Welcome to the Buckhorn Run Farm web site!
Welcome to our web site. We are Barbara and Jack Knapp, owners/operators of Buckhorn Run Farm, located in central Maryland. We are a small, family-run farm using sustainable farming and livestock management practices. We raise Nigerian Dwarf Dairy Goats, with about 40 goats in our herd. We also raise meat rabbits and have a few layer chickens.
We can be reached by sending a message with our Contact Us page, or call/text Barb at 443/ 801-3655.
We are active members of
Maryland Dairy Goat Association and American Dairy Goat Association
and American Rabbit Breeders Association
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What's New on the Farm
September 18, 2021
A beautiful, sunny day for the goat show at the Great Frederick Fair. We took 4 senior does and 5 junior does to the Fair today. Our 1-year old Millie was chosen as the Grand Champion Junior Nigerian Dwarf, and 2-year old Latte was chosen as the Reserve Champion Senior Nigerian Dwarf. Buckhorn Run was chosen first for Dairy Herd, Junior Get of Sire, and Best 3 Junior Females.
September 18, 2021
A beautiful, sunny day for the goat show at the Great Frederick Fair. We took 4 senior does and 5 junior does to the Fair today. Our 1-year old Millie was chosen as the Grand Champion Junior Nigerian Dwarf, and 2-year old Latte was chosen as the Reserve Champion Senior Nigerian Dwarf. Buckhorn Run was chosen first for Dairy Herd, Junior Get of Sire, and Best 3 Junior Females.
Senior Nigerian Dwarf Milkers
Marmalade placed 1st out of 4 in the Under 2 years class
Latte placed 1st out of 7 in the 2- 3 years class, and Reserve Champion
Luna placed 4th out of 7 in the 2 - 3 years class
Fawn placed 2nd out of 2 in the Aged Milkers class
Junior Nigerian Dwarf Does
Nola placed 1st out of 9 in the Senior Kid class
Nova placed 2nd out of 9 in the Senior Kid class
Millie placed 1st out of 12 in the Dry Yearling class, and Grand Champion
Molly placed 4th out of 12 in the Dry Yearling class
Matilda placed 7th out of 12 in the Dry Yearling class
Marmalade placed 1st out of 4 in the Under 2 years class
Latte placed 1st out of 7 in the 2- 3 years class, and Reserve Champion
Luna placed 4th out of 7 in the 2 - 3 years class
Fawn placed 2nd out of 2 in the Aged Milkers class
Junior Nigerian Dwarf Does
Nola placed 1st out of 9 in the Senior Kid class
Nova placed 2nd out of 9 in the Senior Kid class
Millie placed 1st out of 12 in the Dry Yearling class, and Grand Champion
Molly placed 4th out of 12 in the Dry Yearling class
Matilda placed 7th out of 12 in the Dry Yearling class
Millie, Junior Champion Nigerian Dwarf at 2021 Great Frederick Fair
August 7, 2021
Yesterday we took 10 does to the Howard County Fair Open ADGA Show. Our 2-year old Luna was chosen as the Reserve Champion Senior Nigerian Dwarf. Buckhorn Run was also chosen first for Dam and Daughter, Dairy Herd, and Best 3 Junior Females.
August 7, 2021
Yesterday we took 10 does to the Howard County Fair Open ADGA Show. Our 2-year old Luna was chosen as the Reserve Champion Senior Nigerian Dwarf. Buckhorn Run was also chosen first for Dam and Daughter, Dairy Herd, and Best 3 Junior Females.
Senior Nigerian Dwarf Milkers
Marmalade placed 1st out of 2 in the Under 2 years class
Luna placed 1st out of 7 in the Under 3 years, and Reserve Champion
Latte placed 2nd out of 7 in the Under 3 years class
Kayla placed 2nd out of 5 in the Under 4 years class
Honey placed 2nd out of 3 in the Under 7 years class
Fawn placed 1st out of 3 in the Under 7 years class
Junior Nigerian Dwarf Does
Nova placed 1st out of 8 in the Senior Kid class
Nola placed 3rd out of 8 in the Senior Kid class
Millie placed 2nd out of 7 in the Dry Yearling class
Monica placed 5th out of 7 in the Dry Yearling class
Marmalade placed 1st out of 2 in the Under 2 years class
Luna placed 1st out of 7 in the Under 3 years, and Reserve Champion
Latte placed 2nd out of 7 in the Under 3 years class
Kayla placed 2nd out of 5 in the Under 4 years class
Honey placed 2nd out of 3 in the Under 7 years class
Fawn placed 1st out of 3 in the Under 7 years class
Junior Nigerian Dwarf Does
Nova placed 1st out of 8 in the Senior Kid class
Nola placed 3rd out of 8 in the Senior Kid class
Millie placed 2nd out of 7 in the Dry Yearling class
Monica placed 5th out of 7 in the Dry Yearling class
July 13, 2021
We are very happy to add a new buckling to our herd: Sunny Daze MY Nittany Lion.
July 13, 2021
We are very happy to add a new buckling to our herd: Sunny Daze MY Nittany Lion.
Nittany
July 3, 2021
The Maryland Dairy Goat Association 3 Ring Buck Show at the Howard County Fairgrounds was held today. We only took one buck, Mason, and he placed First, First, and Third in the 1-2 year old class. Levi (now owned by Bloomfield Acres) was chosen Best In Bred by one judge (out of 35 Nigerian Dwarf bucks).
July 3, 2021
The Maryland Dairy Goat Association 3 Ring Buck Show at the Howard County Fairgrounds was held today. We only took one buck, Mason, and he placed First, First, and Third in the 1-2 year old class. Levi (now owned by Bloomfield Acres) was chosen Best In Bred by one judge (out of 35 Nigerian Dwarf bucks).
Mason (picture courtesy of Casey Bloomfield)
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Levi
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June 27, 2021
Yesterday we took 5 does to the Maryland Dairy Goat Association Summer Doe Show at the Howard County Fairgrounds. No fancy ribbons today, but we did place well against some really nice Nigerian Dwarf does from the local area, so it was a good show for Buckhorn Run Farm.
June 27, 2021
Yesterday we took 5 does to the Maryland Dairy Goat Association Summer Doe Show at the Howard County Fairgrounds. No fancy ribbons today, but we did place well against some really nice Nigerian Dwarf does from the local area, so it was a good show for Buckhorn Run Farm.
Latte placed 1st out of 17 in the 2 year old class
Luna placed 3rd out of 17 in the 2 year old class
Fawn placed 1st out of 3 in the 6 and older class
Margo placed 6th out of 27 in the Junior Dry Yearling class
Macie Mae placed 10th out of 27 in the Junior Dry Yearling class
Luna placed 3rd out of 17 in the 2 year old class
Fawn placed 1st out of 3 in the 6 and older class
Margo placed 6th out of 27 in the Junior Dry Yearling class
Macie Mae placed 10th out of 27 in the Junior Dry Yearling class
Fawn (picture courtesy of Casey Boomfield)
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Fawn (picture courtesy of Casey Boomfield)
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June 12, 2021
We attended our first goat show since the Covid pandemic; the Maryland Dairy Goat Association 2 Ring Spring Goat Show at the Montgomery County Fairgrounds. No ribbons today, but we placed well, and received some good feedback from both judges.
June 12, 2021
We attended our first goat show since the Covid pandemic; the Maryland Dairy Goat Association 2 Ring Spring Goat Show at the Montgomery County Fairgrounds. No ribbons today, but we placed well, and received some good feedback from both judges.
Latte placed 2nd out of 10 in the 2 year old class, ring 1
Luna placed 2nd out of 10 in the 2 year old class, ring 2
Honey placed 1st out of 3 in the 5 year old class
Fawn placed 1st out of 2 in the 6 and older class
Luna placed 2nd out of 10 in the 2 year old class, ring 2
Honey placed 1st out of 3 in the 5 year old class
Fawn placed 1st out of 2 in the 6 and older class
Honey (picture courtesy of Casey Bloomfield)
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Latte (picture courtesy of Casey Bloomfield)
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Luna (picture courtesy of Casey Bloomfield)
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Axel
June 9, 2021
GCH Buckhorn Run Farm Axel +B
It's the end of an era here at Buckhorn Run farm. Our Grand Champion herdsire, Axel, was euthanized today due to old age and severe arthritis. In his lifetime, he had sired over a hundred kids on our farm and other farms. Axel had just turned 11 years old on April 14th. He will be missed.
GCH Buckhorn Run Farm Axel +B
It's the end of an era here at Buckhorn Run farm. Our Grand Champion herdsire, Axel, was euthanized today due to old age and severe arthritis. In his lifetime, he had sired over a hundred kids on our farm and other farms. Axel had just turned 11 years old on April 14th. He will be missed.
June 8, 2021
Late this afternoon, first freshner Marmalade found a shady spot under a tree and delivered two cute little bucklings.. Ned is solid red color (3.6 lb). Nate is a smokey brown color with a white star (3.1 lb). They are sons of Levi, grandsons of Axel.
These are our last kids for this busy year. We had 36 kids in total this year; 17 doelings and 19 bucklings
June 8, 2021
Late this afternoon, first freshner Marmalade found a shady spot under a tree and delivered two cute little bucklings.. Ned is solid red color (3.6 lb). Nate is a smokey brown color with a white star (3.1 lb). They are sons of Levi, grandsons of Axel.
These are our last kids for this busy year. We had 36 kids in total this year; 17 doelings and 19 bucklings
Marmalade with her two boys
April 30, 2021
Just before midnight, Autumn delivered triplets. Nara (3.5 lb) is a black doeling with a small star and white patch on her hind leg. Nina (2.4 lb) is a black doeling with a few white hairs on her poll. Nolan (4.6 lb) is a cou clair buckling with a small star and white bands on both hind ankles. Emmitt is the sire of these wide-awake kids.
April 30, 2021
Just before midnight, Autumn delivered triplets. Nara (3.5 lb) is a black doeling with a small star and white patch on her hind leg. Nina (2.4 lb) is a black doeling with a few white hairs on her poll. Nolan (4.6 lb) is a cou clair buckling with a small star and white bands on both hind ankles. Emmitt is the sire of these wide-awake kids.
Autumn with Nila, Nola and Nolan
April 29, 2021
Kayla delivered twins late this morning - two big, beautiful doelings! The first doeling, Nutmeg (4.4 lb) is dark red and it looks like she's polled. The second doeling, Nilla (4.7 lb) is red with a small star and white spots on her belly. Mason is the sire - these are his first kids.
April 29, 2021
Kayla delivered twins late this morning - two big, beautiful doelings! The first doeling, Nutmeg (4.4 lb) is dark red and it looks like she's polled. The second doeling, Nilla (4.7 lb) is red with a small star and white spots on her belly. Mason is the sire - these are his first kids.
Kayla with her twin doelings Nutmeg and Nara
April 29, 2021
Bottle feeding time for brothers Norris, Newman and Peanut. These bucklings are over 3 weeks old now and are starting to nibble on goat feed, as well as drink milk from a bottle..
April 29, 2021
Bottle feeding time for brothers Norris, Newman and Peanut. These bucklings are over 3 weeks old now and are starting to nibble on goat feed, as well as drink milk from a bottle..
Mid-morning bottle-feeding
April 24, 2021
We went to the Chicken Swap today and brought home some new pullets; two Cuckoo Marans and two Silver Laced Wyandotes. They get along well with the two older Australorps we have from last year. We hope to increase out egg production later this summer..
April 24, 2021
We went to the Chicken Swap today and brought home some new pullets; two Cuckoo Marans and two Silver Laced Wyandotes. They get along well with the two older Australorps we have from last year. We hope to increase out egg production later this summer..
Wyandotes on left and smaller Cuckoo Marans on right
April 22, 2021
At lunchtime today Honey delivered two good-looking bucklings. These are our first kids sired by Mickey Blu. The first bucklling, Navajo (3.8 lb) is red with a wide white belt. The second buckling, Nash (4.0 lb) is a dark buckskin with a narrow, partial belt on the diagonal.
April 22, 2021
At lunchtime today Honey delivered two good-looking bucklings. These are our first kids sired by Mickey Blu. The first bucklling, Navajo (3.8 lb) is red with a wide white belt. The second buckling, Nash (4.0 lb) is a dark buckskin with a narrow, partial belt on the diagonal.
Honey with Nash (front) and Navajo
April 7, 2021 - part 2
Just before midnight, Latte delivered a big, handsome buckling, Noble (4.7 lb). He's light red in color and has a star. He was sired by Levi.
April 7, 2021 - part 2
Just before midnight, Latte delivered a big, handsome buckling, Noble (4.7 lb). He's light red in color and has a star. He was sired by Levi.
Latte with her buckling, Noble
April 7, 2021- part 1
Luna delivered quadruplets this afternoon, sired by Emmitt. All four kids are bucklings and all four are solid black (just like mom & dad). But they are different sizes; S, M, L and XL. Norris (2.0 lb - med) is black with a few white hairs on his poll and frosted ears. #2 - Peanut (1.0 lb - small) is solid black. Nitro (3.4 lb - Xlarge) is solid black. And Newman (2.7 lb - large) is a very dark brown with blue eyes.
#2 is very small, weak and he has a hard time breathing. We did tube feed him and he finally was able to hold his head up and stand up on his own, but he's going to need some TLC.
(4/16 update: Everyday #2 continues to grow, he's adding weight and is now 1.7 lb.)
(4/23 update: We've given our little buddy a nickname of "Peanut" He loves to snuggle with his brothers when he sleeps. We've seen him nursing off of mom, but we continue to bottle-feed him throughout the day.)
(5/1 update: Peanut hasn't been drinking much lately, and this morning he unexpectedly passed away. He survived to be almost a month old)
April 7, 2021- part 1
Luna delivered quadruplets this afternoon, sired by Emmitt. All four kids are bucklings and all four are solid black (just like mom & dad). But they are different sizes; S, M, L and XL. Norris (2.0 lb - med) is black with a few white hairs on his poll and frosted ears. #2 - Peanut (1.0 lb - small) is solid black. Nitro (3.4 lb - Xlarge) is solid black. And Newman (2.7 lb - large) is a very dark brown with blue eyes.
#2 is very small, weak and he has a hard time breathing. We did tube feed him and he finally was able to hold his head up and stand up on his own, but he's going to need some TLC.
(4/16 update: Everyday #2 continues to grow, he's adding weight and is now 1.7 lb.)
(4/23 update: We've given our little buddy a nickname of "Peanut" He loves to snuggle with his brothers when he sleeps. We've seen him nursing off of mom, but we continue to bottle-feed him throughout the day.)
(5/1 update: Peanut hasn't been drinking much lately, and this morning he unexpectedly passed away. He survived to be almost a month old)
Luna's 4 bucklings
April 1, 2021
Lisa delivered twins (a boy and a girl) this afternoon. Norman (4.3 lb) is dark brown with a star, frosted ears and a small white patch on his chest. Norma (3.2 lb) is very pretty solid brown doeling. Emmitt is the sire.
April 1, 2021
Lisa delivered twins (a boy and a girl) this afternoon. Norman (4.3 lb) is dark brown with a star, frosted ears and a small white patch on his chest. Norma (3.2 lb) is very pretty solid brown doeling. Emmitt is the sire.
Lisa with Norman and Norma
February 25, 2021
4 days late, Juno delivered big and healthy twins today. Nola (4.1 lb) is a black doeling that looks like the sire, Emmitt. And Napoleon, a red buckling (4.3 lb) that looks like Juno.
February 25, 2021
4 days late, Juno delivered big and healthy twins today. Nola (4.1 lb) is a black doeling that looks like the sire, Emmitt. And Napoleon, a red buckling (4.3 lb) that looks like Juno.
Nova
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Napoleon
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February 22, 2021 - part 2
Later in the morning, after feeding the pigs, we found Clover in the doe shed with 2 black & white doelings - 2 mini-Clovers! Both are B&W with stars, frosted ears and frosted muzzles. Neesie (3.5 lb) has a white patch on her hind leg. Nora (3.7 lb) has a white patch on her front leg and she has blue eyes. Eisenhower is the sire.
February 22, 2021 - part 2
Later in the morning, after feeding the pigs, we found Clover in the doe shed with 2 black & white doelings - 2 mini-Clovers! Both are B&W with stars, frosted ears and frosted muzzles. Neesie (3.5 lb) has a white patch on her hind leg. Nora (3.7 lb) has a white patch on her front leg and she has blue eyes. Eisenhower is the sire.
Clover with her newborn doelings
February 22, 2021 - part 1
The dogs woke us up very early this morning, alerting us to the sounds of new babies. We found Fawn in the run-in shed with two wet kids on the ground; a dark red doeling (Nancy), and a red buckling (Noah). A short time later a third kid was born (after some help getting into the proper position) - another red buckling but with a white star (Nathan). Everyone is in the barn now, nice and dry and cozy.
February 22, 2021 - part 1
The dogs woke us up very early this morning, alerting us to the sounds of new babies. We found Fawn in the run-in shed with two wet kids on the ground; a dark red doeling (Nancy), and a red buckling (Noah). A short time later a third kid was born (after some help getting into the proper position) - another red buckling but with a white star (Nathan). Everyone is in the barn now, nice and dry and cozy.
Nancy
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Noah
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Nathan
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February 18, 2021
This afternoon Loni delivered a beautiful blue-eyed doeling. Nola (4.3 lb) is a dark buckskin with a star, white tail tip and some small white spots on both sides. Buckhorn Run Eisenhower is the sire..
February 18, 2021
This afternoon Loni delivered a beautiful blue-eyed doeling. Nola (4.3 lb) is a dark buckskin with a star, white tail tip and some small white spots on both sides. Buckhorn Run Eisenhower is the sire..
Loni with her newborn doelling Nola
February 17, 2021
9 year old Bailey kidded twins this afternoon. The doeling and buckling were sired by Bloomfield Acre's champion buck George. Nova (3.8 lb) is a champagne color with some darker marks on her head, and Nickolas (4.0 lb) is cream colored with a few brown spots. (we sadly found Nickolas dead the following morning.)
February 17, 2021
9 year old Bailey kidded twins this afternoon. The doeling and buckling were sired by Bloomfield Acre's champion buck George. Nova (3.8 lb) is a champagne color with some darker marks on her head, and Nickolas (4.0 lb) is cream colored with a few brown spots. (we sadly found Nickolas dead the following morning.)
Nicole with Bailey
February 13, 2021
This morning, Annabelle, our Idaho Pasture Pig, delivered a litter of 8 little spotted piglets; 4 girls and 4 boys.
February 13, 2021
This morning, Annabelle, our Idaho Pasture Pig, delivered a litter of 8 little spotted piglets; 4 girls and 4 boys.
Annabelle with her piglets
February 10, 2021
Very early this morning, Duet delivered a lovely cou clair doeling, Namasta. She weighed 4.0 lbs. Levi is the sire.
February 10, 2021
Very early this morning, Duet delivered a lovely cou clair doeling, Namasta. She weighed 4.0 lbs. Levi is the sire.
Duet with her doeling, Namasta
February 7, 2021
June Bug delivered quadruplets Sunday evening - 3 bucklings and 1 doeling. Levi is the sire. Nero (2.9 lbs) is a polled, brown & white pinto buckling with a large star and blaze. Nemo (2.4 lb) is a polled, cou clair bucklling with a narrow belt and white cap with blue eyes. Neon (2.7 lb) is a dark brown cou clair buckling with a star and white tail tip. And Nestle (2.7 lb) is a polled, chocolate brown doeling with a star, white tail, belt over hips, and partial bands on both rear legs, and she has blue eyes. (3 days after birth we found Neon dead in the birthing cubby of unknown cause)
February 7, 2021
June Bug delivered quadruplets Sunday evening - 3 bucklings and 1 doeling. Levi is the sire. Nero (2.9 lbs) is a polled, brown & white pinto buckling with a large star and blaze. Nemo (2.4 lb) is a polled, cou clair bucklling with a narrow belt and white cap with blue eyes. Neon (2.7 lb) is a dark brown cou clair buckling with a star and white tail tip. And Nestle (2.7 lb) is a polled, chocolate brown doeling with a star, white tail, belt over hips, and partial bands on both rear legs, and she has blue eyes. (3 days after birth we found Neon dead in the birthing cubby of unknown cause)
Nemo
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Nestle
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January 31, 2021
We just noticed our buck, Emmitt, earned his *B from ADGA!
January 31, 2021
We just noticed our buck, Emmitt, earned his *B from ADGA!
December 30, 2020
As we come to the end of the year, it’s time to update the web page and catch up with whats been happening on the farm the last couple months:
Good News: Our Champion buck, Axel, earned his +B based on his daughters and grand-daughters ADGA awards.
It’s been a busy breeding season for the goats. We currently have 14 senior does bred and a several more to go. Our goat breeding plans can be found on the Kidding Plans page.
This fall we expanded our homestead with the introduction of rabbit and pig breeding stock for producing our own farm-raised meat. We currently have 7 rabbits (California and Silver Fox breeds). We had 2 litters of rabbits born this week, with 9 babies in each liter. Annabelle and Maximus are our first breeding pair of Idaho Pasture pigs. Look for more information on our pigs and rabbits on the web page soon.
December 30, 2020
As we come to the end of the year, it’s time to update the web page and catch up with whats been happening on the farm the last couple months:
Good News: Our Champion buck, Axel, earned his +B based on his daughters and grand-daughters ADGA awards.
It’s been a busy breeding season for the goats. We currently have 14 senior does bred and a several more to go. Our goat breeding plans can be found on the Kidding Plans page.
This fall we expanded our homestead with the introduction of rabbit and pig breeding stock for producing our own farm-raised meat. We currently have 7 rabbits (California and Silver Fox breeds). We had 2 litters of rabbits born this week, with 9 babies in each liter. Annabelle and Maximus are our first breeding pair of Idaho Pasture pigs. Look for more information on our pigs and rabbits on the web page soon.
Maximus (front) and Annabelle (rear)
Fedora and Fiesta
When you go to the National Zoo in Washington DC, please visit our Buckhorn Run goats: Fedora and Fiesta.
They're part of the Kids' Farm Exhibit at the bottom of the hill.
nationalzoo.si.edu/animals/exhibits/kids-farm
They're part of the Kids' Farm Exhibit at the bottom of the hill.
nationalzoo.si.edu/animals/exhibits/kids-farm