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Mini Nubian Doeling (Fragoso x Mayberry)

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Born 3/25/18


This beautiful little doeling is Mayberry's first kid, and is absolutely gorgeous!  She is lilac and white, with roaning, moonspots, and frosted ears/ muzzle.  




Mayberry had a good delivery, though I almost messed it up, and is turning out to be a great mother.  Lilac was up and nursing within 10 minutes of birth and Mayberry cleaned her up perfectly and let her nurse with no issues at all.

I think I'm going to be happy with Mayberry's production, but I'll have to wait until I separate Lilac to see how much milk Mayberry is giving.  I've milked her twice (last night and this morning) and both times she did fine on the stanchion.  Last night she was a little upset because she could hear Lilac crying for her in the stall and because I had to do a few things to her, but once I got settled down to milk, she behaved reasonably well for the first time.  This morning was much better.  Her udder is absolutely perfect - very even, soft, and easy to milk.  YIPPEE!
(Okay, sorry for the outburst...  I've wanted a pure doe from Mabel for awhile, so I'm so excited that Mayberry is turning out well thus far.)

Lilac will be for sale.  I haven't decided on a price yet, but will probably be keeping her until she is at least 8 weeks old.  I'll post more updates as I make decisions.  Looks like Frieda might also (finally) be bred, so maybe we'll have 1st gen Miniature Saanen kids in about 4 months.  :)

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