Kids will be available starting in February - April. When you reach your third generation with your mini program, your goal is to be as close to 50/50 as you can be AND meeting the breed standard (ie correct ears and height) so that you can apply for American Mini-Mancha registration papers. Actually they can be of any colors. generation higher than the lowest parent. The face is straight and with the ears being the most distinguishing characteristic of the Mini-LaMancha. generation, its best to wait till it is a year old before registering
completely. A Mini Lamancha is a cross between a Nigerian Dwarf and a full-sized Lamancha. To make it all easier,
you've produced a kid who has upright/erect ears. They are 14 months old. The
When I say miniature
Elsie milked 3/4 of a gallon of milk. because the kid who qualifies for American registration will no longer
LaMancha Dairy Goats The only truly American dairy goat, first developed in the 1930's, accepted by the ADGA as a standard dairy goat in the 1950's. All pictures on this page are property of Sweet
mini program. two of those three are accepted in American (elf and gopher) and for
Gum Minis. (ie correct ears and height) so that you can apply for American Mini-Mancha
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. also have downward pointing elf ears. Oh, sorry. become a member; renew your membership ... For Mini-Alpine, Mini-LaMancha, Mini-Guernsey, Mini-Oberhasli & Nigerian Dwarf. Like most domestic goats, the American LaMancha, or even the “LaMancha” because it is … side body photo.
faces? If
Mini-Mancha Information page! when you are registering your kids. LaMancha x F1 Mini = F1
The Saanen goat originated in Switzerland and was brought to America in the early 1900s. able to be registered as an experimental. pictured above is SGM Mooshine ... (I called him Flynn Rider) - an F3
50% for the doe and
F2 x F3 = F3
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. From the Nigerians, Mini LaManchas have acquired the advantages of smaller size and hardiness. There are three types of ears accepted in
F2 x F2 = F3
My LaManchas were very quiet and sweet, although the kids did holler some at feeding time when they were bottle fed. or Nigerian Dwarf, then you have bred back to the foundation stock. The mini's are a wonderful homestead goat. registerable as Experimental, however you may choose to breed back to a
program. 360-918-3864 Elf Ears
Mini-Manchas. A
Lamancha goats are member of the Capra genus, like all other domestic goats. I just got back into goats, and I'll be breeding Mini-LaManchas and Nigerian Dwarfs. is to be as close to 50/50 as you can be AND meeting the breed standard
always cross back to a LaMancha or high yielding Nigerian to increase
The face is straight and with the ears being the … They are ready for breeding in their second fall when they are fully grown. None at this time. The resulting number is
This set of photos includes all our does that are two years old or older. I’m looking into buying this mini Lamancha/ mini Nubian cross doeling. This dainty-looking breed is an illusion because the Saanen breed is tough and rugged. All my animals are bred to the SOP, and I strive to provide fellow breeders with the best animal I can produce. The resulting kid will not
Woodland, WA 98674 who are working to develop and to perfect miniature dairy goat breeds as well as members who are breeding the smallest miniature dairy goat, the Nigerian Dwarf. The lowest parent is a F1, so
F2 goat is 2 generations from foundation. The combination of the high butterfat from both the Nigie and the Lamancha gives rich, creamy milk. Mini-Mancha market. or Nigerian animals. My minis went to several farms in several
I had Nigerians milking a half gallon and brought in LaManchas
generation goat of the crossing and the kid will be one generation
The breed registries will allow only gopher-eared bucks to be registered in the American and Purebred herdbooks. and Other Homestead Livestock. be 50/50 but IS still
herd and be sure to contact us with questions, comments and of course
and Nigerian and then add them together and make sure they equal out to
LaMancha Goat Breed Information: Introduction to LaMancha Goat Breed:- This officially recognized dairy goat is the only such strain to have been created in America. I always calculate both the LaMancha
The calm docile nature of the goat is what attracted us, and the milk production. Not to mention the gorgeous playful babies who are full of
Gopher ears. Below are photos of Percy's Dam's udder. The breeder said that her dam is a 1st gen mini Lamancha and the sire is a 7th gen mini Nubian. 2012. pictured above is SGM Mooshine ... (I called him Flynn Rider) - an F3
Gopher ears should have no cartilage and can have a ring of skin
Breeding Lineup coming soon. If you
That gives you 98.44. Chelsea, OK 74016 We truly love this breed for their versatility,
aren't sure feel free to ask. Mini-Manchas are a growing
Generally, does that produce twins... 3. in the photo but it is not necessary. Elf ears should be 2 inches or less and may have cartilage. LaMancha Dairy Goats The only truly American dairy goat, first developed in the 1930's, accepted by the ADGA as a standard dairy goat in the 1950's. 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. one generation higher than the lowest generation parent. Unfamiliar with ear types? Gopher Ears
The Lamancha doe "GG" is down the left side of the square. We breed for a well attached udder, a willingness to milk and personality. That doe should milk as
breeding to a smaller buck would sure make her life easier at kidding time. hoping to bring some of my own lines back in. Dwarf. B Kid N Katydid, both F1 Mini-Manchas that we use to own. Because the Mini is part NDG they produce delicious tasting milk with a high butter fat as well as many of them are a-seasonal which means they can be bred throughout the year. Does pictured above are Gotta B Kid N Z Seabreeze (foreground) and Gotta
One needs to be of the head so you can clearly see the type of ears the
Meaning how many generations you are from pure Nigerian
This kid IS registerable as Experimental, however you may choose to breed back to a full LaMancha for correct ears. Registries
Its very easy to make a mistake
Ideal for does and the only allowed The LaMancha is the only breed developed in America, making it is a truly "made in America breed". go back to the top. The ear
However, currently, and until animals reach purebred status, elf-eared bucks are showable and registerable as Experimentals. percentages to try to get all the qualities you most want in your
All you need to do is take the
If you do
After a
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. Their milk is richer than that of standard dairy goats. They should make your daily milking routine enjoyable and easy. They were first bred in Oregon by Mrs. Eula Fay Frey. registration papers. Nubians aren't quite as cold hardy as LaManchas although people do keep them in cold places like Michigan and Minnesota. We have tons of opinions on this, breeding etc.. on the mini forum on here. you are. The goal is to produce a mid-size dairy goat that looks like the standard size breed. above is SGM Mooshine Belle - an F3 Mini-Mancha doeling born here in
Breeding Lineup coming soon. In the US, their typical mating season can run from as early as... 2. for visiting our goat page and we welcome you to take a look through our
Application Forms. The LaMancha is the only goat breed that was developed in America. any confusion about whether or not you should submit your kids. Take that total and divide it by 2. Goats For Sale . photos (you are welcome to use any we take of the kid while it is here). I brought in some
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. if she is 87% lamancha and if she grows out well before you breed her then maybe but i would feel more comfortable if you bred to a smaller buck at least for her first freshening. first fresheners are famous for having one giant kid, for some reason they are usually bucks. 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. Or another example is that
Once notified and a non refundable deposit (50%) is received only then is the kid reserved. correct with a well attached easy to milk udder. Doeling pictured
All of the information on this page (currently)
The fall breeding season is here and a few of our does have already been bred for spring kids. LaMancha goats are seasonal breeders. to those but we'll get to that later. of the goat. how it works too. Goats For Sale . 360-953-7040 – Jacqui mdga@miniaturedairygoats.net, MDGA Registrar Mini-Mancha with full ears. We have "several" Mini LaMancha does and one purebred LaMancha doe that will be producing "mini" kids. For either registry MDGA (Miniature Dairy
Ears (Mini-Mancha)
The best way I can explain how to figure out what
Nigerian Dwarf blood in the goat. The breed characteristics of Lamancha goats are described as follows. Mini Lamancha Dairy Goats. bucks should have gopher only. Buckling
Later she moved the herd to Glide, Oregon for further development. F1 x F4 = F2
44747 E Mexico Ave from a pure Nigerian and LaMancha parents. If you're still confused feel free to contact me. Whether you want to. All of our goats are friendly and well behaved on the milk stand. 24555 E Hwy 66 is 48.44% LaMancha and 51.56% Nigerian. For us this has meant incorporating and breeding for the dairyness, strength, and productivity of the Saanen breed, while maintaining and enhancing the vigorous personality, devoted temperament, longevity, higher milk components, stylish general appearance, and, of course, those characteristic small ears of the LaMancha breed. The next year though, I decided to sell out of goats
You can
None at this time. head. Breeding stock occasionally available. Mini LaMancha - The Mini LaMancha is a miniature breed of dairy goat, with average weights for fully mature, lactating does falling between 90 and 120 pounds. Mature Mini Lamancha does must be a minimum of 23 inches tall and a maximum of 27 inches. has elf ears which point down. Mini Lamancha Dairy Goats, English Shepherd dogs, Dexter Cattle, and other homestead suitable livestock. How to Understand the Percentages and Generations in a Mini Dairy Goat. Do the same thing with the LaMancha
that make sense? The last couple years I'd been working on a
100. Say you have a doe who is 50% LaMancha and 50% Nigerian and a buck who
The advantage to the first
Thanks again for looking! Site includes pictures and pedigrees. Many with small homesteads find these goats to be the best of both worlds. Shelley Weber In other
who milked a gallon to two gallons daily. Doesn't matter if you cross a F1 to an F6,
Only
they offer. 2012. are classified as meat goats, not dairy. Bennett, CO 80102 Your ultimate goal in breeding minis is to have equal amounts of LaMancha and
have horses. size dairy goat such as a LaMancha, Nubian, Alpine etc and Nigerian
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. So thank you
But I don't honestly think that breeding your Lamancha does to a ND buck is the way to start. full blood Lamancha, who was conformationally
It should look close and smooth with the
The LaMancha is the only breed developed in America, making it is a truly "made in America breed". Within a few years, she was able to keep certain characteristics breeding after breeding and the LaMancha breed came to be. The kid pictured to the left below is a
;). Dairy goats should be a joy to be around and lovely to look at. you buy your kid(s) from us. 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. I will post what generation and
I do this to ensure I haven't miscalculated somewhere. Little Intro (feel free to skip to the next section if you want). Welcome to the
The face is straight and with the ears being the most distinguishing characteristic of the Mini-LaMancha. go back to the top. explain. LaMancha goats have a short breeding cycle. 918-619-5083 This is the only dairy goat breed that was ever developed in the United States. We have been life members of MDGA since 2006 and TMGR since 2007. F2 x F6 = F3
Anything but gopher ears on "American" and "Purebred" bucks. close to a gallon of milk daily as possible. The Saanen is an extremely popular dairy goat breed, right alongside LaMancha and Nubian Goats. My other two are Myotonic (Fainting) goats. This straight view of their faces
You would take the percentages
We are hosting a beautiful LaMancha goat for some friends who will now freshen this summer with a "Mini LaMancha" kid! How can you not love those mini
Upright Ears
We have been life members of MDGA since 2006 and TMGR since 2007. The kids will be 49.22% LaMancha. higher. full LaMancha for correct ears. registrar3@miniaturedairygoats.net, Jacqui Wilcox Mini-Dairy goats are a group of new dairy breeds that are being created by taking a full size dairy doe and breeding it to a Nigerian Dwarf buck. on a pretty good sized scale for several years and also had Mini-Manchas
Goat Association) or TMGR (The Miniature Goat Registry) you will need to take
So, we have our Snubian ready to give birth in about two months or so and our five month old LaMancha will be ready to breed when she is about a year. F1 x F1 = F2
Your kids out of a Mini Mancha x LaMancha breeding would be 25%/75%. Cheryl K. Smith has raised a small herd of dairy goats under the herd name Mystic Acres since 1998. Their popularity is becoming more and more noticeable in the
generation your kids will be when breeding minis is to take the lowest
If you cross a F2 to a LaMancha, the kids
trouble and then just sell out. You might be wondering why I'd go through all that
Discussion Starter • #1 • Aug 6, 2010. So the goal by F6s is to be meeting the standard 100%. Starting with 50/50 which is what your kids will be is already too much ND in what you are trying to do. personality and sweetness and of course the wonderful milk! For example:
We have been breeding Miniature LaMancha Dairy Goats since 2004. 360-953-7056 The Nigerian buck "uu" is at the top of the square. . The two does in the second photo below
registrar2@miniaturedairygoats.net, Mary-Anne Buchanan 2021 Breeding Schedule- Mini Lamanchas. My 2 sale-barn goats that are making progress being tamed down. back to foundation LaMancha
The Lamancha breed in particular contributes excellent udder conformation and milk production, good butterfat percentages, and a quiet, friendly temperament. miscalculate just figure it up again. Mating Season. When you reach your third generation with your mini program, your goal
around the actual ear canal. You are trying to miniaturize your Lamancha, not shorten the bones. We reserve the right to retain any kid at anytime. Mini-Manchas are the purebred LaMancha and
the kid meets standard by F6, then you can register the kids as Purebred
All of our animals have been carefully selected for their ability to complement each other and to be … Like most full-sized dairy goats, LaManchas can have 1-3 kids each season. They are well known throughout the world mainly for their high milk production and the comparatively high butterfat content in their milk. The breed was recognized as a distinct breed … Pygmies are not acceptable in miniature dairy goats because they
So for example; If you breed a F1 to an F2, the kids will be one
She published Ruminations: The Nigerian Dwarf and Mini Dairy Goat magazine and Goat Health Care. Here's a brief chart to show
I have made a big move recently, as well as working full time, so please bear with me as I try to keep everything from getting cluttered. your milk production. Raising Lamancha Goats (2020): Ultimate Guide for Beginners We raise registered mini Lamancha dairy goats. The adult doe on the right is actually a
really good Mini program. I miss them, they're quirky goofiness, the eager faces and companionship
The doe on the
for LaMancha from both parent and add them together. off and on over those years. The Mini-LaMancha is well known for their docile, even temperament and a steady production of fairly high butterfat. They are large goats. with calculations. refers to Mini-Manchas, but all of it also applies to other miniature
*photos are curtisy of Wingin' it Farms www.winginitfarms.com. percentages of both parents and you will have your kid LaMancha percentages. Buck pictured above is 5 Cedars Suede - an F1 Mini-Mancha. Nubians are loud. 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. Kennewick, WA 99337 does a good job of showing how much the ears project away from the head
father. The lowest
That F1 goat was born
Below are photos of Percy's Dam's udder.
above is SGM Mooshine Belle - an F3 Mini-Mancha doeling born here in
Nigerian portion of the mother and add the Nigerian portion of the
All of our goats are friendly and well behaved on the milk stand. SGM Mooshine Elise - An F2 Mini-Mancha
Kendall is my only mini Lamancha, and she is 9 months old, and I want to breed her in a few months. should turn up or down as straight out is frowned upon. was produced from crossing two F1 goats together. My goal was to produce a smaller goat than the
They have tough hooves, strong udders, and have a high resistance to disease. opportunity to FINALLY have my own horse arrived. Keep that in mind
Genetic Details. Kids will be available starting in February - April. How big they'll be when full grown varies greatly from what I have seen. Lamancha goats come with a wide variety of colors. Generations
dairy goats (excluding Nigerian Dwarfs or Pygmies). Mini Lamancha Dairy Goats We raise registered mini Lamancha dairy goats. Miniature Lamancha (Mini- Mancha)~ Mini's can be registered, we have both registered and unregistered. The goal in breeding F3s to F5 is to show the minis
Bucks with elf ears will be registered "Experimental". Percentages
It does help if you have a way to tell size of the goat
the 48.44% for the buck. Doeling pictured
Mini-Mancha born here in 2012. So for example, a
Mini LaMancha; Mini LaMancha. The Lamancha goat is a member of the Capra genus, specifically Capra aegagrus hircus (sometimes called Capra hircus), like all domestic goats. purebred Nigerian Dwarf. ABOUT RESERVES- We keep a list of "interest" and requests, however no kid is truly reserved until time of kidding. born here on our farm in 2012. states so I'm
If your kid is an F3 or higher
Lamancha goats are formally known as a dairy goat breed. F1 Mini-Lamancha with elf ears . The breeder said that her dam is a 1st gen mini Lamancha and the sire is a 7th gen mini Nubian. breed. 371 Posts . Tiffany Hunter Then divide that by 2. F3 x F3 = F4
The Mini LaMancha is a miniature breed of dairy goat, with average weights for fully mature, lactating does falling between 90 and 120 pounds. We fell in love with LaMancha goats when we purchased our first goat Luna. Maximum height: Does: 27 inches, Bucks: 29 inches. the kids will still be one generation higher than the lowest parent, so
few
If you see F1, F2, F3 etc and wonder what that means, let me
:)
on this page I will be referring to a goat that is a decendant of a full
I use to breed Nigerian Dwarfs
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. Now all that aside, the way you figure up percentages. We are hosting a beautiful LaMancha goat for some friends who will now freshen this summer with a "Mini LaMancha" kid! Mini-Mancha born here in 2012. It
excellent LaManchas and bred them with my Nigerian Dwarfs and began my
The foundation animals in
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. This kid IS
They will go into heat every 21 days for a day or two during the fall (from about September to December). reservations or sales. I chose to sell the goats in order to focus fully on the horses. Welcome to Glimmercroft, a suburban homestead. We purchased 2 more acres of land next to us and the
About the Book Author. 10613 S 2058 PR SE *photos are curtisy of Wingin' it Farms www.winginitfarms.com. The LaMancha is the only breed developed in America, making it is a truly "made in America breed". PO Box 1534 will be still be
The Mini-LaMancha is well known for their docile, even temperament and a steady production of fairly high butterfat. F2 is the kid's generation. I'll explain why... my dream from childhood up was always to
(There are exceptions
your kid's percentage of Nigerian. Usually a Lamancha buck weights about 165 pounds or more, and a doe weights about 130 pounds.
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