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Holloways Blue Thor
Thor's Pedigree
This correct, long boned young Purebred Nigerian Dwarf Buck is the first herdsire in our Mini-Nubian and Mini-Oberhasli breeding program.
"Thor" comes to the Krem Brulay Dairy Girls from Edna Holloway of Arkansas City, Kansas. Edna's beautiful herd consists of high quality horned and naturally polled Nigerian Dwarf goats. When we visited her ranch, the love and care her animals receive was immediately apparent.
Thank you, Edna, and my sweet husband, Gary, for this handsome young herdsire.
Look for his kids in Spring 2010.
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This is our Mini-Nubian, Penelope, and her 2009 doeling, Whisper
Pedigree available soon
WHAT IS A MINIATURE DAIRY GOAT?
A miniature dairy goat is the product of a
standard sized purebred/American goat bred to a Nigerian Dwarf for the first
generation of mini dairy goats. Only documented animals with traceable
registrations can be used to produce a mini goat. Nigerian Dwarfs must be
purebred or documented generations in MDGA. Each generation of
correct miniature goats will be called an experimental until it reaches the 3rd
generation where upon it may enter the American herdbook IF it meets the Breed
Standards.
WHY MINIATURE DAIRY GOATS?
Some
people with small acreage are looking for a smaller milk producing
animal for a
family milk supply. Purebred dairy goat breeds have been pushing for greater
stature for the show ring which has resulted in all of the standard dairy goat
breeds getting larger in recent years. Smaller goats are easier for children and
seniors to handle. Their smaller size makes them a lot easier to handle
than their larger relatives, so hoof trimming, clipping, showing and milking
become much easier. Feed costs are rising and a mini dairy goat can often
produce 2/3 the amount of a standard dairy goat while often consuming 1/2 as
much feed. (This will need to be proven with time.) Smaller goats are in demand
for the pet market. The influence of Nigerian Dwarf blood may serve to expand
the breeding season past the fall months and increase the butterfat in the milk.
If you would like to read more about miniature dairy goats, please go to the website of:
Miniature Dairy Goat Association
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