Our Arrival: Shami Goat (Espresso)

We've named this Shami goat (buck) Espresso.  Espresso was born on June 1, 2012.  His mom's name is Mocha and his dad's name is Cappuccino so we're developing a line of coffee Shami goats, no just kidding.

Without a doubt Espresso is a splitting image of his mom.  This is a very large breed of goats that are known for both their milk and meat. These particular Shami goats are naturally polled i.e. they do not have horns.

 

Espresso was born without any intervention from us. We didn't even have to tie off the umbilical cord.   In fact, we weren't expecting him but on this particular day we were in the house busy and didn't even hear him coming into the world.  My wife went out to feed the animals during their regular feeding time and discovered him.  We had Mocha in a make shift birthing pen expecting the delivery any day.  

For those of you who don't know, you can get an idea when the doe is about to deliver by observing her udder.  Normally, one of the signs that she is about to kid (give birth) is that the doe's udder will get really full a day or two before she is about to deliver.  Mocha's utter had done just that, so we knew she was close to kidding.   We did miss an opportunity to video record the process, oh well maybe next time. 

Pay close attention. As the Shami goats get older their hair color changes.  He is deep chocolate now all over, but he will develop white and golden color hair down the middle of his back. Just like his dad.  Look at the middle of his back and you'll see a dark line which will too change color. 

Espresso is looking in the area where we store the animal feed.  Believe it or not, this guy actually got inside that gate.  I had to reduce the size of the space to stop Espresso from getting inside.

Espresso trying to get a drink of milk.  This buck is vicious when it's time to drink.  

All of our animals are raised for our benefit on our homestead/farm.  Our Shami goats are bred for either providing milk for our family and/or meat on the table.  We will be slaughtering one of the Shami goat bucks in January 2013 or February 2013.

We will be adding a new flock of Rahmani sheep and Baladi sheep during January 2013 for the purpose of selling them for Eid Adha in October 2013.

If you're looking for high quality Shami goats to add to your herd look no further. We ship both domestically (Egypt) and Internationally World-wide.  Contact us at: 01066147490 or 310.773.5936.  American Owned and operated company (A & M Enterprises LLC)

Shami Goats - For Slaughter Eid Adha 2013 (Ain Musa)

Shami Goats- New Arrivals 

Wow we are excited to have two new additions on the Ain Musa Farm here in South Sinai, Egypt.  They arrived here in January 2012.  The female doe is named Mocca and the male buck's name is Cappuccino. 

Mocca is 9 months old and Cappuccino is about 7 months.  The secret is the Mocca is pregnant and is expected to deliver in July 2012.  We have a secret that we'll tell you in just a moment.

Cappuccino is one shy buck.  He absolutely will not let you come near him unless he knows you.  We're feeding them barseem (clover) with a dry food mixture of crack corn, oats and tibeen.

We haven't set up their area yet so the will be housed in one of our quarantine rooms until their pen are is ready.

The Shami Goats have a excellent reputation for having some very tasty meat (we'll let you know), very lean and not a lot of fat.  The handle the Summer heat here in South Sinai very well.

The Shami bucks can service (mate) with up to 35 females in a herd.  So the ratio is 1 buck for every 30-35 does.   We are seriously thinking about getting this unique breed registered.

The secret is the Mocca is pregnant and is expected to deliver in July 2012.

Here is a wonderful website for Non-GMO Heirloom Seeds.  They are the suppliers for our clover and other wonderful heirloom seeds.  Check them out and see what they have to offer.

If you're in Cairo, Ras Sidr, Suez or South Sinai and you need a authentic source for Rahmani Sheep, Egyptian Baladi Sheep, or Shami Goats please contact us locally at: 01066147490.  We can accommodate your wedding parties, birth celebrations, even Eid Adha or Eid Fitr slaughter needs.