Which buck would you use?

[Donna1982]

Okay we have a little trouble choosing which buck for this one doe we have. She has an ugly ugly head... I hate her head and the Jr buck has a nicer head then his dad. So pick apart please tell me what you think. I know it's hard in photos. First one is Dangit's 1 1/2 year old. Second is the doe chime 2 year old and then baby boy is 9 months old Dale. I want to better our breed and our herd so please tell me what you think.

[GraceAlice]

I would definitely use the first buck pictures. His topline should even her's out, and he should improve her head. The other buck would probably fix her head, but steepen her rump and mess up her topline a little. That's just what I would do.

[mygoat]

I don't like the jr's back and rump. I don't like the Sr's neck, could be longer. The doe has a great back and rump IMO, and I like her neck/brisket.

Honestly, its a toss up. You can get better or worse kids either way you go. Just gotta hope the right things show up at the right time. You could get the same head on the perfect combination of doe and Sr buck, or you could get a better head on an animal that has a steep rump and a weak back like the jr buck. Or you could get a better head on an animal with a great back and rump. :P I'd rather have a poor head than poor body structure. And, you don't milk the head. I'd use that jr buck lightly this year to see how he matures, and only on does with strong backs and VERY level rumps. His back looks a little stretchy there, like he's standing funny... he may mature with a stronger back than that picture makes him look. His sire has it to a small degree, as well. I wish you could see them on the move, lol.

[Donna1982]

Thank you both. Dona you just gave me a great idea. I am going to record my goats on the move and put it on my website.

[Doug Hodges]

First buck