SBC's Lamanchas :)

[Southern by choice]

We had a lovely crop of Lamanchas this year. We are hoping to possibly show some this year.

Yes... I did say that!

We have really benefited from those that have put many years into developing strong lines with beautiful animals. Hoping that our cross of sire & dam produce some awesome dairy goats!
We also brought in a new doeling (we hadn't planned on it) this is half sister to our beloved Star. Remember Star we lost tragically to an accident this year.We are so excited to have this sweetie!

Jane & Charlotte 13 weeks Jane is very elegant. She is 60 lbs now. Charlotte is a bit smaller... she is a love and a sweetie pie. Jane has the white on her.

Jane

Jane

Charlotte

Charlotte to the front, Jane behind her... Mariah (their momma) behind the feeder... and SUPER FAT Ruthie UNDER the feeder... she is lazy- stays under there getting the alfalfa waste.

Bad Jane in the wheelbarrow... Wren(mini-mancha) crouching down to go under the wb... and beautiful Charlotte standing at the end to the left.
I love Charlotte. Oh- and right after this Jane sent the wheelbarrow on its side!

Our lovely "Raina" 6 weeks old

...and of course we have Millie's baby which I didn't get a pic of today...

 

[Baymule]

How does Lamancha's milk taste compared to other breeds?

 

[Southern by choice]

Lamanchas have great butterfat. I have noticed the past few years there are many crossing in Lamanchas to alpines, saanans, and non dairy breeds... I think it is too increase the butterfat. We see a lot of experimentals now. I also think that may be why there are so many Miniature Lamanchas, Next Mini- Nubians...

With our lamanchas-
Millie has very sweet high fat milk. Not sure why hers is so sweet or fat Her daughter Trouble (mini) has sweet milk with high fat too... understandable with the 50 Nigie in her. I think Millie passes this on... we will see. So far her first 2 daughters have that sweet rich milk.

Mariah- probably average lamancha bf... milk is very good but not like Millie's
Zephyr- has very rich milk, appears to have a good bit of fat, hers is very creamy.
Star's milk (deceased now) was very good as well.

Each one slightly different.

Not a great pic but you can still make out the fat layer... this is from Millie.

 

[Goat Whisperer]

Lamanchas have great butterfat. I have noticed the past few years there are many crossing in Lamanchas to alpines, saanans, and non dairy breeds... I think it is too increase the butterfat. We see a lot of experimentals now. I also think that may be why there are so many Miniature Lamanchas, Next Mini- Nubians...

With our lamanchas-
Millie has very sweet high fat milk. Not sure why hers is so sweet or fat Her daughter Trouble (mini) has sweet milk with high fat too... understandable with the 50 Nigie in her. I think Millie passes this on... we will see. So far her first 2 daughters have that sweet rich milk.

Mariah- probably average lamancha bf... milk is very good but not like Millie's
Zephyr- has very rich milk, appears to have a good bit of fat, hers is very creamy.
Star's milk (deceased now) was very good as well.

Each one slightly different.

Not a great pic but you can still make out the fat layer... this is from Millie.View attachment 17173

That pic was taken at about 12 hours after milking FYI. Lots of FAT!

 

[Southern by choice]

you are so funny @Goat Whisperer

You love your milk facts.

 

[babsbag]

Millie wants you to make butter

 

[Southern by choice]

Millie wants you to make butter

I need one part for the cream separator! This will be interesting to see how each goat's milk is as far as that goes.

I plan on using it more for cream cheese and ice cream.
That butter would be like $20 a pound.

 

[BlessedWithGoats]

Wow!! They grow so fast! Nice looking girls!

 

[Pamela]

Goat butter is sooo good!

 

[Latestarter]

Gosh... can't you call it cream instead of fat? I mean, we all "know" what it is, but it just sounds so much "healthier" I thought that goats milk was naturally homogenized... I heard the cream doesn't separate like that (normally). Is it more breed/goat specific? or am I confused and fat/cream aren't the same thing? I think I'm losing my mind