I would be prepared to compromise on the milking characteristics but not a lot. There are some very physically nice ones out there but I've had a hard time finding productive milkers
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I don’t know much about kinders, but wanting all that isn’t bad, IMO. I also have no clue if it’s realistic. 
Like suggested above, I would give your wants a ranking system, so you figure out what are deal breakers and what can be compromised on if they are amazing in other important areas.
As a breeder yourself who sells goats, think of how you’d like someone to approach you with what they’re looking for and try it out. Heck, you could make checklist and send it to them and see if they have any the check all the boxes or at least most of them.
You have a good knowledge base and are a nice person, so breeders will likely be willing to work with you to see if they might have the right fit for your herd and goals. And I bet they will like you being upfront with what you’re looking for. I would assume it helps them help you and doesn’t waste anyone’s time.
And on a personal note, I’m just excited to see your new additions once you get them.
Like suggested above, I would give your wants a ranking system, so you figure out what are deal breakers and what can be compromised on if they are amazing in other important areas. As a breeder yourself who sells goats, think of how you’d like someone to approach you with what they’re looking for and try it out. Heck, you could make checklist and send it to them and see if they have any the check all the boxes or at least most of them.
You have a good knowledge base and are a nice person, so breeders will likely be willing to work with you to see if they might have the right fit for your herd and goals. And I bet they will like you being upfront with what you’re looking for. I would assume it helps them help you and doesn’t waste anyone’s time.
And on a personal note, I’m just excited to see your new additions once you get them.
I think it sounds like I should not worry so much about people having to say no to my wishes. I know I would not mind if someone came to me with a lot of goals, but I was afraid of coming across as... what's the word... arrogant I guess. 😅 I think my list up there is probably pretty ordered. Those top four would be deal breakers, but from there down with a few exceptions like milking amount (wouldn't want a doe that produces less than half a gallon daily at peak), I am probably pretty flexible.
I'm very excited and a little nervous. I've never added goats from another farm to my herd. It's going to be a new experience, that's for sure! 😃And on a personal note, I’m just excited to see your new additions once you get them.![]()
Just take your time and don’t settle. I always hate NEEDING to buy a buck because I feel rushed and I don’t want to settle. Just take your time and of your top goals are not met move on. There is a animal out there with most of what your wanting, it just might take a little time.I think it sounds like I should not worry so much about people having to say no to my wishes. I know I would not mind if someone came to me with a lot of goals, but I was afraid of coming across as... what's the word... arrogant I guess.I think my list up there is probably pretty ordered. Those top four would be deal breakers, but from there down with a few exceptions like milking amount (wouldn't want a doe that produces less than half a gallon daily at peak), I am probably pretty flexible.
I'm very excited and a little nervous. I've never added goats from another farm to my herd. It's going to be a new experience, that's for sure!
I think my list up there is probably pretty ordered. Those top four would be deal breakers, but from there down with a few exceptions like milking amount (wouldn't want a doe that produces less than half a gallon daily at peak), I am probably pretty flexible. 
Also if your not ready now, I would still start looking at other breeders. They should have kids on the ground and those kids should give you a idea of what a breeder is breeding for and what kind of kids they are producing.
But no I don’t think anyone would think you are arrogant at all.
Just from my interactions with you on here, I don’t think you could come across as arrogant. If you’re still worried about that, make it funny or something, like “I’m looking for my unicorn kinder. I really like x, y, and z in your herd, so I thought I’d check in with you on my search. Here’s what I’d love to add to my herd in order of priority (starting with what is most important). Do you have any available goats that might work for me?”I think it sounds like I should not worry so much about people having to say no to my wishes. I know I would not mind if someone came to me with a lot of goals, but I was afraid of coming across as... what's the word... arrogant I guess.
I'm very excited and a little nervous. I've never added goats from another farm to my herd. It's going to be a new experience, that's for sure!
I’m a little nervous and excited for you and I have no idea why I’m nervous too. Empathy nerves maybe? Lol. I hope you keep us posted throughout the process.
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