Toggenburgs????

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Southern....How much do you want a Togg? I have a Mini Togg buck that I could be selling. he is not registered (could be I was told) but from good lines. I could get more info on his bloodline. Of course any body else interested could get in touch with me too.

That would have to be in the future... :(
We are moving and until we do I am not taking on any more animals.
A Mini Togg would be adorable! And I love love love the boys!
I would rather a Togg wether than a doe because I won't breed one.
They are so gorgeous though. Goats really are addictive. :D
A lady I know has a few Toggs and they are super sweet... so I am surprised to read about them not being so "mellow".
 

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My obers, while a stronger flavor, are not pungent or goaty. It is sweet, but distinct.
 

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I have a Togg. She is as sweet as can be, her name is Jackie and she talks to me when I call her. I love her and her milk is horrible. :) She does produce like crazy though. I have other goats, many of them are Togg Alpine crosses and their milk is awesome. Just something about Jackie's milk. I can mix her milk in the bucket with about 4 other goats and I don't notice the flavor at all, just don't try and drink it alone. I kept her daughter from last year, she is 1/2 Alpine, so next year when I breed her I will find out if the Alpine gene won or the Togg.

It can be diet, it can be mineral (cobalt I am told), it can be blood lines, or it can be just a goat, but I don't think it is every Togg out there, there are too many of them to have them all be nasty.

If you are a cheese maker, especially the aged cheeses, the Togg can play into the flavors nicely, just not so much for drinking.

Certainly taste before you buy.
 

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How could you not like this face?:idunno

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Little donkey ears!
I'm going to spend some time with these goats. Maybe it's a difference in what they are fed. Maybe its an acquired taste. Will see. Certainly not putting my dream of mini Nubians off. Just shopping. Maybe I will end up with one of each kind of goat. LOL!
 

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Wow! My goats are a bit offended ;) I've had 3 Toggenburgs from two separate bloodlines, they have all been fairly mellow, friendly( one liked me exclusively) and quiet. I love the Toggenburg as they are a smaller stature than many dairy breeds, are quite beautiful, I've heard the make excellent pack goats, they are very hardy, and winter well. I really do not understand why they are so uncommon. I also don't get why people find the milk distasteful??:idunno my family doesn't drink much milk but we have had some glorious cheeses made from my Togg milk. My brother in law would drink it too, he never mentioned any bad flavors. I would definitely recommend them to anyone for the reasons mentioned. I only wish there was a Togg buck in my state to breed with I just can't seem to find one :[
This is Greta :}
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Wow! My goats are a bit offended ;) I've had 3 Toggenburgs from two separate bloodlines, they have all been fairly mellow, friendly( one liked me exclusively) and quiet. I love the Toggenburg as they are a smaller stature than many dairy breeds, are quite beautiful, I've heard the make excellent pack goats, they are very hardy, and winter well. I really do not understand why they are so uncommon. I also don't get why people find the milk distasteful??:idunno my family doesn't drink much milk but we have had some glorious cheeses made from my Togg milk. My brother in law would drink it too, he never mentioned any bad flavors. I would definitely recommend them to anyone for the reasons mentioned. I only wish there was a Togg buck in my state to breed with I just can't seem to find one :[
This is Greta :}
DSC_0399.jpg~320x480

Where are you located?
Greta is a beauty
 
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We are in Georgia :) thank you!

We are in NC.
If you can't find a buck in GA, you should definitely contact this farm in NC.
Hey, I've bought goats in GA, it isn't too far. :)

http://www.kbarctoggenburgs.com/

Husband and Wife are both vets, and super nice people.
They aren't taking any reservations for does, but you could get a good deal on a buck from one of their first freshners.
 
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