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Deer is what we do – full time, all the time. We have bred to the top bucks in the country and continue to add new, top genetics every year. We typically have over 200 fawns each spring. Our deer are identified with microchips that establish a unique ID for them that they have throughout their lives.
Much has changed since we started our farm. We have taken the steps necessary to stay abreast of these changes. Most significantly is the practice of artificial insemination. We did our first AI in 1999 with mixed results. We now routinely AI approximately 100 deer a year with about a 75% success rate. Using semen from across the country, we have been able to bring in some of the best genetics and cross them with our own lines.
To implement our AI program and stay current with changing TB testing requirements, we have built and used a handling system since 1998 for our deer. We are TB Accredited and therefore run over 400 animals through our system for testing. We have a great deal of experience with chutes and handling our deer. We offer consulting services to those of you just starting.
We are also CWD monitored, with our starting date being May 2, 2002.
Our breeding program has utilized the top deer in the industry. In the past few years we have bred to High Roller, RDM Goliath, Maxim, Spongebob, PA Geronimo and Blue Mountain Bill. This year we are breeding to AGM BamBam, Avalanche and Loner. Crossing these lines with our unique bloodlines produces OUTSTANDING deer!
Please take a look below and at our Photo Gallery to see our breeders for this year. You can also see what semen we have available. We are especially excited about some of our 2 year olds.
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