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kim m asked in PetsOther - Pets · 1 decade ago

favorite dairy goat-what's yours?

my daughter is interested in getting dairy goats -- anyone have a particular breed they think is best adn why

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    1 decade ago
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    this is really a matter of opinion. If you want high milk production with low butterfat go with saanen, or alpine, or toggenburg.

    Personally i do not like any of those.. i like nubians and lamanchas

    lamanchas are the most laid back and most affectionate.

    nubians are hams. and not the brightest.

    Nubians have very long ears. it really comes down to what you want in a dairy goat. high butterfat with decent milk i would say nubian, or lamancha.

    Now if the amount of milk doesn't matter but you want high butterfat. nigerian dwarf goats are a true mini dairy goat. i have nigerians as well and nubians and lamanchas.

    if you want to look at pictures you can check out my website

    www.foxfiredairygoats.com

    and www.heartsnhooves.com

    feel free to e-mail me with any questions on care or other stuff

    barehnh@aol.com

    Bryan Bare

    Source(s): breed and show nubian, nigerian dwarf, and lamancha goats.
  • 1 decade ago

    I personally like the nubians because of their markings but a breeder near me has saanens and they have got very good temperments

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