Why We Got A New LaMancha Goat

[@Earthshaker513]

Such a pretty girl. Love Lamancha's. My family raised them for over 20 years.

[@Staygoldfarms]

@@Earthshaker513 they were great but we went 100% Nigerian dwarf goats. Been breeding for a couple years now.

[@WhateverHunterLiz]

Maple loves you! She is so cute!

[@tubbyguyoutdoors]

She’s beautiful but let’s hope for a little one ! Hope the plan works out for you , and continued success with everything ! You’re killin it brother

[@Staygoldfarms]

Thanks Wyatt, we are thinking long term as well as short term. My wife is playing a huge role. I also am planning a new home build. The stress never ends but it’s worth it. Thank again brother

[@JohnAmes]

Hello my friend 👍

[@darlasloan7481]

I started with a Boer doe and Lamancha Billy. The females all had Lamancha ears, males had Boer ears. I replaced my Billy with a Nigerian Dwarf 4 does kidded so far. I have my first Lamancha Billy from this group. They are all very different in coat patterns.

[@Staygoldfarms]

Very interesting. We’d love to breed minimanchas eventually. We’re excited for our LaMancha kids any day.

[@darlasloan7481]

@@Staygoldfarms You have good looking goats. I had too much trouble with Billy's and down sized for temperament. I just got lucky with my choice.

[@jessicayeazel9927]

Boar/lamanchas? How was their confirmation and milk? If i get into this mix, am i likely to get meat heavy goats with good milk, or is it typically one or the other?

[@DreamweaversHomestead]

We've always been bent on nubian but I'll be getting lamancha, nubian, Nigerian.

[@Staygoldfarms]

Lamancha are a great breed but I would recommend separate infrastructure for all your breeds if you go that route. Especially if you are breeding. Trust me. All the best

[@DreamweaversHomestead]

@@Staygoldfarms we've not known any neighbors to have issues around with nubian and lamancha does being together in their fences. We're getting the goats off a farm who's been doing it about 40 years and now retiring. So thankfully we gained a mentor as well which not everyone has that so I got lucky! Only a Nigerian buck in 2023 being added.

[@Staygoldfarms]

@@DreamweaversHomestead oh that’s a way better scenario. I mainly meant the Nigerians with larger breeds.

[@DreamweaversHomestead]

@@Staygoldfarms ahh okay, yeah no does for us in that breed as far as we can tell right now.

[@YowellsHoppinHilltopFarm]

Wow I am surprised your goats would be out in the snow, mine just hide in their hut when it’s snowing!

[@Staygoldfarms]

They like treats. Spoiled.

[@sofiabent9129]

My goats are the same way. Fairly loud when I walk away but not nearly as loud as a Nubian. I am never getting a Nubian again 🤣

[@Staygoldfarms]

We may get rid of the lamancha goats. We are picking up another Nigerian and considering going 100% with them. Improve our line with high end milk stars. I’d like a polled Nigerian eventually. Hope you have a great season.