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Old 05/09/11, 09:19 PM
 
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Nubian/Alpine or Nubian/Ober?

Anyone love this cross? I have a Nubian/mostly Ober with a little Apline doeling that I'm debating keeping. She looks to be a really nice goat...great conformation, comes from nice milky lines. I had looked to add another milker, but...well, if I could talk myself into keeping this doeling and breeding her this fall, that would be a better decision financially.

To be honest, I have ear issues. I had tried to talk myself into a Lamancha, but I have ear issues. I have both Nubians, and Obers, and I like them both. But helicopter ears? I just don't know. I think it's the combo of stick out ears with the alpine face?

I do know you don't milk ears....
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Old 05/10/11, 01:08 PM
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i currently have an obie saanen cross that is turning out to be a very nice milker. i know, not really the question! i'd keep her, try her a year, and if she falls short of your expectations, sell and upgrade.

i also have ear issues, just like goats with ears.
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