Buyer question
How big does a LaMancha goat get?
Our Animal Library lists the LaMancha goat at does about 130 lb (mature weight).
Source: the LaMancha goat page in the Everybarn Animal Library. LaMancha goat in the Animal Library
The detail
LaManchas were developed in Oregon in the 1930s and are known for tiny "gopher" or "elf" ears. They are calm, sturdy dairy goats with good milk and butterfat, and many breeders call them the easiest dairy breed to live with.
- Fencing needs
- 3 out of 5 (Standard goat fencing)
What to weigh
The tiny ears make tattooing harder; registered LaManchas are tattooed in the tail web instead. Some buyers simply do not like the look.