Nigerian Dwarf Conformation Critique

[Wildoaksfarm]

Hello,
Not sure if this is the correct board or not. Was looking for some input on the conformation on these two bucklings. They are 4 weeks old. I am trying to learn!
Thank You!

 

[WildersMilkMaid]

They’re cute. sorry I am no help, no show goats here.

 

[D and L Meadows]

First off...I LOVE the idea of having a thread like this. 😁 Do you mind if other folks post pictures of their Nigerians on your thread for everyone else to comment/critique?

So, just my opinion, and I’m not a judge, or anything like that and certainly not an expert. Everyone has his/her own style etc, But the main points are the same regardless of style.

They both have very nice front end assemblies. The light buckskin has a better top line, nice and level. Also looks like better length. The other looks like he has a better rump. The end shot of the light buckskin is nice, straight, but could be wider and less peaked. They both could have better leg angulation, but could be the picture. Overall, nice bucks. 😊 What's your plan...showing...DHI, LA or just for fun?
What lines are they from? Are they bottle kids? If so, it’s super easy to get a posed picture...get a picture when they’re drinking a bottle posed like this:

 

[Jaime]

^^Ditto, I'm very new to this so my advise might not be very accurate but i'd like to add that the Brisket extension looks better on the first one, but it might just be the pose he's in.

Also love the idea of having this become a thread for advice and critique. I just recently got into breeding for better conformation this year and would love some insight and advise from others!

 

[D and L Meadows]

Yes, yes, I know..it’s a very blurry pic...but it’s the best we got and it was 6 am in the morning....
Anyway....what do ya'll think? This is D and L Meadows DT Tiramisu. First freshener, pictured at 6 weeks fresh. Comment, critiques are welcome!

 

[OneFineAcre]

Yes, yes, I know..it’s a very blurry pic...but it’s the best we got and it was 6 am in the morning....
Anyway....what do ya'll think? This is D and L Meadows DT Tiramisu. First freshener, pictured at 6 weeks fresh. Comment, critiques are welcome!



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That's a nice looking doe. Nice level back. Rump looks pretty level and wide. Good body capicity for a FF. Good rear leg angulation. Nice long neck and her neck blends smoothly into the withers.

Can't tell to much about the rear udder. Teats do kick forward some. Fore udder doesn't attach very smoothly to abdomen.

She's a really nice looking doe.

 

[D and L Meadows]

Thanks! 😊 Yep, her fore udder isnt the greatest, BUT....much much better than her dam. So I'm pretty happy with her. Her dam's fore was pathetic. Can’t wait to see what she does on her 305 milk test!

 

[D and L Meadows]

Here is her half sister, 2F, 12 hr fill. Milked 864# as a FF and peaked at 4.2# her 2F

 

[Jaime]

Beautiful body confirmation! Love her nice tall withers, She's got a good up hill stance. Very nice level top line and rump too. Udder attachment and teat placement look better than her half sister's, It's not the best picture to judge her rear udder but from what i can see in this picture i'd like to see a higher rear udder attachment. Overall she's a beautiful doe, i'd kill for a doe like that

 

[D and L Meadows]

Thanks! 😊 I'm pretty happy how she turned out as a 2F.
Here’s her rear udder shot.