Instructions
Choose goats to breed. As Alpine goats are renowned for their quality as dairy goats, it would be most beneficial to choose female Alpine goats and male Cashmere goats. To produce as many kids as possible while reaping the benefits of the female Alpine dairy goat, choose multiple Alpine females and one Cashmere male. Be sure to choose healthy, quality goats.
Separate the female goats from the male. For best results, keep female goats together in a large pasture while keeping the male goat in a dedicated "buck pasture." The buck pasture should be far enough away from the doe pasture that scent is not transmitted, as the scent of a nearby buck induces estrous in females. Males and females should be separated like this for most of the year.
Introduce the buck to the does during breeding season, which typically lasts from September to February for Alpine goats. Does usually come into heat a week to ten days after the buck is introduced to their pasture.
Allow nature to take its course. There is a 24-hour window of time during the heat cycle when impregnation occurs, during which time the doe will stand firmly and allow the buck to mount. Leaving the Cashmere buck out with the Alpines during their heat cycle is the surest way to get as many does pregnant as possible.
How to Breed Alpine & Cashmere Goats
The practice of cross-breeding goats is based on the concept of breed complementarity. There are no perfect breeds, so the cross-breeding of goats highlights desired qualities in each parent breed. Cashmere goats are not actually a true breed; the name refers to mixed-breed goats that were bred to produce more fleece than purebred goats. Alpine goats are known for their superior quality as dairy goats. Females can produce up to a gallon of nutritious low fat milk per day. Cross-breeding Cashmere and Alpine goats will likely produce hardy dairy goats with thick fleece coats.