Buyer question
Is a LaMancha goat good for beginners?
Yes: our Animal Library rates the LaMancha goat 5 out of 5 for beginners (very forgiving).
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.
- Temperament
- Calm, gentle
- Best fit
- Home dairy, first goats
- Energy
- 3 out of 5 (Calm, steady)
- Hardiness
- 4 out of 5 (Sturdy, adaptable)
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.