Browsing on a fall day.
We currently have Alpine and Nubian dairy goats. They’re highly intelligent, remarkably friendly creatures. And, since they’re active, extremely agile and very curious, their antics can entertain you for hours. It’s easy to see why dairy goats have been the ideal addition to our family farm.
Considered one of the Swiss breeds but its origin is believed to be mainly Swiss and French influence. The Alpine is medium to large in size and is considered a good milker with long lactations. A good doe can easily produce 2 or more gallons of milk per day over a 10 month lactation. It is a very popular breed and is adaptable to any climate.
The Nubian goat was developed in England mainly as a dual purpose animal, i.e. for milk and meat. English Swiss type does were crossed with bucks from Eastern countries such as India, Egypt and Ethiopia. Any color or combination of colors is acceptable and the breed is characterized by its Roman nose and long, wide pendulous ears. The Nubian is the most popular breed in North America today and multiple births of 3 and 4 kids are common. The Nubian is also more heat tolerant and less cold tolerant than Swiss breeds which may have something to do with its pendulous ears. They are also favored by buyers who purchase for meat because of their meatier carcass. Milk production is a little less than Swiss breeds but a good Nubian doe can average 1 gallon per day over a 10 month lactation.
If you are interested in a dairy goat from Turkey Feather Farm please feel free to contact us. We have kids available in the spring and early summer, and occasionally sell milking does.
Love your website!! We sell eggs and when they build up (and are old enough) we pickle them. There are several great recipes on the internet. The best one we found includes sugar and pickling spices:)
We are going to buy a couple nubian doelings probably next year and are interested in buying some fresh nonpasturized milk to learn how to make cheese, yogurt etc… Can we buy some from you?
Thank you for your time, Janice
Thank you. Since I did the post on I have found an outlet to sell my eggs. My husband would love it if I pickled them, might have to give that a try.
I’m not milking yet, but should be by mid April. I will contact you once my goats freshen.
hello, I’ve enjoyed reading through your site. I first found your site from a post on jo’s list. sounds like you have a pretty nice operation going there. I am moving to the applegate valley this year to work on a small organic vegetable farm. I was wondering if you thought you might have some milk available this summer when your goats freshen? I would love to get my milk “fix” locally if possible.
thank you kenny
Hi Kenny,
What farm will you be working at? Send me a line when you get here we’ll get you your milk “fix”.
I will be working at whistling duck, on the williams highway about a half mile from water gap road. I start mid march, looking forward to some good goat milk now.