Crains Run Ranch "Preserving Rare Breeds"
History of Crains Run Ranch....
Our line of "Tennessee Fainting Goats" originating from breeders in the Elk Valley region of east TN. These goats were known for their stocky, compact build, friendliness & “fainting” prowess. Since the early 1900's a few "Whistle Creek" & "Baird's Creek" breeders, raising mostly black & white goats, kept this breed pure. Their goats were raised primarily as a food source on small family farms. By the mid 1960’s, just a few of the goats remained in that county & only one breeder continued raising them.
CRR's foundation stock came from the last remaining goats in this line that dates back long before any “fainting goat” registries had been established. Two breeding does came to us when the owner was unable to care for his herd. Both of these does became the building block for our breeding program which began in December 2000.
In 2004, CRR began raising and breeding Buckeye Chickens, a rare and endangered heritage breed of poultry. These birds were the only breed of chicken ever developed in Ohio. Perhaps this could explain their name, "Buckeye"? Some believe their name was given due to their deep rich brown color, similar to the buckeye nut.....we may never know!
(above) Buckeye Roosters & Hens
We became interested in preserving rare breeds thru research and learning more about American heritage farm breeds that were slowly disappearing due to the loss of the family farms. The ALBC (American Livestock Breed Conservancy) is an ideal source for information on these rare, endangered or threatened animals and birds. Myotonic Goats & Buckeye Chickens are ideally suited for our SW Ohio climate.
Our line of "Tennessee Fainting Goats" originating from breeders in the Elk Valley region of east TN. These goats were known for their stocky, compact build, friendliness & “fainting” prowess. Since the early 1900's a few "Whistle Creek" & "Baird's Creek" breeders, raising mostly black & white goats, kept this breed pure. Their goats were raised primarily as a food source on small family farms. By the mid 1960’s, just a few of the goats remained in that county & only one breeder continued raising them.
CRR's foundation stock came from the last remaining goats in this line that dates back long before any “fainting goat” registries had been established. Two breeding does came to us when the owner was unable to care for his herd. Both of these does became the building block for our breeding program which began in December 2000.
In 2004, CRR began raising and breeding Buckeye Chickens, a rare and endangered heritage breed of poultry. These birds were the only breed of chicken ever developed in Ohio. Perhaps this could explain their name, "Buckeye"? Some believe their name was given due to their deep rich brown color, similar to the buckeye nut.....we may never know!
(above) Buckeye Roosters & Hens
We became interested in preserving rare breeds thru research and learning more about American heritage farm breeds that were slowly disappearing due to the loss of the family farms. The ALBC (American Livestock Breed Conservancy) is an ideal source for information on these rare, endangered or threatened animals and birds. Myotonic Goats & Buckeye Chickens are ideally suited for our SW Ohio climate.
Located in Southwestern Ohio, 40 miles north of Cincinnati, Crains Run Ranch (CRR) is a family owned operation dedicated to preserving rare and/or endangered livestock & poultry. Our facility is on the border of Warren & Montgomery Counties with easy access from either I-75 or I-675.
(above Ellie born 2/13/08)
CRR is a small operation with some of the finest GOATS in southern Ohio! Whether you call them Tennessee Fainting Goats, Myotonic Goats, Wooden Leg, Stiff Leg, Nervous or Scare Goats our GOATS are NOT "Ordinary" GOATS! We strive to insure the breed standard is held true to their original purpose, MEAT production, but our goats make great pets or show animals as well.
CRR is a registered Breeder with the Myotonic Goat Registry (MGR) and all of our breeding stock is registered with the MGR.
(above Bo born 2/11/2008)
In addition to our Myotonic Goats, we also raise a rare breed of chicken called a "Buckeye". This breed originated here in Ohio in 1904 and is the only American Poultry breed developed by a woman! Our flock of Buckeye's are maintained as both breeders and egg layers, we follow all NPIP, Federal and State regulations regarding proper maintenance of our flock. We sell hatching eggs on ebay and sometimes have a few trio's for sale each summer or late fall. Contact us for pricing!
(above Ellie born 2/13/08)
CRR is a small operation with some of the finest GOATS in southern Ohio! Whether you call them Tennessee Fainting Goats, Myotonic Goats, Wooden Leg, Stiff Leg, Nervous or Scare Goats our GOATS are NOT "Ordinary" GOATS! We strive to insure the breed standard is held true to their original purpose, MEAT production, but our goats make great pets or show animals as well.
CRR is a registered Breeder with the Myotonic Goat Registry (MGR) and all of our breeding stock is registered with the MGR.
(above Bo born 2/11/2008)
In addition to our Myotonic Goats, we also raise a rare breed of chicken called a "Buckeye". This breed originated here in Ohio in 1904 and is the only American Poultry breed developed by a woman! Our flock of Buckeye's are maintained as both breeders and egg layers, we follow all NPIP, Federal and State regulations regarding proper maintenance of our flock. We sell hatching eggs on ebay and sometimes have a few trio's for sale each summer or late fall. Contact us for pricing!
please visit www.albc-usa.org
