Buttin Heads Ranch

Buttin Heads Ranch Livestock & Equine Hoof Trimming Service - Farm Sitting - Shearing - Dairy Goat Sales We specialize in the breeding of dairy goats.

We currently breed Alpine, Lamancha and Nigerian Dwarf goats. In addition, we also provide farm services to all of Hampton Roads. Our farm services include but are not limited to: hoof trimming, shearing, care for pet(s) and livestock while owner is away, livestock education, management of current herds, deworming, vaccinating, bandage changes, etc.

Good morning! As I have mentioned a few weeks ago, pricing will change for herds of fewer than 5 goats/sheep to $25.00 p...
10/30/2025

Good morning!

As I have mentioned a few weeks ago, pricing will change for herds of fewer than 5 goats/sheep to $25.00 per goat plus a $25.00 farm call fee. With costs of tools still high, gas still holding at $2.50 or more per gallon —I have to increase my pricing.

Horse hoof trims for new clients going forward will increase to $60.00 per horse/donkey. I am learning new skill sets and now need to align my pricing with where I am at based on my advancing skills.

Pigs hoof and tusk trims will also increase. Pig hoof trims will now start at $75.00 with a max of $100.00 for complex trims. Tusk trims will be $30.00 no matter the difficultly. Pigs are dangerous to work on because of their shear size and muscle mass.

I hope you all will understand the need to change prices so that I can continue to stay in business!

***I do have some availability this coming week where I need to fill spots! On Monday I am in Smithfield and have 1 available opening, Tuesday I may go to Gloucester, Wednesday I have space available in Pungo or Chesapeake, and Friday is up in the air.*** I will try to catch up on messages on Friday to get those of you that have been waiting scheduled.

❤️Jennifer

Good evening!I hope you all have had a relaxing Sunday! Things have been very busy for me. As some of you know my health...
09/14/2025

Good evening!

I hope you all have had a relaxing Sunday!

Things have been very busy for me. As some of you know my health kind of took a turn again in June/July. It is still unknown what is causing everything but I do believe we are getting closer to answers. I have some upcoming appointments with specialists and some more imaging that needs to be done but for now I am doing better than I was.

I have not moved yet but will be very soon! Likely within the 4-6 weeks. No one told me how hard it is to pack up a house after living in it for over 11 years. Before that we bounced around from duty station to duty station so we didn’t accumulate a lot of stuff. I am looking forward to my new adventure! Hoping I will have more time in the future to do more of what I enjoy. It’s been a tough few years with being a single mother, keeping the bills paid and taking care of my small farm. My herd size has decreased drastically over the last few months and I’m okay with it. When I got really sick last fall it became too much on me running a business, trying to keep up with household chores and showing up for my son. I will still have a few goats because I just don’t think I could ever get away from them completely! 🐐

I will be making some changes to my business in the near future and some I have begun already. I will not be doing dog nail trims anymore unless you have other animals on the property that I have to trim hooves on. I will also be increasing the price for goats / sheep hoof trims for clients with less than 5. This is solely because from a business that I depend on for income I can no longer make a profit if I am stopping for every place that only has 2-3 goats. All single services do require a $15.00 fee. This is to alleviate some of my time that is used up stopping for 1 animal. All of my other prices will remain the same. I will post an updated price sheet when I have it together. As always, if you need an estimate or curious about pricing please reach out!

My response times are still very delayed because I am in the midst of moving, multiple doctor appointments and still trying to keep everything in order at my house! There WILL be times where I will not be able to post if I am closed for business on a particular day. Things will ease up once I am fully moved and can more time back into my business. For now, I appreciate the business and all of the prayers / kind words! I’m moving forward and it feels good!

🩷Jennifer

I still have a few goats that need homes as well as several cats that need homes ASAP! As of right now, the following goats are still available:

Willie : 5 year old pure Lamancha buck, super friendly, proven, has given me lots of doelings over the years!

Ozzy: 3 year old pure Lamancha buck

Garth: 4 year old Nigerian Dwarf buck, blue eyed, proven

Dusty: ~4 year old Nigerian Dwarf, blue eyed, wether, takes a while to get used to people

Loretta: 4 year old pure Lamancha doe, just delivered twins in June, blue eyed, still in milk

Darla: 5 year old Alpine cross, my best milker, possibly bred, can be a hard keeper in winter months if not given a good quality hay. Ask for more details. Sadly, she can be for slaughter as I do know she is difficult.

Clem: ~2 year old Nubian / Nigerian Dwarf wether. One of my favorites and I was not going to sell him but unfortunately I won’t have the space.

Dixie: 2 year old Lamancha / Nigerian Dwarf doe. I believe she is pregnant. Was a bottle baby and is SUPER friendly. Has not kidded before. I was not going to sell her either but again I have to limit my herd.

09/10/2025

I will not be posting an update today as it doesn’t seem fair to celebrate my small wins when a man that fought tirelessly for the American people has passed. Praying for Charlie Kirk’s family, friends and all those that believed in his words. 🕊️

Good evening! I just wanted to let you all know that I am alive! I am just really really really busy! I’m not sure what ...
09/09/2025

Good evening!

I just wanted to let you all know that I am alive! I am just really really really busy! I’m not sure what ya’ll have been doing but I have seen a huge influx in new clients which I am grateful for but I am also a little back logged. I will follow up with a more in depth post tomorrow but for today I need to rest my tired body!

🩷Jennifer

Ps. Check out these cuties I was farm sitting for over the weekend! 🐂

Good morning!My days have been very full since Sunday so I have not had the opportunity to respond to messages. I am fee...
07/31/2025

Good morning!

My days have been very full since Sunday so I have not had the opportunity to respond to messages. I am feeling better as I am back on antibiotics again so I need to FILL my upcoming week. I have had a lot of changes to the schedule due to clients being on vacation. As of right now here is what my availability is looking like:

Monday: OPEN

Tuesday: Gloucester/Mathews area

Wednesday: OPEN

Thursday: Possibly another Gloucester / Mathews day since I’m behind.

FRIDAY: morning OPEN

If you would like to schedule or have sent me a message already please be sure you are including a time frame and day of the week that works best. ALSO include your location!

I’ll be in contact throughout the day.

🩷Jennifer

Below is a picture of my son with a client horse, Maverick. ☺️

Good afternoon,I will be CLOSED for business for the remainder of the day. Tomorrow is up in the air as well.As some of ...
07/24/2025

Good afternoon,

I will be CLOSED for business for the remainder of the day. Tomorrow is up in the air as well.

As some of you know, I have been battling chronic illness for several months. I am typically on antibiotics for 21 days and then off for 1-2 weeks. I have been trying to hold off as long as I can between rounds of antibiotics but unfortunately this time I waited too long. I am hoping that with a few doses in me by tomorrow I should be feeling better but I need to rest today.

🩷Jennifer

Goats up for discussion. Full size pictures this time! Names are below photos. Alpines, Lamanchas, and Nigerian Dwarfs. ...
07/21/2025

Goats up for discussion. Full size pictures this time! Names are below photos. Alpines, Lamanchas, and Nigerian Dwarfs. Alpines and Lamanchas are full size, NOT minis. Ages range from 5 weeks old (ready in 2 weeks) to 5 years old. Bucks, whether and does. Current on CDT, hooves, Ultra Boss, and copper bolus. Currently on loose mineral, Timothy/orchard hay and forage. Located in Elizabeth City, NC. Please send PM for more info.

I have a few openings this week that I’d like to fill: Wednesday (7/23): late morning availability in Chesapeake, VAThur...
07/21/2025

I have a few openings this week that I’d like to fill:

Wednesday (7/23): late morning availability in Chesapeake, VA

Thursday (7/24): late morning and early afternoon in Chesapeake or Pungo, VA /
Elizabeth City or Moyock, NC

Friday (7/25): late morning or early afternoon in SURRY Co., VA

All barefoot equine and livestock hoof trimming.

Text: 252-548-1735

I still have goats that will need new pasture by first week in August! Loretta will need to go with her twins as they ar...
07/19/2025

I still have goats that will need new pasture by first week in August! Loretta will need to go with her twins as they are not weaned. All Alpines and Lamanchas are standard, NOT minis. Willie, Ozzy and Garth are all proven bucks. Current on CDT and hooves. Please PM for more information. Located in Elizabeth City, NC.

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**** HAD AN ISSUE WITH MY FRIDGE THIS AFTERNOON SO I HAVE NOT HAD TIME TO LOOK AT MESSAGES. 😩 ****

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Hampton Roads
Elizabeth City, NC

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Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

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