Are they a breed all their own? Just wondering for when it’s time to breed to keep the milk flowing. Goats were not even on my radar until recently. Now I’m prepping to get some, LaManchas being the breed I’ve decided on, when the time comes.
Yes, they are! There is a whole set of mini registered goats. Each breed is the standard dairy breed (Lamancha, Nubian, Alpine, etc) crossed with Nigerian Dwarfs. The Miniature Dairy Goat Association registers each mini breed as it’s own breed. So we have mini Lamanchas. The advantage is more milk than Nigerians but smaller than the full-size. So less feed and easier for my kids to manage. We get about 6 cups from each of our experienced moms. We love ours because they are quiet and friendly and super sweet.
@@EweGoatToBeKidding Thank you for the info. Now, it's gong to be a while before I'm ready, but out of curiosity, how much would two does and a buck run me?
@armyrabb1 It all depends on your area. Registered goats around here run about $300 each give or take. Some farms that have good milking lines can charge more for kids from a specific breeding, and sometimes you can find them for less.
Yes and no! I think the mini lamanchas are quieter than other breeds of goats and the majority of the time, they are completely silent. On occasion - if you change something in your routine- they can complain and be a little loud, but it is usually pretty short lived. I think it depends on just how far away your neighbors are. If you have at least an acre, I think you could likely manage. Remember though, goats are herd animals and you must have 2! If you only get one, it'll be the loudest thing you've ever heard and it'll never stop!
Dairy goat prices vary by region. In my area (TN) they can go for $300-700 or so. It all depends on whether they have registered milking lines, come bred, etc.
Hi, I also am breeding mini lamanchas. I have registered Lamanchas & registered Nigerian Dwarfs. I have 4 mini mancha does now and a few minimancha bucks. I believe they can be registered as experimental. Are yours registered? Your little girl does a good job milking. Very cute!
Awesome! Our tan doe and tri color buck are registered. The black and white doe is from registered stock but has a small extra teat so we didn’t register her and sell all bucklings as pets/whethers. Her daughters have never passed it on.
@@EweGoatToBeKidding Its cool to see someone on YT breeding mini lamanchas. I literally dont know anyone else around me that is lol. Two of our Nigerian Dwarf bucks have their *B milk merit so those are the ones I used for our mini manchas. Hopefully they will pass on the genes lol.
That’s cool! I have 2 friends here in Middle TN that breed them too but that’s where I got mine from so our lines are all the same. I don’t think any of us have milk tested. I’d really like to but we’re still pretty new.
@@EweGoatToBeKidding Yeah, I'm also fairly new to mini manchas. I only have one that is breeding/milking age. Her father is one of our *B nigerians and I didnt have a unrelated mini mancha buck to breed her to, so I bred her to our other *B nigerian buck lol. So she had two doelings who should be good milkers but idk if they can be registered as experimental etc..not sure if they are even considered f1's? mom being (minimancha f1 and dad a nigerian) No clue lol. Its funny because one of her doelings has elf ears and the other nigerian dwarf ears!
The ears are so funny. I’m not 100% on the registration but I think so! They’d still be F1 because they are always one generation higher than the lowest parent. They would be experimental but they should be registrable.
We drink it raw and have for years. There are many health benefits to raw milk. Most negative dairy issues like contributing to a lot of mucus are caused by the pasteurization process. I don’t have any issues with our raw dairy.
Your little goats are beautiful. I have Lamanchas too, all my goats are sweet and friendly.
Thank you! I really enjoy them. They are so sweet and often hilarious.
That was pretty sweet your little girl milking that goat Northern California
Thank you! Both girls love to help.
Very wholesome
Aww your goats are adorable. my daughter is named Ivy.
Hello! Do you know of any mini lamancha breeders in the OR/WA area?
I might actually! Our buck’s dad is from that area I believe. Let me look into it!
glimmercroft.com/mini-lamancha-dairy-goats
@@EweGoatToBeKidding Thank you so much!
Are they a breed all their own? Just wondering for when it’s time to breed to keep the milk flowing. Goats were not even on my radar until recently. Now I’m prepping to get some, LaManchas being the breed I’ve decided on, when the time comes.
Yes, they are! There is a whole set of mini registered goats. Each breed is the standard dairy breed (Lamancha, Nubian, Alpine, etc) crossed with Nigerian Dwarfs. The Miniature Dairy Goat Association registers each mini breed as it’s own breed. So we have mini Lamanchas. The advantage is more milk than Nigerians but smaller than the full-size. So less feed and easier for my kids to manage. We get about 6 cups from each of our experienced moms. We love ours because they are quiet and friendly and super sweet.
@@EweGoatToBeKidding Thank you for the info. Now, it's gong to be a while before I'm ready, but out of curiosity, how much would two does and a buck run me?
@armyrabb1 It all depends on your area. Registered goats around here run about $300 each give or take. Some farms that have good milking lines can charge more for kids from a specific breeding, and sometimes you can find them for less.
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Thank you! We love them.
Are they quiet? Ty! I live in a suburban area and would love to have one on my property
Yes and no! I think the mini lamanchas are quieter than other breeds of goats and the majority of the time, they are completely silent. On occasion - if you change something in your routine- they can complain and be a little loud, but it is usually pretty short lived. I think it depends on just how far away your neighbors are. If you have at least an acre, I think you could likely manage. Remember though, goats are herd animals and you must have 2! If you only get one, it'll be the loudest thing you've ever heard and it'll never stop!
@@EweGoatToBeKidding thank you for responding, very much appreciate your info
What’s the cost for a cross like this?
Dairy goat prices vary by region. In my area (TN) they can go for $300-700 or so. It all depends on whether they have registered milking lines, come bred, etc.
Hi, I also am breeding mini lamanchas. I have registered Lamanchas & registered Nigerian Dwarfs. I have 4 mini mancha does now and a few minimancha bucks. I believe they can be registered as experimental.
Are yours registered?
Your little girl does a good job milking. Very cute!
Awesome! Our tan doe and tri color buck are registered. The black and white doe is from registered stock but has a small extra teat so we didn’t register her and sell all bucklings as pets/whethers. Her daughters have never passed it on.
@@EweGoatToBeKidding Its cool to see someone on YT breeding mini lamanchas. I literally dont know anyone else around me that is lol. Two of our Nigerian Dwarf bucks have their *B milk merit so those are the ones I used for our mini manchas. Hopefully they will pass on the genes lol.
That’s cool! I have 2 friends here in Middle TN that breed them too but that’s where I got mine from so our lines are all the same. I don’t think any of us have milk tested. I’d really like to but we’re still pretty new.
@@EweGoatToBeKidding Yeah, I'm also fairly new to mini manchas. I only have one that is breeding/milking age. Her father is one of our *B nigerians and I didnt have a unrelated mini mancha buck to breed her to, so I bred her to our other *B nigerian buck lol. So she had two doelings who should be good milkers but idk if they can be registered as experimental etc..not sure if they are even considered f1's? mom being (minimancha f1 and dad a nigerian) No clue lol. Its funny because one of her doelings has elf ears and the other nigerian dwarf ears!
The ears are so funny. I’m not 100% on the registration but I think so! They’d still be F1 because they are always one generation higher than the lowest parent. They would be experimental but they should be registrable.
Do you drink the milk raw? Or pasteurized?
We drink it raw and have for years. There are many health benefits to raw milk. Most negative dairy issues like contributing to a lot of mucus are caused by the pasteurization process. I don’t have any issues with our raw dairy.
@@EweGoatToBeKidding what does the milk taste like?