How big are newborn goats?

[jodief100]

I think if I had a 2# kid I'd smooch / squeeze / love it to death.

Me too! I want minis but Hubby won't let me. He is afraid I won't send them to auction if they don't sell. He is probably right.

My kiko kids are 4-10 lbs and my boers are 6-12 lbs.

 

[Sunny & the 5 egg layers]

RPC wrote:
What breed of goats do you have? For the mini's I would say the chihuahua coay would be close to right on. and then for standards maybe a size small so like a yorkie I would say 6-9 pounds is average for a boer. I know I had a 5 pounder and a 10 1/2 pounder last year. It just depends.

I actually do not have any goats at the moment. I am getting prepared for when I do. I am not exactly sure what breed I will end up getting. Most likely an Alpine though I also like Nigerian Dwarfs. But I have heard that Nigerian Dwarfs are harder to milk for newbies like me as their teats are smaller. So I will most likely go with a bigger breed such as an Alpine or Toggenburg. Thank you for your input.

 

[SmallFarmGirl]

RPC wrote:
What breed of goats do you have? For the mini's I would say the chihuahua coay would be close to right on. and then for standards maybe a size small so like a yorkie I would say 6-9 pounds is average for a boer. I know I had a 5 pounder and a 10 1/2 pounder last year. It just depends.

I actually do not have any goats at the moment. I am getting prepared for when I do. I am not exactly sure what breed I will end up getting. Most likely an Alpine though I also like Nigerian Dwarfs. But I have heard that Nigerian Dwarfs are harder to milk for newbies like me as their teats are smaller. So I will most likely go with a bigger breed such as an Alpine or Toggenburg. Thank you for your input.

I'm getting Nigerians and I'm new !! I love their small stature and their loving personalities .. I'll be milking Mine !!

 

[lilhill]

RPC wrote:
What breed of goats do you have? For the mini's I would say the chihuahua coay would be close to right on. and then for standards maybe a size small so like a yorkie I would say 6-9 pounds is average for a boer. I know I had a 5 pounder and a 10 1/2 pounder last year. It just depends.

I actually do not have any goats at the moment. I am getting prepared for when I do. I am not exactly sure what breed I will end up getting. Most likely an Alpine though I also like Nigerian Dwarfs. But I have heard that Nigerian Dwarfs are harder to milk for newbies like me as their teats are smaller. So I will most likely go with a bigger breed such as an Alpine or Toggenburg. Thank you for your input.

All Nigerians don't have small teats. This is my NC PromisedLand doe, Fiona.

 

[SmallFarmGirl]

RPC wrote:
What breed of goats do you have? For the mini's I would say the chihuahua coay would be close to right on. and then for standards maybe a size small so like a yorkie I would say 6-9 pounds is average for a boer. I know I had a 5 pounder and a 10 1/2 pounder last year. It just depends.

I actually do not have any goats at the moment. I am getting prepared for when I do. I am not exactly sure what breed I will end up getting. Most likely an Alpine though I also like Nigerian Dwarfs. But I have heard that Nigerian Dwarfs are harder to milk for newbies like me as their teats are smaller. So I will most likely go with a bigger breed such as an Alpine or Toggenburg. Thank you for your input.

All Nigerians don't have small teats. This is my NC PromisedLand doe, Fiona.
http://www.backyardherds.com/forum/uploads/470_fiona4.jpg

They're are Nigerians with large teats !! You just have to check them to see if they have a goat milking family and good udder and teats !!

ETA: That is a great looking doe you got there !

 

[elevan]

Since you're figuring out what size to knit sweaters...I have a handful of dog sweaters that I bought at Walmart that I use for my pygmies if they're needed. Sizes are XS, S, M. You could go to Walmart and get the measurements right off the sweaters that they have

 

[Hillsvale]

RPC wrote:
What breed of goats do you have? For the mini's I would say the chihuahua coay would be close to right on. and then for standards maybe a size small so like a yorkie I would say 6-9 pounds is average for a boer. I know I had a 5 pounder and a 10 1/2 pounder last year. It just depends.

I actually do not have any goats at the moment. I am getting prepared for when I do. I am not exactly sure what breed I will end up getting. Most likely an Alpine though I also like Nigerian Dwarfs. But I have heard that Nigerian Dwarfs are harder to milk for newbies like me as their teats are smaller. So I will most likely go with a bigger breed such as an Alpine or Toggenburg. Thank you for your input.

All Nigerians don't have small teats. This is my NC PromisedLand doe, Fiona.
http://www.backyardherds.com/forum/uploads/470_fiona4.jpg

God you should have put a warning on this post !

 

[Sunny & the 5 egg layers]

RPC wrote:
What breed of goats do you have? For the mini's I would say the chihuahua coay would be close to right on. and then for standards maybe a size small so like a yorkie I would say 6-9 pounds is average for a boer. I know I had a 5 pounder and a 10 1/2 pounder last year. It just depends.

I actually do not have any goats at the moment. I am getting prepared for when I do. I am not exactly sure what breed I will end up getting. Most likely an Alpine though I also like Nigerian Dwarfs. But I have heard that Nigerian Dwarfs are harder to milk for newbies like me as their teats are smaller. So I will most likely go with a bigger breed such as an Alpine or Toggenburg. Thank you for your input.

All Nigerians don't have small teats. This is my NC PromisedLand doe, Fiona.
http://www.backyardherds.com/forum/uploads/470_fiona4.jpg

You goat people sure like to show off your does' udders! How much milk does your girl give you?

 

[Sunny & the 5 egg layers]

Since you're figuring out what size to knit sweaters...I have a handful of dog sweaters that I bought at Walmart that I use for my pygmies if they're needed. Sizes are XS, S, M. You could go to Walmart and get the measurements right off the sweaters that they have

Good idea! I wonder if they would have measurments on Walmart's website? I will have to check it out.

 

[lilhill]

See! You just gotta look around and get those strong milk lines with great udders in the pedigrees.