Have you ever thought about mini LaManchas? People in our area actually seem to prefer them when it comes to selling them. We raise Nigerians but have recently gotten a mini LaMancha buck. What we've been told is that the flavor of the milk stays the same as long as you stay with an F1 or F2 but you get about twice as much. We should be getting some of these babies in about 3 months. That will be the test. I'll keep you posted.
Its common, for teens to try and get out of being responsible. It is very important for the teens to realize that there is consequences for not following thru with responsibilities... Or as a parent we will pay with our hearts for many years.
Nigerian Dwarf for me too. Milking 2 all year this year has been way more milk than we can use. I've made cheese, soap, frozen a bunch too. Will have new babies in a couple weeks, then another due last of Dec, and another first of March.
- Warning: wall of text! - Gotta say, your first video on LaManchas won me over to the breed and to the idea of having goats in general. Their mild temperaments were the deciding factor. (I had previously assumed all goats were pushy and loud, probably due to all the pawing, demanding, screaming goats I've encountered at petting zoos and livestock displays. In retrospect, those were Alpines, Boers, Nubians, and Pygmies.) I am now cautiously optimistic about getting goats, reading and considering lots of info to prepare for them. Found some interesting resources along the way. One is a book called Raising Dairy Goats Successfully. It was published some years ago, and Pygmy goats were listed as a dairy breed. (BTW, the breeder who developed LaManchas began her work in California, then continued after she moved to Oregon, so you were right on both counts). The author discusses feed, rumen development, and how the different quantities and types of feed influence rumen size, and how this affects milk production. They also mentioned that alfalfa or grass pellets can be fed as a partial substitute for baled hay, which cuts down on waste dramatically. They still need some hay or browse, though, as you say. I've heard from a goat creamery channel that it is possible to increase the fat content in milk by way of feed. It's an intriguing idea that seems to have been more mainstream in years past. Regardless, the 4% norm for LaManchas is equivalent to what you'd get from a Brown Swiss, which is considered one of the higher-fat-producing dairy cows. I'm currently buying milk from a gal who has a Swiss, and the milk is excellent.
Well we have your back if you want to get goats for sure! The feed can change so much about the milk, it's incredible! Flavor, protein, fat all can be controlled with feed
A bit confused about the size of ND goats. Yours are really small like Pigmy ones. Can you still milk them without any issues like too small teats? My goats look medium sized, but one buckling is on a smaller side - like yours (and my does ignore him because of that - they prefer the bigger mature buck). Still new to goats. In Dec one of the does will kid, so will try to milk her. About the feed: my just love sweet feed and only nibble a bit on the hay in the summer. Now, in the fall, they are getting more interested in the hay, but still want the sweet feed 3 times a day (probably I spoiled them with it). Really would like them to eat mostly hay - which one is the best for goats? My is 1st cut Timothy one.
Ours are actually standard size Nigerians. They milk very well! Nigerian dwarfs and pygmy goats are very similar in size. Pygmy goats have a higher meat to bone ratio since they are miniature meat goats. We typically use coastal Bermuda or rye. Legume hays have to be used sparingly.
I am looking to get my family a couple of goats, I really want the nicest, sweetest, less hassle as possible for a goat... I have never had my own goat, but when I was a child we had a family milking Nanny, she was really nice a Nubian cross I believe. I grow up the homestead life, dirt floor poor... Lol I say that and laugh, because I can without making fun of being dirt floor poor. if you have not ever been without even a dirt floor (houses have floors, tents even have floors), you really just don't know how good you have it... Going to bed at dark, because there was not any lamp oil. It was a hard childhood but I would not trade those life lessons for anything, I had the best momma ever. She cook on wood almost my whole life, she could bake a delicious cake on a camp fire, or biscuits... Mmm
@@Sword-trowel Lamancha became a queen of the herd. She does chase away NDs at feeding time, but they have multiple feeders, so they manage to find some temporarily not protected by her. She always yield to billies though because they're very stubborn even the smallest one and impossible to be push around. :) She doesn't have horns except one stubby scur which brakes off from time to time, so she's not too dangerous to other goats. Maybe a horned big goat would be another story.
If the teenager in question is at home it is normal if it is at someone else's house they prove to be very helpful to whomever they are visiting. It's just an unwritten law among teenagers. God bless Shalom
Its common, for teens to try and get out of being responsible. It is very important for the teens to realize that there is consequences for not following thru with responsibilities... Or as a parent we will pay with our hearts for many years.
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They are like shadows! Lol! They wanted to stay so close to you.
Apparently so!
We definitely love our Nigerians for their small size...milk production is small...but they are easy to handle!
So true, so true
Have you ever thought about mini LaManchas? People in our area actually seem to prefer them when it comes to selling them. We raise Nigerians but have recently gotten a mini LaMancha buck. What we've been told is that the flavor of the milk stays the same as long as you stay with an F1 or F2 but you get about twice as much. We should be getting some of these babies in about 3 months. That will be the test. I'll keep you posted.
We have them now. They are awesome
6:23 perfect knife hand....PLDC??
I heard somewhere that teenagers get a lot of stuff done if they get their phones or electronic devices AFTER chores are done 👀🤔😂😂
Preach!
Great info. Thanks for sharing!
Thank you!
Great video!
Thanks!!
Its common, for teens to try and get out of being responsible. It is very important for the teens to realize that there is consequences for not following thru with responsibilities... Or as a parent we will pay with our hearts for many years.
Nigerian Dwarf for me too. Milking 2 all year this year has been way more milk than we can use. I've made cheese, soap, frozen a bunch too. Will have new babies in a couple weeks, then another due last of Dec, and another first of March.
Baby time is the best!
- Warning: wall of text! - Gotta say, your first video on LaManchas won me over to the breed and to the idea of having goats in general. Their mild temperaments were the deciding factor. (I had previously assumed all goats were pushy and loud, probably due to all the pawing, demanding, screaming goats I've encountered at petting zoos and livestock displays. In retrospect, those were Alpines, Boers, Nubians, and Pygmies.) I am now cautiously optimistic about getting goats, reading and considering lots of info to prepare for them.
Found some interesting resources along the way. One is a book called Raising Dairy Goats Successfully. It was published some years ago, and Pygmy goats were listed as a dairy breed. (BTW, the breeder who developed LaManchas began her work in California, then continued after she moved to Oregon, so you were right on both counts). The author discusses feed, rumen development, and how the different quantities and types of feed influence rumen size, and how this affects milk production. They also mentioned that alfalfa or grass pellets can be fed as a partial substitute for baled hay, which cuts down on waste dramatically. They still need some hay or browse, though, as you say.
I've heard from a goat creamery channel that it is possible to increase the fat content in milk by way of feed. It's an intriguing idea that seems to have been more mainstream in years past. Regardless, the 4% norm for LaManchas is equivalent to what you'd get from a Brown Swiss, which is considered one of the higher-fat-producing dairy cows. I'm currently buying milk from a gal who has a Swiss, and the milk is excellent.
Well we have your back if you want to get goats for sure! The feed can change so much about the milk, it's incredible! Flavor, protein, fat all can be controlled with feed
Yes I do 😢
Love this video! We are moving to Georgia soon and are looking raise dairy goats. Great info! You have a new follower 😁
Awesome thanks! Welcome to Georgia!
Is there a reason the lamoncha have been dehorned?
love goats but haven't done them for awhile
They're a staple around here lol
A bit confused about the size of ND goats. Yours are really small like Pigmy ones. Can you still milk them without any issues like too small teats? My goats look medium sized, but one buckling is on a smaller side - like yours (and my does ignore him because of that - they prefer the bigger mature buck). Still new to goats. In Dec one of the does will kid, so will try to milk her.
About the feed: my just love sweet feed and only nibble a bit on the hay in the summer. Now, in the fall, they are getting more interested in the hay, but still want the sweet feed 3 times a day (probably I spoiled them with it). Really would like them to eat mostly hay - which one is the best for goats? My is 1st cut Timothy one.
Ours are actually standard size Nigerians. They milk very well! Nigerian dwarfs and pygmy goats are very similar in size. Pygmy goats have a higher meat to bone ratio since they are miniature meat goats.
We typically use coastal Bermuda or rye. Legume hays have to be used sparingly.
@@CattywampusAcres Thank you!
I am looking to get my family a couple of goats, I really want the nicest, sweetest, less hassle as possible for a goat... I have never had my own goat, but when I was a child we had a family milking Nanny, she was really nice a Nubian cross I believe. I grow up the homestead life, dirt floor poor... Lol
I say that and laugh, because I can without making fun of being dirt floor poor. if you have not ever been without even a dirt floor (houses have floors, tents even have floors), you really just don't know how good you have it... Going to bed at dark, because there was not any lamp oil. It was a hard childhood but I would not trade those life lessons for anything, I had the best momma ever. She cook on wood almost my whole life, she could bake a delicious cake on a camp fire, or biscuits... Mmm
I want a donkey!!! Lol, so cute!!
She is a loud mouth!
Can you keep Lamancha goat with Nigerian Dwarfs together or the bigger goat will always chase smaller ones?
They don't chase each other really. Just don't want to have a Nigerian doe with a lamancha buck. They will breed and cause issues.
@@CattywampusAcres OK, got it. I was just thinking to add Lamancha doe to my ND herd, and probably they'll be fine together.
@@naturewatcher7596 how has it worked out?
@@Sword-trowel Lamancha became a queen of the herd. She does chase away NDs at feeding time, but they have multiple feeders, so they manage to find some temporarily not protected by her. She always yield to billies though because they're very stubborn even the smallest one and impossible to be push around. :) She doesn't have horns except one stubby scur which brakes off from time to time, so she's not too dangerous to other goats. Maybe a horned big goat would be another story.
@@naturewatcher7596 are you breeding the Nigerian males with the Lamancha?
If the teenager in question is at home it is normal if it is at someone else's house they prove to be very helpful to whomever they are visiting. It's just an unwritten law among teenagers. God bless Shalom
Good point!
Goats are something I've been wanting to add to our little homestead for quite a while. What's the best way to go about getting them?
I believe you are in Missouri right?
@@CattywampusAcres yes I am
Let me ask around
How much can I expect to pay for the Nigerian dwarf goat??
Depending on of it is registered or not and the pedigree, between $100-$1000.
@@CattywampusAcres thank you, I live how fast y'all answer!!
@@CattywampusAcres I didn't know goats had a pedigree good to know ,anything specific to know in looking for a couple??
Depends on what you want them for specifically. Udder genetics can be important to get the most bang for your buck
@@CattywampusAcres for milking and soap making, not sure what else there is nitnsure you can make butter since goat milk is naturally homogenized...
I think teenagers have an aversion to filling waterers🤦♀️
That is so true!
Its common, for teens to try and get out of being responsible. It is very important for the teens to realize that there is consequences for not following thru with responsibilities... Or as a parent we will pay with our hearts for many years.