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View Poll Results: What is your favorite diary goat breed?
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Alpine
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7 |
17.50% |
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LaMancha
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10 |
25.00% |
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Nubian
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12 |
30.00% |
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Oberhasli
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10.00% |
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Saanen
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5 |
12.50% |
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Toggenburg
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2.50% |
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Crosses
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1 |
2.50% |
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02/06/11, 09:04 PM
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Join Date: May 2008
Location: Uvalda, GA
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LaMancha . LaaMaannnchaa.
I have Saanen, Nigerian Dwarf, LaMancha and minis. PB LaMancha - all the way - my favorite and always have been. However, all goats are awsome!
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02/06/11, 10:44 PM
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Join Date: Jul 2006
Location: Kansas
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I always find it funny that the tiny ears throw people off. People think otters,seals,beavers,and minks are adorable and pretty and they have tiny ears that are close the head.
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02/07/11, 12:52 AM
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Join Date: Mar 2009
Location: N AL
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It throws people off because it's not what you expect. Scottish Fold cats don't look quite right to me. Dogs got into my pig pen and the only thing they could get was her ears so now she's earless... She doesn't look right!
Love my Nubians :-)
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02/07/11, 01:56 AM
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Animal Addict
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Join Date: Nov 2008
Location: Maryland
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EEEEEEEEEAAAAAAAAAARRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRSSSSSSSSSS.... .love the nubys.
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02/07/11, 05:01 AM
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Join Date: Jul 2007
Location: S.E. Iowa
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Well, I have Saanens that are the sweetest, most loving creatures, and they always have a smile on their faces. But the only 2nd freshener I have has been fresh for 3 weeks, and I'm really not seeing much udder on her. She is feeding twins, and I do plan to milk her eventually.
A friend loaned me her LaMancha one year tp learn to milk. Now That girl had an udder! 5 quarts. My LaManchas will be first fresheners this year. SO, heck I don't know. I like them all!
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02/19/11, 11:33 AM
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The cream separator guy
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Join Date: Feb 2010
Location: Southern MO
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Oh, the poll was added. Thanks Angie! I'd forgotten to add it. I voted for Oberhaslis, though it was a toss-up between them and the LaManchas. I pretty well like all of them, except the Nubians.
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02/19/11, 11:46 AM
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Join Date: Apr 2006
Location: Frozen in Michigan
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what? Lamanchas are in the lead? THEY DONT EVEN HAVE EARS! what are cute about earless goats? LOL GO Nubians!
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02/19/11, 11:55 AM
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Join Date: Jul 2006
Location: Kansas
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LaManchas don't need big floppy ears to be beautiful.  Besides, while Nubian are growing ears, LaManchas are growing brains.  
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02/19/11, 12:04 PM
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Farm lovin wife
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Join Date: Sep 2005
Location: Kansas
Posts: 3,236
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LaManchas!!!!
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02/19/11, 12:05 PM
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Farm lovin wife
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Join Date: Sep 2005
Location: Kansas
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"Be still sad heart, and cease repining. Behind the clouds, the sun is shining. Thy fate is the common fate of all. Into each life, a little rain must fall." -Longfellow
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02/19/11, 12:21 PM
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Join Date: Jun 2002
Location: Willamette Valley, Oregon
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Nigerian Dwarf DAIRY goats were not on the list so I couldn't vote. 
Nothing like a little discrimination against the smallest dairy breed eh?
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02/19/11, 12:39 PM
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Student of goatology.
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Join Date: Jun 2005
Location: Ohio
Posts: 3,131
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Same here. 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Wags
Nigerian Dwarf DAIRY goats were not on the list so I couldn't vote.
Nothing like a little discrimination against the smallest dairy breed eh?
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02/19/11, 01:28 PM
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Join Date: May 2010
Location: outside of Huntsville, Alabama
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Have loved Nubians since I was a little girl. I think they'll always be my favorite. But I am interested in adding in some ND girls for the awwwww factor and the year round cycling and high butterfat. So I will protest the lack of ND choice in the poll as well. 
-Sonja
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02/19/11, 03:26 PM
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Join Date: Jul 2006
Location: Kansas
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Wags
Nigerian Dwarf DAIRY goats were not on the list so I couldn't vote.
Nothing like a little discrimination against the smallest dairy breed eh?
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They aren't up there are they? I think they are such cute little goats and they can really milk a lot for got their size.
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02/19/11, 03:40 PM
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Hate Oz. Took the shoes.
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Join Date: Dec 2008
Location: SE Kansas
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Oat Bucket Farm
LaManchas don't need big floppy ears to be beautiful. Besides, while Nubian are growing ears, LaManchas are growing brains. |
Obies are my second favorite. Still sweet - just not quite as much charisma!
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02/19/11, 05:49 PM
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Join Date: May 2008
Location: oregon
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For the sake of the neighborhood and me, I chose a breed know for being quiet. My two milkers are 3/4 LaMancha and 1/4 Oberhasli. My one doe has been milking for 20 mos. straight on extended lactation and is around 6 lbs. a day of milk, goes down to 4 lbs. when in heat this winter. I am looking forward to her spring increase as to how much she will produce. LaManchas are known for doing well at long lactations. I also have 3 of their Mini LaMancha daughters also.
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02/19/11, 07:41 PM
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doll maker/ ND goats
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Join Date: Jun 2010
Location: Northern Maine
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Nigerian Dwarfs are the best!
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02/19/11, 11:43 PM
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Join Date: Sep 2008
Location: Northern New Mexico
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Sables aren't on there either. Can't vote without sables!
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02/20/11, 10:54 AM
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The cream separator guy
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Join Date: Feb 2010
Location: Southern MO
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Quote:
Originally Posted by libbypayne8
Sables aren't on there either. Can't vote without sables!
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I forgot about them, but they are, after all, technically a colored Saanen. 
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02/20/11, 10:58 AM
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Join Date: Jul 2006
Location: Kansas
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I posted a new poll with all of the breeds and multiple choices for those that have more than one favorite breed.
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