Novel delivered Leap Day triplets on February 29th with an easy, fast birth. The kids were up and nursing in record time and have continued to thrive. We are so impressed with the buckling that we are planning to collect semen from him to use for Artificial Insemination in our own herd and for sale to other Mini Alpine breeders.
The doelings have bright futures as family milkers. Mini Alpines average about 3/4 gallon of sweet, rich milk per day while eating only about a third of what a full size Alpine eats. They truly combine the best of the Alpine and Nigerian Dwarf breeds and are coveted by homesteaders wanting fresh milk and cheese.
Their dam, Carl B’s RP Novel *M (VEEE 90), scored an impressive Ex 90 on Linear Appraisal at only 3 years old with an Excellent in Mammary and Back. She has an exceptionally high rear udder and an excellent foreudder. Novel is an absolute sweetheart to have around the barn and is a joy to milk.
Their sire, Cabochon DJ Casanova *B , is a handsome buck who scored an 87 on his LA as a yearling with an “excellent” on his front legs and took 1st place in two rings at the 2017 Boon Companions buck show in Missouri. His daughters have done very well in the show ring including Grand Champion and Reserve Grand Champion wins.
These kids will be registered with the Miniature Dairy Goat Association as first generation Mini Alpines and will be eligible to participate in MDGA shows and milk testing. The buckling may be available for sale as a herd sire after collection.
Sire – Cabochon DJ Casanova *B
Dam – Carl B’s RP Novel *M VEEE 90
