Best breed of Goats for Milk

[Rustaholic]

I hope to get another milk goat or two.

I would appreciate info on which breed to get.

Here is the info I would like to have.

Amount of milk per day.

Percentage of cream in the milk.

Is it a good breeder as in does that breed birth kids okay.

Thank you.

[Deleted]

I agree. High producing purebred individuals (usually) have more needs and more problems than average producers to maintain their production. There is a happy medium to maintenance vs. production. One or 2 extra good producers can give more milk, less maintenance and a continuous supply of milk. A good cross breed with the traits you want (need) make good producers. Also a cross breed can give you good meat quality, instead of a liability....James

[jupiter]

I've had saanens. I didn't like their personalities, milk and they require a lot of grain to keep them at a good weight. They also are more susceptible to worms. My favorite goat was a alpine. She was stubborn, but she loved us and we loved her. She produced 2 gallons a day. We now have mini nubians and mini mancha goats. They give between a gallon to a gallon and a half of creamy, sweet milk.

[Rustaholic]

Thank you Folks, I was thinking a mix breed goat would be best. Years ago we had Alpines and they were very easy to care for. I will probably start with a couple Alpines then breed them with a lamancha.

[mzgarden]

Rustaholic, I think you forgot to end your post with, "and I'll be happy to share pictures of them, especially the kids."

[Rustaholic]

Dec 1, 2018 11:25:10 GMT mzgarden said:

Rustaholic , I think you forgot to end your post with, "and I'll be happy to share pictures of them, especially the kids."

That part is a GIVEN. New goat kids are just too cute to not take pictures and share them.