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Can anyone tell me what breed I have here?
Lilly Bell was given to us by a family that I babysit for.... she was originally purchased as an Easter gift for a 5 year old (2 1/2 years ago)..... after Lilly "grew up" the child lost intrest..... They had no idea what to do with her.... I offered to take her, so here she is.... I've had her since April (If my memory serves me correct....  )
I was not raised on a farm.... Dh and I started our little homestead about 3 years ago with our first bull calf...... We now own 18 cattle, currently have 2o dairy heifers that we raise for a farmer, 17 chickens, cats, rabbits, dogs, and of course Lilly.....
I would love to breed her.... But as I said I am new to this, and would love all the help anyon could give..... Is it best to send her somewhere to breed, A-I, or buy a boy goat(see this tells you how new I am to this.... I don't even know what to call them..... LOL).....
Here's 2 pics of Lilly.....
http://i208.photobucket.com/albums/b...erer/Lilly.jpg
http://i208.photobucket.com/albums/b...r/100_1619.jpg
Thanks a lot!
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12/08/07, 07:17 PM
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It looks to me like a boer/dairy mix
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12/08/07, 07:19 PM
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Hard question. She doesn't really resemble any dairy breed. I'm guessing maybe a Boer cross or a Spanish meat goat? How big is she?
Definitely try to find someone nearby with a buck that will let you breed her, for a fee. If you want to have a dairy goat, breed to a dairy buck. If you want meat goats, breed to a meat buck.
One doe isn't nearly enough to justify keeping a buck. AI is very expensive and complicated.
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12/08/07, 07:20 PM
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I think she's a Justa Goat. :baby04:
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12/08/07, 07:59 PM
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She looks % dairy. She has to have Boer in her and im thinking Saanen. She could just be thin.
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12/08/07, 11:18 PM
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She doesn't look thin at all to me. Dairy boer is my guess also, likely saanen/boer. She's nice. IF you can't find a buck to bring home and breed her to, than buy one, eat him or sell him. Then think about for this spring, buying yourself a young buck to use on her and her daughters you will have 
Does she have single teats on each side? If you just want meat kids than of course find a meat buck in the spring. If you want to milk, than find a dairy buck, with her coloring and ears, go swiss or LaMancha...please don't breed her to a Nubian Airplane ears that then go forward are just awful! Vicki
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12/08/07, 11:34 PM
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Originally Posted by cow whisperer
Lilly Bell was given to us by a family that I babysit for.... she was originally purchased as an Easter gift for a 5 year old (2 1/2 years ago)..... after Lilly "grew up" the child lost intrest..... They had no idea what to do with her.... I offered to take her, so here she is.... I've had her since April (If my memory serves me correct.... )
I was not raised on a farm.... Dh and I started our little homestead about 3 years ago with our first bull calf...... We now own 18 cattle, currently have 2o dairy heifers that we raise for a farmer, 17 chickens, cats, rabbits, dogs, and of course Lilly.....
I would love to breed her.... But as I said I am new to this, and would love all the help anyon could give..... Is it best to send her somewhere to breed, A-I, or buy a boy goat(see this tells you how new I am to this.... I don't even know what to call them..... LOL).....
Here's 2 pics of Lilly.....
http://i208.photobucket.com/albums/b...erer/Lilly.jpg
http://i208.photobucket.com/albums/b...r/100_1619.jpg
Thanks a lot! |
hmmmmmm a big headed photo-hog goat? LOL
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12/09/07, 06:07 AM
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Yes she has just single teats on each side...... I did e-mail the people that gave her to me, to see if they know what breed she is.....
the big headed photo I actually took with my cell phone.... I wanted a cute pic on my phone, she came running when I called and that's what I ended up with.... LOL....
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12/09/07, 06:22 AM
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Vicki,
My goats with "airplanes ear that go forward" actually love them!!! I've thought about starting a new breed here in S. La with goats like that-they use them like sunglasses and fly protectors-seems pretty cool to me!! (smile).
Love the little goat and I agree, dairy/boer mix-I've had a couple like that-although mine never grew very big, they were excellent mothers and raised some nice babies.
Good luck,
Harplade
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12/09/07, 06:36 AM
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I'm thinking a Boer/Saanan mix and she may surprise you with her milk producing capability. I've got a cross like this and she produces a abundance of milk and raises some great fast growing kids.
See if you can find someone local to lend you a buck temporarily.
Good Luck, Susan
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12/09/07, 10:16 AM
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She looks like a Saanen/Boer cross to me. If there is a buck in your area that you can use (and he's healthy and CL free) I'd go that way. If not, you could always buy a buck and then put him in the freezer if you don't want to keep him. She's a cute goat
Hey, Vicki - don't go dissing those airplane ears. My Snubian, Miracle earned a dry leg and went BOB at a show last summer. She's also my herd queen. Yeah, they are goofy looking, but she makes up for it in her dairy character and sweet disposition.
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