Mini Nubian weight help . . .

[LomahAcres]

Ok, so I am new to miniature breeds, still just starting out with them. I kept a doe kid back this year and am now finding more questions I don't know the answers to. First off, she is a mini Nubian and I am planning on breeding at 7 - 8 months of age, and am wondering what she should weigh? I'm thinking 80#'s? Right now she is 4 months old and weighs 40#'s. Is this a good weight for her age? I know with standers you want at least 10#'s a month gain . . . is this the same for minis? I am also trying to figure out what her adult weight should be?

Right now I am weighing her on the scale, but would like to use a weight tape, do I need a special one for this, or can I use the same one I do for my standard sized dairy girls?

Thanks for any input!

[susanne]

that might be a good question for nigerian breeder