I checked out a couple 4H LaMancha yearling does this afternoon. There were two, sisters, avaliable. I chose the more petite of the two ( I know, I know, less room for udder space, but she was very satisfactory in every other way and with the two other does, I wasn't too worried about 1/2 a quart here or there). The gal told me that their mama was milking just over a gallon/ day, and I got a chance to check her out, too. She was beautiful and had a very nice udder.
It was fun asking questions about the does, and specifically the breed, because I would ask the lady and she would glance down at her daughter, who would pipe up with a wealth of answers. She was shy, but VERY knowledgeable about the breed, and the two sisters in particular. Also a huge plus: they have a circuit of bucks that they take turns with during breeding season, and there are 'plenty to choose from', of registered LaMancha bucks. Since ours is registered, that means the kids are actually more valuable, and I am thinking I will try to get in line for the LaMancha bucks this fall.
'Rosemary' came home to join Penny and Belle, where she was re-named Reese in honor of my favorite candy. Penny and Belle were VERY wary of Reese, and huddled in the corner while Reese went to town on the feed. Reese is significantly smaller then the other two, though the same age, and I was concerned that she might not get her fair share of the feed. No such trouble tonight, but I will be watching to make sure they don't start ganging up on her. She looks so different then they do, that I think they are just really worried about where her ears are!
I like what I hear about the 4H program. I hope to get the kiddos involved when they are old enough.
Saturday, April 26, 2008
The 'Herd' Gets a New Look
Posted by Mo at 8:16 PM
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I figured her ears were just folded back! Are they a lot smaller too? Registered goats are nice and would sell for more. When you said La Mancha bucks I thought for a second you were referring to the money you would earn from them! :)
As an old 4-H'er, I heartily endorse the program. I was involved in cooking clubs for 6 years; my mother was involved in cooking and sewing clubs all of her teen-age years, and my grandmother was a 4-H leader for about 20 years. It is a great program.
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