Wingin' it Farms

Tested -CAE, Johnes, & CL 

testing for CAE and Johnes through our state lab (Rollins) and UC Davis for CL

Nigerian Dwarf~

The Nigerian Dwarf is a small dairy goat breed. Despite their small structure they are wonderful producers of rich creamy milk. We have found this breed to be very hardy and an easy keeper. They are very personable without being overly demanding of your attention. Their small stature makes them a wonderful choice for the family pet. They will happily clear your brush, provide you milk, and amuse you for hours on end.  Milk productivity varies greatly within this breed as well as length of lactation. Nigies can give as little as 2 cups to as much as 2 qts per day. As with any goat, they will reach their output level by 3rd freshening. Length of lactation can be as short as 5-6 months up to over a year.  Many that start out with Nigies can be very disappointed with the low volume of milk that many produce in their first lactation.  There are many factors that need to be understood to get the maximum output on your Nigie.  Sadly too many exaggerate the productivity of these goats.

An average good Nigie will produce 1+ qt  a day, and lactate for 10 months. Some goats may produce 2qts day but have a short lived lactation period. Some will give 1 qt but have steady consistent lactation.  Milking once a day or twice a day, dam raising kids or pulling kids, single births or multiples, and number of freshenings are all factors in the overall productivity of these charming little goats. The Nigerian has the best feed conversion and produces more cheese per pound due to their high butterfat. Mastitis issues are extremely rare. One of the advantages of the Nigerian is the fact that they are year round breeders. Having the ability to stagger breedings means you will never have to go for a period without milk. For those that have seasonal breeders the Nigerian is a great way to fill in for the times when the seasonal goat needs to "dry off". Because they cycle every 3 weeks, breeding the Nigerian to kid when it is most convenient for the family's dairy needs is a huge benefit. 

Lamancha~ 

The Lamancha is a standard size dairy goat breed. This wonderful goat is well known as the "earless" goat. The Lamancha is filled with personality and intelligence. They love their human family and are very good at making sure you give them their well-deserved attention. Many Lamancha owners discovered this breed after trying other standard breeds, their personality is what wins everyone over! The Lamancha goats have been a well kept secret in the large dairy goat world, however that secret is starting to get out! Lamanchas are becoming more and more popular, understandably so. Smaller in structure compared to many of the standard size breeds, these goats are hardy, easy natured, generally very quiet, excellent milkers with very good butterfat! Here at Wingin' it Farms the Lamancha is our favorite! The history of the Lamancha is quite amazing and it is that history behind this breed that has made them such an incredible milker. Sweet creamy milk with excellent feed conversion, amazing personality, hardiness, ability to keep condition in most any environment, the no eared goat just simply cannot be any better!