Mini Manchas are a relatively new
breed that is the result of breeding
Nigerian Dwarfs to full size La
Manchas. They were developed for
use as family milkers and in response
to soaring feed costs. Mini Manchas
have the feed to milk ratios of
the Nigerians with the will to milk
of the La Manchas. The milk also
has a higher butter fat content.
It is creamy and delicious and my
human 'kids' love it! The higher
butter fat is excellent for making
cheese as well. My Mini Manchas
eat approximately 1/3 to 1/2 the
amount of a full size animal. Goats are herd animals and like chips; you can't have just one. Two Mini Mancha does can be kept in the same space as one full size doe. Since some minis are aseasonal breeders (thanks to the Nigerians) you can stagger the breedings so you will always have a steady supply of milk. They are a cinch to transport and are easy to handle for children and elderly alike. If you think size isn't important, just ask anyone who has had to handle a 175+ lb buck in rut! Even the best mannered buck can "lose his head" with a doe around. All of our does and bucks are registered with either TMGR(Minis) or ADGA(Standards).
What We Feed Our Goats
Our milk does receive free choice browse, grass
hay, alfalfa hay, and 16% grain when they
are producing milk. Our
bucks and kids receive free choice browse,
grass hay and alfalfa. All of our goats
are given herbal dewormer and rumensupport
once a week. All goats are given free choice
protein block, salt and minerals.
Goats are herd animals and like chips; you can't have just one. Two Mini Mancha does can be kept in the same space as one full size doe. Since some minis are aseasonal breeders (thanks to the Nigerians) you can stagger the breedings so you will always have a steady supply of milk. They are a cinch to transport and are easy to handle for children and elderly alike. If you think size isn't important, just ask anyone who has had to handle a 175+ lb buck in rut! Even the best mannered buck can "lose his head" with a doe around. All of our does and bucks are registered with either