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 24, 2022
Today we took 12 does (6 seniors and 6 juniors) to the Great Frederick Fair Open Doe Show. Our 7 year old Fawn was chosen as the Senior Reserve Champion.
September 24, 2022
Today we took 12 does (6 seniors and 6 juniors) to the Great Frederick Fair Open Doe Show. Our 7 year old Fawn was chosen as the Senior Reserve Champion.
August 4, 2022
This evening we took 6 junior does to the Howard County Fair Open Junior Doe Show. Paula placed first in her class of 12 Junior Kids. And Patty placed first in her class of 5 Intermediate Kids. Our other juniors placed in the middle of their classes.
August 4, 2022
This evening we took 6 junior does to the Howard County Fair Open Junior Doe Show. Paula placed first in her class of 12 Junior Kids. And Patty placed first in her class of 5 Intermediate Kids. Our other juniors placed in the middle of their classes.
May 29, 2022
We took 6 does to the Maryland Dairy Goat Association 3-Ring Doe Show at the Howard County Fairgrounds. Nutmeg was chosen as Junior Reserve Champion. Our other does placed near the top, which is good considering this was their first show.
Libby placed 3rd, 3rd, and 3rd out of 14 in the 3 year old Milkers class
Marmalade placed 2nd, 5th, and 1st out of 12 in the 2 year old Milkers class
Millie placed placed 4th, 3rd, and 5th out of 11 in the 1 year old Milkers class
Nola placed 6th, 6th, and 10th out of 31 in the Dry Milkers class
Nutmeg placed 7th, over 10, and 2nd out of 31 in the Dry Milkers class and Jr. Reserve Champion
May 29, 2022
We took 6 does to the Maryland Dairy Goat Association 3-Ring Doe Show at the Howard County Fairgrounds. Nutmeg was chosen as Junior Reserve Champion. Our other does placed near the top, which is good considering this was their first show.
Libby placed 3rd, 3rd, and 3rd out of 14 in the 3 year old Milkers class
Marmalade placed 2nd, 5th, and 1st out of 12 in the 2 year old Milkers class
Millie placed placed 4th, 3rd, and 5th out of 11 in the 1 year old Milkers class
Nola placed 6th, 6th, and 10th out of 31 in the Dry Milkers class
Nutmeg placed 7th, over 10, and 2nd out of 31 in the Dry Milkers class and Jr. Reserve Champion
Marmalade at 2022 MDGA Doe Show
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Millie at 2022 MDGA Doe Show
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May 22, 2022
Between the thunderstorms this afternoon, we checked on Nancy and we found two cute little babies "on the ground". Parcheesi (3.3 lb) is a brown & white doeling (brown front and white rear) with a few brown spots and blue eyes. Pinochle (3.1 lb) is a broken cou clair buckling with a big blaze and frosted ears. This is Nancy's first freshening. Mickey Blu is the sire.
May 22, 2022
Between the thunderstorms this afternoon, we checked on Nancy and we found two cute little babies "on the ground". Parcheesi (3.3 lb) is a brown & white doeling (brown front and white rear) with a few brown spots and blue eyes. Pinochle (3.1 lb) is a broken cou clair buckling with a big blaze and frosted ears. This is Nancy's first freshening. Mickey Blu is the sire.
Parcheesi on left
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Pinochle on right
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May 15, 2022
The Maryland Dairy Goat Association held their 3-Ring Buck Show today at the Howard County Fairgrounds. We took 2 of our senior bucks to the show. 1-year old Noah placed in the middle of the pack in his three showings against 12 other bucks. 2-year old Mason was chosen as the Senior Reserve Champion in one ring.
May 15, 2022
The Maryland Dairy Goat Association held their 3-Ring Buck Show today at the Howard County Fairgrounds. We took 2 of our senior bucks to the show. 1-year old Noah placed in the middle of the pack in his three showings against 12 other bucks. 2-year old Mason was chosen as the Senior Reserve Champion in one ring.
Buckhorn Run G Noah
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Buckhorn Run G Mason
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Mason, Reserve Champion, Senior Nigerian Dwarf Buck
May 7, 2022
While feeding everyone this evening, we found Nova standing in the field with two wet kids on the ground. Patches is a brown doeling with a star and white patches on both sides (3.0 lb). And Pixar is a tri-colored, spotted buckling (2.6 lb). Nemo is the sire. This was Nova's first freshening!
May 7, 2022
While feeding everyone this evening, we found Nova standing in the field with two wet kids on the ground. Patches is a brown doeling with a star and white patches on both sides (3.0 lb). And Pixar is a tri-colored, spotted buckling (2.6 lb). Nemo is the sire. This was Nova's first freshening!
Nova with her twin kids (2 days old)
April 26, 2022
Late tonight Luna delivered identical twin doelings; both are solid red in color with no markings. Pamela has brown eyes and Paula has blue eyes. Nemo is the sire of these precious twin doelings.
April 26, 2022
Late tonight Luna delivered identical twin doelings; both are solid red in color with no markings. Pamela has brown eyes and Paula has blue eyes. Nemo is the sire of these precious twin doelings.
April 25, 2022
Latte delivered triplets tonight - two doelings and a big buckling. Lil Mtn Golden Garbanzo is the sire. The first kid, Petunia is a white & red doeling (3.1 lb). The second kid, Palooka (new name) is a white & red buckling (5.0 lb). And the third kid, Primrose is a red doeling with a star (3.7 lb).
April 25, 2022
Latte delivered triplets tonight - two doelings and a big buckling. Lil Mtn Golden Garbanzo is the sire. The first kid, Petunia is a white & red doeling (3.1 lb). The second kid, Palooka (new name) is a white & red buckling (5.0 lb). And the third kid, Primrose is a red doeling with a star (3.7 lb).
Latte with her triplets
April 25, 2022
Two days before her due date, first freshner Molly delivered two lovely doelings today just before noon. Pebbles (2.9 lb) is strawberry red. Parfait (2.7 lb) is a red and white pinto with blue eyes. Mickey Blu is the sire.
April 25, 2022
Two days before her due date, first freshner Molly delivered two lovely doelings today just before noon. Pebbles (2.9 lb) is strawberry red. Parfait (2.7 lb) is a red and white pinto with blue eyes. Mickey Blu is the sire.
Molly with her newborn girls
April 15, 2022
We had the opportunity to meet and share goat care tips with Leigh and Nikki, zookeepers at the National Zoo. These are the ladies who take care of Buckhorn Run sisters Fedora and Fiesta, as well as a third goat, Marla, at the Kid’s Farm Exhibit at the zoo. Click here to read Nikki's blog about the goat's training.
April 15, 2022
We had the opportunity to meet and share goat care tips with Leigh and Nikki, zookeepers at the National Zoo. These are the ladies who take care of Buckhorn Run sisters Fedora and Fiesta, as well as a third goat, Marla, at the Kid’s Farm Exhibit at the zoo. Click here to read Nikki's blog about the goat's training.
National Zoo goats Fiesta, Fedora and Marla
April 12, 2022
First freshner Fusion kidded three flashy kids this morning: Piccolo, a cou clair buckling (3.5 lb) with a small star and tail tip. Pico, a tiny black & white buckling (2.0 lb) with brown ears and stockings. And, sadly, a stillborn doeling. Nemo is the sire of these colorful, blue-eyed boys.
April 12, 2022
First freshner Fusion kidded three flashy kids this morning: Piccolo, a cou clair buckling (3.5 lb) with a small star and tail tip. Pico, a tiny black & white buckling (2.0 lb) with brown ears and stockings. And, sadly, a stillborn doeling. Nemo is the sire of these colorful, blue-eyed boys.
Fusion with her newborn bucklings
April 11, 2022
Early this morning, first freshner Matilda delivered a set of tiny twins; a buckling and a doeling. Peter Pan (2.5 lb) is a buckskin buckling with a star, partial belt on his hip, and white on 3 legs. Pixie (only 2.0 lb) is a buckskin doeling with a star, frosted ears, and white socks on her front feet. These are the last kids for Nittany this year.
April 11, 2022
Early this morning, first freshner Matilda delivered a set of tiny twins; a buckling and a doeling. Peter Pan (2.5 lb) is a buckskin buckling with a star, partial belt on his hip, and white on 3 legs. Pixie (only 2.0 lb) is a buckskin doeling with a star, frosted ears, and white socks on her front feet. These are the last kids for Nittany this year.
Maltilda's newborn kids under the heatlamp this chilly morning
April 10, 2022
First freshner Millie delivered a buckling and a doeling tonight. Nittany is the sire. The buckling, Paco (4.8 lb) is a buckskin with a blaze, partial belt, and white tail tip. The doeling, Pippin (3.7 lb) is a buckskin with a star and several small white spots on her side.
April 10, 2022
First freshner Millie delivered a buckling and a doeling tonight. Nittany is the sire. The buckling, Paco (4.8 lb) is a buckskin with a blaze, partial belt, and white tail tip. The doeling, Pippin (3.7 lb) is a buckskin with a star and several small white spots on her side.
Millie with her twins, Pippin and Paco
April 7, 2022
Just before dinner today, Fawn delivered triplets; a doeling and 2 bucklings. Padro is a red buckling with an elongated star (3.5 lb). Pablo is a buckskin buckling with a large star and wide partial belt and frosted ears (3.9 lb). And Petra is a broken buckskin doeling with a partial belt (3.5 lb). Nittany is the sire of these lively kids.
April 7, 2022
Just before dinner today, Fawn delivered triplets; a doeling and 2 bucklings. Padro is a red buckling with an elongated star (3.5 lb). Pablo is a buckskin buckling with a large star and wide partial belt and frosted ears (3.9 lb). And Petra is a broken buckskin doeling with a partial belt (3.5 lb). Nittany is the sire of these lively kids.
Fawn with her newborn triplets
April 3, 2022
Henna delivered two big girls this evening. Patina (4.2 lb) is red with a star and white tail tip. Priscilla (4.9 lb) is a dark buckskin with white spots on her right hind leg and tail. Both have blue eyes. These are Nittany's girls.
April 3, 2022
Henna delivered two big girls this evening. Patina (4.2 lb) is red with a star and white tail tip. Priscilla (4.9 lb) is a dark buckskin with white spots on her right hind leg and tail. Both have blue eyes. These are Nittany's girls.
Henna with her newborn doelings
April 2, 2022
Late tonight Duet presented us with quadruplets; 2 doelings and 2 bucklings. Mickey is the sire. Playboy (3.4 lb) is a buckskin buckling with a blaze and belt over his hips. Party Girl (3.0 lb) is a tri-colored buckskin doeling with a star, frosted muzzle and ears and a spot on her hips. Peaches (3.4 lb) is a gold and white pinto doeling with a star. And Pixel (3.4 lb) is a blue-eyed buckskin buckling with extensive white.
April 2, 2022
Late tonight Duet presented us with quadruplets; 2 doelings and 2 bucklings. Mickey is the sire. Playboy (3.4 lb) is a buckskin buckling with a blaze and belt over his hips. Party Girl (3.0 lb) is a tri-colored buckskin doeling with a star, frosted muzzle and ears and a spot on her hips. Peaches (3.4 lb) is a gold and white pinto doeling with a star. And Pixel (3.4 lb) is a blue-eyed buckskin buckling with extensive white.
Duet with her 4 kids
April 1, 2022
This afternoon Loni delivered triplets; a buckling and 2 doelings. Phineas (4.5 lb) is a solid red buckling. Pita (3.6 lb) is a solid red doeling with a small star. Pella (3.8 lb) is also a solid red doeling with a white patch on her head and another patch on her belly. Sunny Daze Mellow Yellow is the sire.
April 1, 2022
This afternoon Loni delivered triplets; a buckling and 2 doelings. Phineas (4.5 lb) is a solid red buckling. Pita (3.6 lb) is a solid red doeling with a small star. Pella (3.8 lb) is also a solid red doeling with a white patch on her head and another patch on her belly. Sunny Daze Mellow Yellow is the sire.
Phineas
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Pita
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Pella
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March 29, 2022, part 2
Mid afternoon Marmalade delivered twin bucklings. Percy (4.5 lb) is black with a star, partial belt, and white spots on all four feet. Poe (4.3 lb) is a dark buckskin with a few white hairs on his poll. Nittany is the sire of these handsome boys.
March 29, 2022, part 2
Mid afternoon Marmalade delivered twin bucklings. Percy (4.5 lb) is black with a star, partial belt, and white spots on all four feet. Poe (4.3 lb) is a dark buckskin with a few white hairs on his poll. Nittany is the sire of these handsome boys.
Marmalade overlooking Poe (left) and Percy (right)
March 29, 2022, part 1
Libby delivered a set of colorful triplets early this afternoon; 2 doelings and a buckling. CH Bloomfield Acres RS George is the sire. Paige (3.7 lb) is solid tan color. Patty (4.0 lb) is red color with dark moonspots. And Phantom (4.2 lb), the buckling, is a dark buckskin with a white tail tip.
March 29, 2022, part 1
Libby delivered a set of colorful triplets early this afternoon; 2 doelings and a buckling. CH Bloomfield Acres RS George is the sire. Paige (3.7 lb) is solid tan color. Patty (4.0 lb) is red color with dark moonspots. And Phantom (4.2 lb), the buckling, is a dark buckskin with a white tail tip.
Libby with her newborn triplets
March 24, 2022, part 2
Our 2-year old, first freshner Manzanita delivered a cute pair of doelings at dinnertime. Paris (4.4 lb) is a dark buckskin with a star and white patches, a white tail and blue eyes. Portia (4.2 lb) is a belted dark buckskin with a star, one white rear leg and a white tail tip. Nittany Lion is the sire of these very cute girls. We will be keeping one of these girls.
March 24, 2022, part 2
Our 2-year old, first freshner Manzanita delivered a cute pair of doelings at dinnertime. Paris (4.4 lb) is a dark buckskin with a star and white patches, a white tail and blue eyes. Portia (4.2 lb) is a belted dark buckskin with a star, one white rear leg and a white tail tip. Nittany Lion is the sire of these very cute girls. We will be keeping one of these girls.
Manzanita with twin doelings Paris (left) and Portia (right)
March 24, 2022
We took 7-year old Autumn for a little trip to the vet this morning. Dr. Sarah Link was able to untangle and pull two flashy doelings. Perri (3.5 lb) is black with a partial belt and white star. Phoebe (4.0 lb) is a buckskin with a white star and a white hind leg. Mickey Blu is the sire.
March 24, 2022
We took 7-year old Autumn for a little trip to the vet this morning. Dr. Sarah Link was able to untangle and pull two flashy doelings. Perri (3.5 lb) is black with a partial belt and white star. Phoebe (4.0 lb) is a buckskin with a white star and a white hind leg. Mickey Blu is the sire.
Perri
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Phoebe
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March 22, 2022
First time parents Monica and Nittany have two beautiful little doelings. Pumpkin (2.6 lb) is a solid red color. Petal (also 2.6 lb) is a dark buckskin with a white poll and blue eyes.
March 22, 2022
First time parents Monica and Nittany have two beautiful little doelings. Pumpkin (2.6 lb) is a solid red color. Petal (also 2.6 lb) is a dark buckskin with a white poll and blue eyes.
Monica with her newborn doelings
March 16, 2022
First freshner Margo delivered perky twin bucklings today around noon. Their sire is Mason. Peyton ( 4.0 lb) is tan colored with a white tail tip. Parker (3.5 lb) is a dark tan color with blue eyes and a few moonsports, and he's polled.
March 16, 2022
First freshner Margo delivered perky twin bucklings today around noon. Their sire is Mason. Peyton ( 4.0 lb) is tan colored with a white tail tip. Parker (3.5 lb) is a dark tan color with blue eyes and a few moonsports, and he's polled.
Margo with Parker (left) and Peyton (showing off his white tail)
March 9, 2022
This afternoon Macie Mae delivered two good-looking bucklings. Peter, the first buckling, is a white pinto with red/brown markings (3.5 lb). Paul, the second buckling is a red/brown pinto with white markings and a dark dorsal stripe (3.3 lb). These are the first kids for Macie and also the first kids for the father, Noah.
March 9, 2022
This afternoon Macie Mae delivered two good-looking bucklings. Peter, the first buckling, is a white pinto with red/brown markings (3.5 lb). Paul, the second buckling is a red/brown pinto with white markings and a dark dorsal stripe (3.3 lb). These are the first kids for Macie and also the first kids for the father, Noah.
Twin bucklings; Paul and Peter
February 27, 2022
Honey kidded twins late this afternoon; a girl and a boy. Mickey Blu is the sire of these kids, so of course they both have blue eyes. Penelope (3.4 lb) is a red doeling with a small white spot on her right side. Poindexter (4.0 lb) is a red buckling with a white spot on his left side.
February 27, 2022
Honey kidded twins late this afternoon; a girl and a boy. Mickey Blu is the sire of these kids, so of course they both have blue eyes. Penelope (3.4 lb) is a red doeling with a small white spot on her right side. Poindexter (4.0 lb) is a red buckling with a white spot on his left side.
Honey with her twin kids Penelope and Poindexter
February 21, 2022
Ellie is enjoying a sunny day this morning while "babysitting" these playful kids.- they want to climb on everything!
February 21, 2022
Ellie is enjoying a sunny day this morning while "babysitting" these playful kids.- they want to climb on everything!
Paprika and Poppy climbing on Ellie
January 26, 2022
Lisa delivered three kids tonight - two buckllings and a doeling. Both handsome bucklings are solid red; just like their father Mason. Paxton (3.8 lb) is a darker red color with dark moonspots. Patton (3.1 lb) is a lighter red color. Sadly, the little doeling was stillborn.
January 26, 2022
Lisa delivered three kids tonight - two buckllings and a doeling. Both handsome bucklings are solid red; just like their father Mason. Paxton (3.8 lb) is a darker red color with dark moonspots. Patton (3.1 lb) is a lighter red color. Sadly, the little doeling was stillborn.
Lisa's handsome bucklings, Patton and Paxton
Patton (left) and Paxton (right)
January 25, 2022
This evening, our 11-year old Grand Champion, Bailey, gave birth to a single doeling. This flashy, cream colored cou clair kid with blue eyes is the first kid of Nemo.. We named her Pandora. Her birth weight was 4.4 lb.
January 25, 2022
This evening, our 11-year old Grand Champion, Bailey, gave birth to a single doeling. This flashy, cream colored cou clair kid with blue eyes is the first kid of Nemo.. We named her Pandora. Her birth weight was 4.4 lb.
Bailey with her doeling, Pandora
January 23, 2022
After monitoring Juno yesterday and last night, we had Dr. Robert Simmons help with Juno's delivery this morning. Three does! The first two are big and healthy, but the third was stillborn. The first doeling, Paprika, is a solid red color, just like Juno (4.9 lb). The second doeling, Poppy, is a solid dark brown color (4.3 lb). Mason is the sire
January 23, 2022
After monitoring Juno yesterday and last night, we had Dr. Robert Simmons help with Juno's delivery this morning. Three does! The first two are big and healthy, but the third was stillborn. The first doeling, Paprika, is a solid red color, just like Juno (4.9 lb). The second doeling, Poppy, is a solid dark brown color (4.3 lb). Mason is the sire
Juno with her two doelings; Paprika and Poppy
When you go to the National Zoo in Washington DC, please visit our Buckhorn Run goats: sisters Fedora and Fiesta at the Kids' Farm Exhibit (bottom of the hill at the zoo).
Click here to open the Zoo Farm Exhibit page and scroll down for the zoo video featuring Fedora and Fiesta.
Click here to open the Zoo Farm Exhibit page and scroll down for the zoo video featuring Fedora and Fiesta.
Fedora
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Fiesta
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