I would like to get a goat.....what breed should I get?

[sillystunt]

I am in Florida as well...I found these farms......

www.freewebs.com/tinystarz

and
www.freewebs/westwoodacres

i am considering the nigerian dwarf goats cause i really only want small amounts of milk

 

[goatdude95]

Nigerians Dwarfs are wonderful. Clean, small, smart and quiet.
Did I mention adorably cute to watch?

No get pygmies Nigerians have better markings but pygmy is better

 

[chris09]

if you going to make cheese and want to get a dairy breed.
I like nubians they have the highest butter fat and mine milk around a gallon to a gallon and a half a day. I also have a togg. I like them as well and I get 2 gallons a day from her and this is her first freshing..
Chris

 

[mkeawsh]

Have you look into Myotonic Goats? They are very friendly and personable if your looking for a pet. If for food - they have more meat on them. They are good also for milking.

 

[mkeawsh]

Thank you all for the info.....it looks like I need a cow and a goat LOL....cow for the milk and cream for butter and cheese and a goat for the milk that is better for you. If I went with a cow ( I do have the acreage for one) my son has beef cattle and I could breed her to his bull and have a beef to butcher. I have a lot to think about....any more input would be great!!!

Thanks again! You are all so helpful

You can make cream, cheese with goats milk.

 

[Buckhorn Farm]

Thank you evreyone for the info. I am thinking I should look at a nubian or nubian/mix. So looking forward to getting a goat.