We too have been researching the Dairy Goat Breeds. We're looking to get Saanens, both for their tendancy to be quieter, calmer & give more milk. But everyone has their favorites & will recommend the breed they particularly prefer. Here's website links to the Dairy Goat Breeds, with photos of each breed:
http://users.frii.com/dawog/Goats/DairyGoatFactBook.htm
http://www.goats4h.com/DairyGoats.html
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/DS134
Here's a Great Website with a Wealth of Info on Dairy Goats:
http://fiascofarm.com/goats/
Here's their info & instructions for a milking stand used for both milking & hoof trimming, medicine care, etc. We plan on Building one for use this spring.
http://fiascofarm.com/goats/milkstand.html
MissPrissy (BYC ....(Queen Expert of Goats nearly).....both in care of them & recipe making, recommended to read the book: "Story's guide to raising dairy goats." It can be found at Tractor Supply for less than $20.00
http://www.tractorsupply.com/webapp...0551_10001_111008_-1______?rFlag=true&cFlag=1
Good Luck on Picking your breed
http://users.frii.com/dawog/Goats/DairyGoatFactBook.htm
http://www.goats4h.com/DairyGoats.html
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/DS134
Here's a Great Website with a Wealth of Info on Dairy Goats:
http://fiascofarm.com/goats/
Here's their info & instructions for a milking stand used for both milking & hoof trimming, medicine care, etc. We plan on Building one for use this spring.
http://fiascofarm.com/goats/milkstand.html
MissPrissy (BYC ....(Queen Expert of Goats nearly).....both in care of them & recipe making, recommended to read the book: "Story's guide to raising dairy goats." It can be found at Tractor Supply for less than $20.00
http://www.tractorsupply.com/webapp...0551_10001_111008_-1______?rFlag=true&cFlag=1
Good Luck on Picking your breed
