Double Helix Nigerian Dwarf Goats

First time dehydrating heart, lungs, and liver from our goats. Suzy is one lucky dog!

Double Helix Linear Appraisal 2024 was a proud day and a great learning experience. I really appreciated the appraiser's thoroughness and explanations throughout.

But on to the proud parts for my three first fresheners:

Double Helix DM Baby Doll: GVEE 86
42(!!) in Fore Udder, 39 in Body Depth, 36 in Rear Legs Side View, 31 in Udder Depth, E in Rear Legs

Double Helix DM Dash: GGVV 84 (Paternal sister to Baby Doll)
32 Fore Udder, 35 RUA, 31 Rear Legs Side View, 32 Teat Diameter, 29 Teat Length, E in Rear Legs.

Double Helix SG Delight: GVEV 86
45 in Body Depth, 38 RUH, 41RUA, Teat Placement, Diameter, and Length, 24, 32, 31
I'm having trouble posting her picture. I'll try to edit or put her in the comments.

This appraisal was very special to me. I started a performance herd as a total rookie in 2016, kept it very small, but moved up over the years to a respectable little herd.

Due to life changes and health reasons, this is my last year. I'm not planning to disperse the herd, but if there is a great fit for these girls in a performance home, I'd let these girls continue to shine, as their best years are ahead. Then again, I love looking at them; they make me proud. 😊

My herd's first 90! Double Helix C Dellaware, aka Della, has done me proud many times, but this was the icing on top! Under the appraiser’s keen eye, the highlights of her 3F LA as follows:

GEEE 90
Depth: 49, Fore: 38, RUH: 38, RUA: 39, Teat Placement, Diameter, and Length: 24, 35, 32
E in Back.
Rear Udder Side View 2

Personality? The Best! I love her; she will live out her days right here.

This LA score was so meaningful to me, because I do not plan to breed anymore. Life and health changes tell me it's time, even though I didn't start a performance herd until 2016. I'm proud that I kept it super small, but crept my little herd up the ladder, and now I am satisfied. --Well, mostly! I mean, it's kind of a shame to stop now, but it is time.

Three Double Helix FFs were also appraised. They made me proud too. I'll post them next, but I wanted Della to have a post all her own.