Lamanchas milk production?

[d1]

how much milk should I expect to get from a lamancha goat per milking?

 

[shadowpaints]

it really depends on a few things.....

mainly her lines- did her mom milk well does she have a good bag attatchment???

and is she a first freshener?


do you have a pic of her bag? sometimes you can tell if she is gonna milk well after the first month after they have freshened

 

[michickenwrangler]

Depends where she is in the lactation cycle. It will peak a month or two after birth and slowly taper off after that. My doe gave almost a gallon a day during peak, but now we get about 3 qts. a day. Most LaManchas won't put out the volume of a Saanen, Togg or Alpine, but it is richer in butterfat, about 3-4% versus 2-3% for Swiss breeds. LaMancha milk is better for cheese and soap making.