Choosing a Goat Breed for Your Farm
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It can be so challenging to choose a breed of goat to raise. But you should not choose your goats like you choose pets, which is often based on appearance, color, or size. If you want your goats to serve a purpose, such as dairy or meat, you really should choose the breed that is going to help you meet your goals. Since we don't drink milk, our goat milk is almost all used exclusively for making cheese, which is why we have Nigerian dwarf. Since they have the highest butterfat of any breed, we get a much higher cheese yield than we would with another breed. But if you need several gallons of milk a day, I would suggest one of the larger dairy goat breeds. In this episode, I also discuss why you should start with only one breed, as well as the disadvantage of having breeds of different sizes. Full show notes here -- https://thriftyhomesteader.com/choosing-a-goat-breed-for-your-farm/ To see the most recent episodes, visit  ForTheLoveOfGoats.com
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