Don't judge me.. but I want more

[MrsKuhn]

The breeder I am purchasing from doesn't have cattle so hopefully I am safe on that one. And she does test her heard and they are negative on those. I told you I am an ocd, over protective, research everything to get your ducks in a row kind of gal however I did not know about Johnes, good to know for the future. And I know I need to breed my does with minis for the least complications. Just haven't bought my own buck yet, and not 100% sure if I want to or if I should find a breeder that I trust and stud out.. I heard they are nasty creatures but I have yet to meet one that seemed that way. My breeder has one and he was the most sweetest and calm goat. He was allowed to hang out with the group and he just wander off on his own a lot

 

[Latestarter]

Just as an aside on the milking issue... You don't "have" to take a gallon of milk a day from them... You can leave the/her kid(s) to nurse and only milk once a day (or every other day) to get what you need and allow the kids to use the rest that mom produces. The thing is, mom will start to wean the kids at some point and if you don't milk mom every day at that point, she will dry up and - no more milk till after she kids again...

As for pure bred vs mixed/crosses, and show goats, typically breeders who show their goats sell the kids for substantially more than what a back yard breeder can get. That does NOT mean that the breeder's goats are better... they just have"titles" and such. Also, pure bred normally sell for more than typical cross bred. That's where the "registered vs unregistered" comes in. A (pure bred) goat registered with one of the registries allows you to back track the genetics and have a better idea of what you'll be producing when you breed.

And oh my, those mini nubians that Southern showed pictures of... almost to die for! They are soooooo beautiful! I want mini manchas, but just for the sake of pure eye candy, I wouldn't mind owning one or both of those!

 

[Southern by choice]

Also, pure bred normally sell for more than typical cross bred. That's where the "registered vs unregistered" comes in.

Keep in mind minis are crossed but they can be registered and truth be told they can be very expensive.

I my mini manchas (the no eared goat) they have awesome personalities! Very smart though.

Bucks- nasty?

Nooooooooooooooooo I have like 14 or something like that... I love my bucks!

 

[MrsKuhn]

so the peeing on the face thing??? is that a myth or only with certain goat breeds @Southern by choice

 

[animalmom]

All bucks will anoint themselves with their "l'eau d'amore" when there is a doe in heat... more does in heat more anointing. I have Nigerian Dwarfs and own three bucks. Love my bucks even though on occasion they can get a little fragrant and rowdy. Even though my little goats are year around breeders the bucks don't get crazy in love until the fall. My little men are charming, loving, and delightful to have around. Would sooner part with my right arm than to go buckless. Got to have my boys.

 

[Southern by choice]

Yeah they do but not all the time.
It is their "love" scent.

 

[TAH]

Since you like the minis and the nubians, you should do mini Nubians. Our friend has one mini Nubian that milks about 3 Quart's a day.

 

[babsbag]

@ragdollcatlady, are you going to have any mini nubian does for sale this year or are you hoarding them? (if you even have any).

I like my bucks too; you just learn to avoid doing any work with them during the fall. The rest of the time they are just one of the herd. As a matter of fact mine may literally be WITH the herd for a few days while I build them a new pen. This time of year they don't smell and my does are all seasonal breeders so I don't have to worry about that but I bet it gets rowdy out there even still.

 

[MrsKuhn]

Since you like the minis and the nubians, you should do mini Nubians. Our friend has one mini Nubian that milks about 3 Quart's a day.

I like your thinking

 

[MrsKuhn]

@Southern by choice & @animalmom

Thank you for the buck encouragement. I guess I will put that on my list of what to purchase next. Now to figure out what breed I want to get him or them in lol

Can you put two bucks together or do they fight?