Scooby308
Loving the herd life
I have been planning on a dairy breed for some time but work and finances have been drawing me away from my plans of a farm. Now it appears that I may be up and ready by July of this year. I have a few questions.
The farm has 10 acres of pasture that will be fenced with high tensile electric. It is located in NE KY. I intend to use rotational grazing. I will also have at least 2 beef cattle a year that will use those same pastures. I hope to be able to buy an additional 13 acres that will be used as my hay field.
I am looking for a dairy breed that is affable to people. I am looking for a miniature breed with herd size of 5 does. If I can handle that I may ramp up to larger breeds. I am planning on at least 1 buck to keep them fresh when needed. The plan is to produce all our dairy needs on the farm. There are just the two of us so any extra will be used for barter, given away, or used to supplement the chicken and hog feed.
So now it comes the time for all the opinions (which I am asking for). What is the best mini breed of dairy goat and please explain the pros and cons of each breed. I have read volumes and visited a few farms. I guess I am looking for more options.
Thanks in advance,
Christopher
The farm has 10 acres of pasture that will be fenced with high tensile electric. It is located in NE KY. I intend to use rotational grazing. I will also have at least 2 beef cattle a year that will use those same pastures. I hope to be able to buy an additional 13 acres that will be used as my hay field.
I am looking for a dairy breed that is affable to people. I am looking for a miniature breed with herd size of 5 does. If I can handle that I may ramp up to larger breeds. I am planning on at least 1 buck to keep them fresh when needed. The plan is to produce all our dairy needs on the farm. There are just the two of us so any extra will be used for barter, given away, or used to supplement the chicken and hog feed.
So now it comes the time for all the opinions (which I am asking for). What is the best mini breed of dairy goat and please explain the pros and cons of each breed. I have read volumes and visited a few farms. I guess I am looking for more options.
Thanks in advance,
Christopher