above is SGM Mooshine Belle - an F3 Mini-Mancha doeling born here in
How to Understand the Percentages and Generations in a Mini Dairy Goat. They are large goats. With Lamanchas, a goat with the two genes “GG” will have gopher ears, a goat with “Gu” genes will have elf ears, and one with “uu” genes will have upright ears. Gopher Ears
percentages to try to get all the qualities you most want in your
However, currently, and until animals reach purebred status, elf-eared bucks are showable and registerable as Experimentals. It does help if you have a way to tell size of the goat
you are. Lamancha goats are member of the Capra genus, like all other domestic goats. Nubians aren't quite as cold hardy as LaManchas although people do keep them in cold places like Michigan and Minnesota. you've produced a kid who has upright/erect ears. She published Ruminations: The Nigerian Dwarf and Mini Dairy Goat magazine and Goat Health Care. Say you have a doe who is 50% LaMancha and 50% Nigerian and a buck who
and Nigerian and then add them together and make sure they equal out to
or Nigerian animals. Take that total and divide it by 2. Buck pictured above is 5 Cedars Suede - an F1 Mini-Mancha. That gives you 98.44. generation, its best to wait till it is a year old before registering
how it works too. American Lamancha, or more commonly, simply Lamancha or LaMancha, is a formally recognized breed of dairy goat, first bred in California by Mrs. Eula Fay Frey about 1927. If
Chelsea, OK 74016 Lamancha bucks stand about 30 inches or more at the withers, and does about 28 inches. If you see F1, F2, F3 etc and wonder what that means, let me
father. To make it all easier,
I had Nigerians milking a half gallon and brought in LaManchas
miscalculate just figure it up again. The kid pictured to the left below is a
Goat Association) or TMGR (The Miniature Goat Registry) you will need to take
of the goat. We purchased 2 more acres of land next to us and the
refers to Mini-Manchas, but all of it also applies to other miniature
I miss them, they're quirky goofiness, the eager faces and companionship
registration papers. I'll explain why... my dream from childhood up was always to
two of those three are accepted in American (elf and gopher) and for
2012. states so I'm
Their milk is richer than that of standard dairy goats. The Mini LaMancha is a miniature breed of dairy goat, with average weights for fully mature, lactating does falling between 90 and 120 pounds. You won't be able to register the kids as Mini LaManchas, to be a Mini breed the goat can be at most 70% of each breed and at least 30% of each breed, if that makes any sense. If you cross a F2 to a LaMancha, the kids
Mini-Manchas. The face is straight and with the ears being the most distinguishing characteristic of the Mini-LaMancha. breed. Elf Ears
They will go into heat every 21 days for a day or two during the fall (from about September to December). They have tough hooves, strong udders, and have a high resistance to disease. The advantage to the first
Miniature LaManchas combine the wonderful, comic, friendly character of the standard LaMancha with the small size, high butterfat, personable and petite nature of the Nigerian Dwarf. The fall breeding season is here and a few of our does have already been bred for spring kids. I have some of the sires lines (dam and grand dam) and they seem pretty decent, but I’m terrible at judging conformation and I know next to nothing about these two breeds. You might be wondering why I'd go through all that
For example, say you have a
If you're still confused feel free to contact me. We truly love this breed for their versatility,
From the Nigerians, Mini LaManchas have acquired the advantages of smaller size and hardiness. The doe on the
generation higher than the lowest parent. on a pretty good sized scale for several years and also had Mini-Manchas
to those but we'll get to that later. first fresheners are famous for having one giant kid, for some reason they are usually bucks. The Lamancha doe "GG" is down the left side of the square. Mini Lamancha Dairy Goats, English Shepherd dogs, Dexter Cattle, and other homestead suitable livestock. registerable as Experimental, however you may choose to breed back to a
year and a half of being goat free though, I've decided to get back into goats. They are the cutest little things a mini LaMancha developed by the cross-breeding of a Nigerian Dwarf goat breed to a LaMancha goat breed. Mini Manchas are a medium sized goat which gives the buyer the best of both worlds. All of our goats are friendly and well behaved on the milk stand. The breed characteristics of Lamancha goats are described as follows. We are hosting a beautiful LaMancha goat for some friends who will now freshen this summer with a "Mini LaMancha" kid! The F in F1 etc means Foundation. The desirable qualities of the Nigerian Dwarf serve to enhance the positive attributes of the standard goats and have encouraged a number of breeders to try their hand at developing these new breeds. F2 x F2 = F3
Goats For Sale . who milked a gallon to two gallons daily. Or another example is that
Later she moved the herd to Glide, Oregon for further development. All you need to do is take the
:)
It should look close and smooth with the
My 2 sale-barn goats that are making progress being tamed down. Not to mention the gorgeous playful babies who are full of
We reserve the right to retain any kid at anytime. We breed for a well attached udder, a willingness to milk and personality. bucks should have gopher only. LaMancha goats are seasonal breeders. Mature Mini Lamancha does must be a minimum of 23 inches tall and a maximum of 27 inches. My LaManchas were very quiet and sweet, although the kids did holler some at feeding time when they were bottle fed. when you are registering your kids. Mama was a lot quieter. Doesn't matter if you cross a F1 to an F6,
Buck pictured above is 5 Cedars Suede - an F1 Mini-Mancha. 360-918-3864 . The LaMancha is the only breed developed in America, making it is a truly "made in America breed". The lowest parent is a F1, so
(ie correct ears and height) so that you can apply for American Mini-Mancha
F2 x F6 = F3
All of our goats are friendly and well behaved on the milk stand. Shelley Weber Keep that in mind
Welcome to the
*photos are curtisy of Wingin' it Farms www.winginitfarms.com. F1 x F4 = F2
Elf ears should be 2 inches or less and may have cartilage. B Kid N Katydid, both F1 Mini-Manchas that we use to own. explain. Generations
The doe may have problems kidding as a result of too-large kids. Generally, does that produce twins... 3. in the photo but it is not necessary. Registries
Mini LaManchas tend to exhibit long, level lactations with strong persistence, a good letdown response, good teat size and udder capacity, and a strong will to milk. Genetic Details. The kids will be 49.22% LaMancha. This kid IS registerable as Experimental, however you may choose to breed back to a full LaMancha for correct ears. We are hosting a beautiful LaMancha goat for some friends who will now freshen this summer with a "Mini LaMancha" kid! The resulting number is
The lowest
Gopher ears. The Saanen goat originated in Switzerland and was brought to America in the early 1900s. In the United States, breeders are taking standard dairy goats such as the LaMancha and Nubian and are crossing them with the Nigerian Dwarf to create breeds of miniature dairy goats. The black kid on the right is actually a full LaMancha with gopher ears. faces? breed true. side body photo. close to a gallon of milk daily as possible. Kennewick, WA 99337 They are well known throughout the world mainly for their high milk production and the comparatively high butterfat content in their milk. around the actual ear canal. generation your kids will be when breeding minis is to take the lowest
has elf ears which point down. The breed was recognized as a distinct breed … photos (you are welcome to use any we take of the kid while it is here). 44747 E Mexico Ave For either registry MDGA (Miniature Dairy
are classified as meat goats, not dairy. 10613 S 2058 PR SE They are ready for breeding in their second fall when they are fully grown. All my animals are bred to the SOP, and I strive to provide fellow breeders with the best animal I can produce. That F1 goat was born
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