Nigerian Dwarf vs Mini-Nubian

[crazy4cochins]

I am in the same position as you. I want smaller goats for the feed reasons. I thought I wanted mini-nubians then I stumbled upon "kinder" goats which are nubian-pygmy crosses.
I think I want to try those. I am looking for someone who already has some for more info.

 

[Aped]

Well I actually ended going with the nigerians. I'm focusing on registered nigerians from strong milking lines on both sides. One breeder told me that the mother of one of her kids for sale milks 1/2 gallon a day. Now I'm not sure if that is good or bad for a nigerian but 1/2 gallon a day is about 3 gallons a week! And that is plenty for just me not to mention I will have more than one doe in milk at a time. So instead of finding a breed that's half way in milking, feed costs etc. I just went with the lower end but maybe higher quality in milk. Although I will admit that some of the teats in the nigerians appear to be non-existent so they may be difficult to milk. But then again some look like those on larger goats so it just depend on the doe and the genetics and those things can be bred for which is what I'd like to do.

 

[ksalvagno]

Congratulations on your purchase.

We also had looked for registered females with good milking lines so we are expecting adequate milk when the time comes. We did buy doelings so we have some time but have recently purchased yearlings that will be around 18 months in November to breed. So we will start our milking next year.

Good luck with your goats. I know you will enjoy them. We do.