chanceosunshine
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After studying *most* of the goat breeds I decided that I "definitely" wanted ND goats, mainly for their high butterfat content and smaller size. THEN I heard about Kinders, which also are supposed to have a high butterfat content, but have the added benefit of being better for meat as well. My original plan would be to have ND for milk and something (Boer or Kiko, most likely) for meat. Having only one breed for both seems better to me though.
So, first off, does anyone have experience with ND and Kinder and could you share what you've found to be true about the two breeds, especially how the milk compares?
Secondly, forgive my ignorance here, but how consistent is the Kinder breed at the is point? I know they are a relatively new breed and I've read on their association how to breed a Pygmy and a Nubian to create a Kinder. Once you have an F1, how do they continue to breed for consistency and what generation would you want to have the most consistent qualities. My fear is that when reading about Kinders, it says things like, "TEND to have high butterfat." I know there are variables in all breeds, but I want to avoid a goat crap shoot.
So, first off, does anyone have experience with ND and Kinder and could you share what you've found to be true about the two breeds, especially how the milk compares?
Secondly, forgive my ignorance here, but how consistent is the Kinder breed at the is point? I know they are a relatively new breed and I've read on their association how to breed a Pygmy and a Nubian to create a Kinder. Once you have an F1, how do they continue to breed for consistency and what generation would you want to have the most consistent qualities. My fear is that when reading about Kinders, it says things like, "TEND to have high butterfat." I know there are variables in all breeds, but I want to avoid a goat crap shoot.