Nubian Dairy Goats
When we decided to move to the country our original intent was to buy or set up a dairy goat farm. We love Greek style yogurt, specialty cheeses and ice cream. Jay grew up raising and showing goats in Montana so goats are one of the loves of his life. It took us longer than we wanted but we're finally making this part of our dream come true. Currently we have 12 purebred Nubian dairy goats. Nubians are originally from north Africa and the Middle East so they tolerate the extreme heat of Texas summers. They can be characterized by their long floppy ears, roman nose and large size. It's been said that the Star Wars character Jar Jar Binks was modeled after the Nubian goat. Female goats are called does and can weigh around 135 lbs and male goats called bucks around 180 lbs. Minimum height at the top of the shoulders is 30 inches for females and 35 inches for males. Although this breed produces less milk than other dairy goat breeds they are known for the high butterfat content of their milk.
We spend considerable time with our goats so they are gentle, very friendly and easy to handle. In a way goats are like dogs except they sleep in the barn. They seem to enjoy our visits with them and they are very attentive when we talk to them. To identify them Jay has given each one a Japanese name based on their markings or their personality.
We spend considerable time with our goats so they are gentle, very friendly and easy to handle. In a way goats are like dogs except they sleep in the barn. They seem to enjoy our visits with them and they are very attentive when we talk to them. To identify them Jay has given each one a Japanese name based on their markings or their personality.
We have baby goats!!!!!!
Three kids born within one week from Takara, TenTen and Yume. There are 2 males and 1 female pictured here at 2 weeks of age. All kids look very much like their father Yagi. Photo by Crystal Buckey
First born was Takara's daughter
Since all the adult goats have Japanese names we decided to name the next generation with Turkish names. This is Guzel which is Turkish for beauty. Thanks to Linda Sinclair who was visiting at the time of Guzel's birth. Linda is a midwife and was most helpful and calm during all the excitement of this first birth. Photo by Crystal Buckey
Mom Takara with daughter Guzel
Guzel is two days old and already jumping and down on the bales of straw in the nursery barn.