In the Deep South

[Tea Chick]

Hi!
We're looking at getting a milk goat, so I'm here to find information on choosing a breed, how to start, which age to get, etc. We want milk. We were thinking about starting with a pregnant female.
Any info, advice, experience, etc. would be very welcome!!!
Thanks.

 

[elevan]

Welcome to BYH!

Any dairy breed will give you plenty of milk, but I'm partial to small breeds so I'd go with a Nigerian Dwarf.
You'll want to get a companion for your goat as they are herd animals and do better when they have a herd even if it's just 2 of them. So you could get 2 females or 1 female / 1 wethered male.
There is a lot of info on this site so read read read Best wishes!

 

[Tea Chick]

Does wethered mean castrated?

Thank you. I didn't know there were miniature goats. Could you please post a pic of the miniature Nigerian goats or post a link for me?

I will read up on them. Thanks!

 

[elevan]

Does wethered mean castrated?

Yes

http://goatweb.com/nigerian-dwarfs/

 

[Tea Chick]

Thanks!

 

[Four Winds Ranch]

Welcome to BYH!!!! I don't know a whole lot about goats, yet, but am hoping to learn along with you!

 

[Tea Chick]

Welcome to BYH!!!! I don't know a whole lot about goats, yet, but am hoping to learn along with you!

Thanks for the welcome!
I'm looking forward to learning with you too!

 

[Support]

Welcome to BYH!

 

[Tea Chick]

Thank you!!!