Mini Nubians:
The Next Big thing?
Are Mini Nubians the true power house of the goat world?
We started goats with Nigerian Dwarfs in 2020. We got Nubians in 2021. Our first Mini Nubians were born in 2022. I guess I really like goats.
Reba kidded our first minis, one of which (Ricky) I am keeping as a first generation herd sire. Then, Flora had 3 doelings and a buckling. A nice way to start a Mini Nubian herd! I took that as a sign minis will be good to us! I will see how the girls milk to put theory to the test in 2024 (with breeding planned for fall 2023).
We look forward to meeting you and discussing goats. Thanks for your interest in my herd!
higher butterfat
Nubians have an average butterfat of 4.5% or higher, and Nigerian Dwarf milk averages 6-10+%. That means Mini Nubians should have higher butterfat than Nubians and more milk than Nigerians, right? The breeds are a perfect combination.
For reference, most dairy cows have a butterfat of 3%. Although guernsey cows and Jersey cows can average nearly 5%.
production
We have not tested them yet! Years to come and taste testing will show how much the girls produce. We expect they should produce between a Nigerian and Nubian. The production may vary by which parent the goat took after.
personality
- So far, our Mini Nubians have been quite vocal and sound like their Nubian dams, but have a distinctive lower voice.
- We have 3/4, airplane, and erect ears from our first generation kids.
- They seem to be very active in a way more resembling Nigerian Dwarf goats.
