Does anyone have pygmy goats as milkers? I have an opportunity to purchase some 'exposed' nannies for $50-$75 each and wonder about the milk. I've heard the milk is more like cows milk. We have never had goats before. Because of where we live and the fact we don't need a tremendous amount of milk each day, I have been leaning toward pygmies.
What do you all think?
Pygmy Goats
I'd strongly recommend you go to http://fiascofarm.com/goats/index.htm and read through their information before you even buy your first goat! I have 4 Boer goats and sometime this week we're picking up our 5th. Mine are meat goats not dairy so my situation is a bit different.
MollyD
Thanks, Molly. I did read it and it gave me more questions to ask the owner.
I see goat soap, goat cheese in your future.LOL
Love Goat Milk
And it makes great butter also.
Lavina
There is a professor in Cuba who has reportedly developed a pygmy dairy cow that produces just enought milk each day for a family of five or something. Doesn't require that much feed or pasture. The idea is for each family to be able to produce its own dairy products and be self-sufficient. This is a great idea--but no one here seems to be doing it. All the really small cattle I see are beef cattle. Of course a goat might be the answer--but I like the idea of a little cow.
Cat, You'd love a minature Jersey cow then!
http://www.miniaturejerseyassociation.com/BreedingProgram.htm
Yes! saanansandy. That is exactly what I want! Thanks so much for the link--I've googled and never been able to find anything like it.
They are adorable!
there is another small cow i had looked into.... something from UK, a heritage breed?