was strictly a management problem). The 2nd dam had 1871 kg, and both were scored VG-89.
The sire of these bucks ‘Trailblazer’ combines 2 of our best families for production with records over 2000 kg on both sides… his dam’s last record (Tara) was 2430 kg 4.7f 3.8p. Both this doe and the paternal dam of Trailblazer have milked straight through on at least one occasion, because we couldn’t get them dry before kidding the next time. Trailblazer’s sire had an EX dam who averaged over 2000 kg with no dry period between)
These are nice bucks with lots of body capacity.
Diego: High production and component, EX does on each side of the pedigree.
Stylish dam Dorothy EX has 3 prior completed records with milk up to 1975 kg (305d),
components to 4.7f 3.3p. Her last 305 day record is 1869 kg 4.2f 3.2p.
Sire’s dam Sweet Pea EX: a 100% sister to Tara with 4yr6m 341d: 1961 kg 4.5f 3.5p.
Naomi (mentioned above) is also further back on the sire’s side.
This is a very well-made buck with good feet and legs.
Dynamo: Dorothy (EX) x Lad.
Lots of high production and component potential on both sides of this pedigree (see info for Dorothy and Lad above). Dynamo’s offspring are also showing a lot of dairyness and style.
Dynamite: Dare (VG-89, EX mammary, super udder) x Dynamo (above).
Although not huge, this Dynamo son is very well-balanced like his dam ‘Dare’, an average-sized doe with much greater than average type and production… 2yr7m 305d: 2461 kg 3.7f 3.1p.
Dare’s dam: EX overall & EX mammary
Knight Prince: A dairy, long, well-made buck from a VG doe with 1804 kg 4.8f 3.2p (in 305 days). This doe is a granddaughter of an EX well-known show doe who also produced well ‘Fantastic’.
The maternal sister of Prince: VG-89 overall, EX mammary, 2yr11m 305d: 2295 kg 4.01f 3.01p
The sire ‘Knight’ is from the Naomi doe above and the sire of Trailblazer (info above)
Detonator: One of our younger bucks from 2008, Detonator is not huge for his age, but is
a very well-made son from ‘Knight’ daughter ‘Delilah’ and sire ‘Dynamo’ (info above). Delilah not only has good conformation, she also milks well…. 1yr3m 354d: 2067 kg 3.8f 3.3p
Tribute:. Named out of a growing respect for his dam ‘Tara’ (VG-89, EX mammary) whose last 305day record is 2430 kg 4.7f 3.8p.
The sire of Tribute is Dynamo, from the same EX dam as Diego (above) i.e. Dorothy.
Dynamo’s sire is Lad, grandson of Lady EX (2471 kg 3.7f 3.2p) and paternal grandson of Tara. The dam of Lad is ‘Lass’, VG-89 3yr2m 305d: 2194kg 3.65f 3.1p.
Lad’s first 9 daughters to complete 305 day records (at an average freshening age of 12.2 mo) have averaged 1390 kg 4.0f 3.4p for an average BCA % of 302milk, 351fat, 345 protein. Certainly a tremendous production and component potential in this dairy well-made buck. He is leaving large, exceptionally strong, well-made kids.
Laredo: ‘Lass’ x ‘Trendsetter’ .. a grandson of Lady EX 2471 kg and Tara (2430 kg 4.7f 3.8p)
This buck is a maternal brother to Lad, from dam ‘Lass’ (VG-89 3yr2m305d:2194 kg 3.65f 3.1p).
His sire is a maternal brother to Lad’s sire, and full brother to ‘Trailblazer’ (all are ‘Tara’ sons).
He has lots of power and potential for both conformation and production.
Sunrise: a long level well-made buck from Trailblazer (info above) and an EX doe with 1626 kg3.3f 3.1p and one of the nicest udders and best conformations we’ve ever had in our herd.
Corporal: born April 26, 2007. ‘Copper’ x ‘Canuck’. Now available for Sale.
This is a buck we originally kept for our own use on account of the high milk production on both sides of his pedigree (dam: 2155 kg 3.1f 3.0p, 2nd dam: 1901 kg 4.2f 3.3p), also because of the strong conformation displayed by his dam which has carried through to Corporal.
Canuck’s sire:‘Champ’ (his dam EX, 2074 kg 3.8f 2.9p; his full sister VG-88 EX mammary, 2459 kg 3.3f 3.3p). Canuck’s dam: VG, 1804 kg 4.8f 3.2p
Canuck’s maternal sister is one of our best all-round does, classified VG-89 EX mammary (still too young to score EX overall) with 2yr11m 305d: 2215 kg 3.7f 3.3p.
Shanaghan: born Feb 19, 2008. Now available for Sale.
A buck we originally planned to use as a herdsire, but didn’t have as much use for due to the similarity in bloodlines with many of our does. Great potential though coming from his dam Sweet Pea EX (341d: 1961 kg 4.5f 3.5p) and sire Shenanigan (his dam a maternal sister of Lady EX 2471 kg). Sweet Pea is also Tara’s 100% sister (2430 kg 4.7f 3.8p).
Buckaroo: born June 29, 2008. ‘Bluebell’ x ‘Target Nova’. Available for Sale?
A younger buck we kept from 2008 from one of our first-freshening ‘Lad’ daughters – a doe with nice conformation, good udder, and 1yr2m 325d: 1528 kg 4.1f 3.4p.
The sire is a son of Naomi (Nightrider’s dam) and the full brother to Trailblazer (Tara’s son).
‘Buckaroo’ has lots of body capacity and production potential… it will be interesting to see what this Lad grandson can do.
Navigator: born April 8, 2008. Now available for Sale. (SOLD)
A tall, stylish Trendsetter son from a stylish VG-89 daughter of Naomi (Nightrider’s dam). Two favorite families combined in this buck.
PREVIEW: Grasshill Bucks Born 2009
(N.B. The following list shows only a ‘sample’ of the bucks born this year at Grasshill.
For a more complete listing, or ‘sale status’ updates, please check back often.
Also, feel free to contact us for more information 705-738-2787)
Shillelagh x Sunrise: #1 and #2 (#2 is SOLD)
Born Feb 2, 2009
These full brothers are both big strong good-looking bucks. Their dam has slightly longer hair..
The dam: VG-89, big, strong, good-uddered, 1429 kg 3.3f 3.2p
Dam’s Maternal Sister: Lady EX 2471 kg 3.7f 3.2p . Next dam: EX, 1840 kg
On the sire’s side lots of production potential to combine with the power of the dam of these bucks
Sugar x ‘Dare’s Dynamo’ ( the full brother of ‘Dynamite’ above): #13 & #14
Born Feb 12, 2009
Dam: a Champ daughter with 1yr11m 305d: 1430 kg 3.3f 3.2p
2nd Dam: EX overall, EX mammary, 4yr6m 341d: 1961 kg 4.5f 3.5p
Sire’s Dam: ‘Dare’ (VG-89, EX mammary, 2461 kg 3.7f 3.1p), Dare’s Dam: EX
Bucks are OK size, but not huge, like ‘Dare’
Jewel x Diego: #15 and #16
Born Feb 12, 2009
Good-sized well-made bucks from a very nice dam with a really good udder.
Jewel: 1yr2mo 600d: 2618 kg 3.3f 3.1p (milked straight through a long lactation before being rebred).
Lots of production and component potential from sire’s side.
Patricia x Diego: #20 RESERVED for use at Grasshill
Born Feb 14, 2009 (sons & daughters may be available early next year)
Dam: Big powerful good-uddered doe, 2yr1m 639d: 3776 kg 3.8f 3.1p
2nd Dam: EX overall, EX mammary, 6yr1m 305d: 1988 kg 3.3f 2.9p
Nice long buck
Dare x Knight Prince: #23 and #24
Born Feb 15, 2009
Dam: a ‘Samuel’ daughter ‘Dare’ (VG-89, EX mammary, 2461 kg 3.7f 3.1p) . Next dam: EX.
Not huge bucks, taking after their dam ‘Dare’, but made OK. (#24 slightly bigger than brother).
Navajo x Sunrise: #25 -- RESERVED
Born Feb 15, 2009
Good-looking buck from a powerful VG ‘Champ’ daughter with 2yr0m 305d: 1867 kg 3.2f 2.9p.
Navajo’s dam: EX overall, EX mammary. 2yr11m 305d: 2166 kg 3.1f 2.8p(last lact: 3.4f 2.7p).
Navajo’s maternal sister: 2258 kg 3.5f 2.9p
Lass x Diego: #27, #28 and #29 (#28 is RESERVED. Also, one of #27 or #29)
Born Feb 15, 2009
Good strong bucks, #29 is not quite as large as the other two brothers.
Dam ‘Lass’: VG-89, lots of power, good udder
3yr2mo 305d: 2194kg 3.65f 3.1p. (has tested 4.1f 3.3p in a prior lactation)
2nd Dam: ‘Lady’: EX overall & mammary, 2471 kg 3.7f 3.2p
Good milk & components on both sides of the pedigree with these bucks
Jess x Diego: #32
Born Feb 16, 2009
Jess: 2yr8mo 305d: 1788 kg 3.9f 3.1p (records up to 4.3f 3.3p)
Jess is a the VG maternal sister to ‘Tara’. She’s a nice doe, average size, could stand more power..
Lots of production and high component potential in this buck. Not huge but OK.
He’s a maternal brother to high protein Jenny: 1yr3mo 305d: 1399 kg 4.0f 3.7p
Yvette x Nightrider: #43 -- SOLD
Born Feb 19, 2009
Big, good-looking buck from Yvette VG 2yr283d: 1521 kg 3.8f 3.1p
Anna x Nightrider: #58
Born Feb 21, 2009
Dam: EX, extremely deep-bodied, dairy doe, 7yr6m 305d: 2066 kg 3.0f 2.7p
Nice, tall dairy buck--- good size.
Panda x Nighthawk: #64 -- RESERVED
Born Feb 23, 2009
Panda: nice, good-uddered doe
- 12mo590d: 2536 kg 4.02f 3.8p (milked straight through)
- 2yr8mo 305d proj: 1701 kg 4.2f 3.1p
Nice, deep-bodied buck.
Little Lady x Nightrider: #67 -- SOLD
Born: Feb 23, 2009
Dam: 2yr7mo 305d: 1705 kg 4.1f 3.2p
2nd Dam: EX overall & mammary, 2471 kg 3.7f 3.2p
Good big buck with lots of production & components in pedigree
Sweet Pea x Knight Prince: #71 -- RESERVED
Born: Feb 25, 2009
Dam: EX overall & mammary, 4yr6m 341d: 1961 kg 4.5f 3.5p
Dam’s 100% sister: ‘Tara’, 2430 kg 4.7f 3.8p
Components & production in this pedigree
Petula x Sunrise: #76
Born: Feb 27, 2009
Dam: nice ‘Lad’ daughter, 1yr10m 305d projection (at 88 days): 1750 kg 3.2f 3.0p
2nd Dam: Big powerful good-uddered doe, 2yr1m 639d: 3776 kg 3.8f 3.1p
3rd Dam: EX overall, EX mammary, 6yr1m 305d: 1988 kg 3.3f 2.9p
Well-made dairy buck
Sheena x Diego: #81
Born: March 6, 2009
Sheena: 1yr2mo 305d: 1484 kg 4.04f 3.3p
Sheena is a big strong doe who could pass on longer hair
3rd Dam: EX, 2471 kg 3.7f 3.2p
N.B. This buck is not huge, but he’s made right. OK for breeding later fall?
Good production & components coming from both sides of pedigree
Erin x Nightrider: #84 -- RESERVED
Born: March 10, 2009
Erin: 2yr11mo 305d: 1854 kg 4.0f 3.2p
2nd dam: also 4.0% fat
3rd dam: 2471 kg 3.7f 3.2p
N.B. This is a really nice buck but he’s not huge. Just average size in his dam and maternal grand-dam.
Jenny x Diego: #96 and #97 -- #96 is SOLD
Born: March 15, 2009
Jenny: Nice young doe with high components especially protein
1yr3mo 305d: 1399 kg 4.0f 3.7p
Great production & test on both sides of pedigree
Nice dairy buck
Nouvelle x Knight Prince: #114
Born: March 18, 2009
Nouvelle: 1yr11mo 305d projection (this could change): 2034 kg 3.9f 2.8p
2nd Dam: 1288 kg 4.0f 3.1p -- from one side of the udder only
3rd Dam: 1871 kg
Nouvelle’s Sire: a full brother of Trailblazer, whose dam Tara has 2430 kg 4.7f 3.8p
Lots of production and component potential
Nice buck, not huge
Cersten x Tribute: #123 -- RESERVED for use at Grasshill
Born: March 19, 2009 (sons & daughters may be available early next year)
Cersten: 2yr11mo 305d: 2295 kg 4.01f 3.01p, VG-89 overall, EX mammary
- Great rear udder on this doe
2nd Dam: 1804 kg 4.8f 3.2p (305d)
Sire: ‘Tribute’, son of ‘Tara’, 2430 kg 4.7f 3.8p and Dynamo (see info on Sires)
This is a really nice dairy buck, good legs, all kinds of production & component potential
Crissy x Sunrise: #135 -- RESERVED
Born: March 21, 2009
Crissy: 2yr9m 625d: 2186 kg 3.8f 3.5p (milked straight through)
She’s a very strong doe with high protein.
The buck is a long tall buck for his age. He might ‘drop off’ a bit in the rump now, but his sire and dam are both very level, so this could just be a stage he’s at that will change.
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