I would like a dairy goat but don't know which breed...

Quote:1. We are yet to get goats, but we have heard nothing but good about Alpines, Nubians, and La Manchas.
2. I asked this question too. Usually, yes, but it really depends on the horse and the goat.

 

I can't comment on the larger breeds to much extent other than to say I haven't met a Nubian I didn't love yet .

 

I was interested in a goat also. How much land does a person need for a goat?

Anyone have a pic of a nubian?

 

https://www.backyardchickens.com/forum/viewtopic.php?id=99913

 

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

 

I 2nd getting hold of that book. All the Storey's guides are accurate and should be anyone's first step before acquiring livestock.

 

My moma raised Nubians when i was growing up for few yrs, they were pretty cool we had an accassional LaMancha and now i have ND and MiniMancha and an Oberhaslis. I would say ND are the COOLEST EVER for a mini goat,which i prefer because i dont have a huge pasture or anything. In my experience LaManchas are super sweet and inquisitive little creatures. They are great milkers too.

 

I am posting a pic of my very fav of my nubians. She is just about 8 1/2 months old. She does not have perfect conformation but she is going to be a family milk goat so I am not too worried about that. But she is so super sweet most of the time.