How Many Goats are Needed for Dairy Independence? Beginner Goat-Keeper Considerations

Ever wonder how many goats you need to keep so you've always got a fresh supply of milk? This video covers all of the things you need to consider in order to make the decision of how many goats to keep on your homestead. It never hurts to keep a few extra! Goat Math at it's finest!!

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[SageandStoneHomestead]

I've heard that you can get a gallon of milk or more out of milking one LaMancha once a day but I have yet to experience that. I can't wait to experience that one day! What's been your experience milking larger goats?

[Ang]

My goats went almost 2 years fresh. I milked twice a day. Got almost a gallon each day ❤

[lydiajohnson]

I love it when people who ACTUALLY love animals talk about both how their animals work for them and how well they take care of them. Animals were created for us to use, but not abuse. We take good care of them, and we know that their milk, meat, eggs, honey, etc are for us to use.❤

[mandyg]

You could make a whole series on goats.... Food... Shelter.... Fences.... Pasture.... Oh I have so many questions 😂

[hickoryhillinthebigwoods-r]

We have a rule around here: two is one, one is none. When you lose your only buck, you understand that. But it isn't just with goats or sheep. It's with turkey toms, roosters, etc.

[ricardosantiesteban]

Love your video-- I bought 3 female goats-- a few years ago-- I now have 100 goats!! I need to see more of your videos! Tks for your info!!!

[Ang]

Having goats 🐐 you learn to do your own vetting ❤ most of the time . Missing my goats 🐐. Thanks for the video

[Livoirienyvoitrien]

Yes. Use, don’t abuse. You can tell how well these animals fare. Vid tells you what nice people homesteading can make❤

[Hillhobbyfarm]

Wow! You’re suggestion on keeping 6 Nigerian Dwarfs (4 does, 1 buck, and 1 wether) is exactly what we already did! We just got them last week and are really loving them already. Thanks for all the great info!

[cindyboard]

Thanks for another great and informative video!!! There are lots of logistics to consider before starting a herd no matter how small or large. I think you did a great job at covering the important points!! The babies are growing fast but still just as adorable!!! Stay safe!!

[dirtroaddestiny]

Thank you so much for this! We are getting our goat pen and fencing next week! Just researching on the best breed before we get some goats.❤ your channel rocks!

[mandyg]

Yay! My girls and I are so excited for this. We are hoping to start out homestead YAH willing in a year when my husband retires from the Navy so our notebooking subject for homeschooling is homesteading but if course we are breaking it down by subjects and this is perfect! Thank you! 💖

[marykirn]

I Absolutely Love Your Channel. I Am An Extremely Anxious Person, You Give Me Sanity ‼️
Thank You ! I Am A Fan For Life; I Meed Your Channel.

[SteadfastTrailFarm]

I "rented a buck" for 4 years, but this breeding season we have our own bucks and I am so happy we did! I keep one wether with the bucks and one with the does. The wether tells me if one of the girls are in heat! I am excited about having our own intentional breeding line here ♥️

[chickensandapug]

I defiantly have goat fever i can't wait to get more. I love butters and chewie more than i thought i would. They both are very sweet and love to cuddle. I am excited to see how she produces being a mix of nigerian, boar and nubian🥛

[rechellmullen]

I so enjoy your videos!
Several of them I've watched more than once 😍

[twowheelfarm]

I get a full half gallon from one Saanen on her first breading, only milking once a day so far. But I think I am really lucky with her.

[christisstanley]

Love your content! Following. Just about to start my hand with mini/micro farm of 10.5 acres. Your information and ability to say why is invaluable and so very helpful starting my journey. Thank you, looking forwsrd to the next video

[mandyg]

This was such an awesome video! Thank you! Took a minute I was taking notes! Lol

[mandyg]

Questions... Just let me know if you will do video because in sure it can get lengthy and I will just patiently wait for them 😂

1. What age do you stop milking a doe and once you stop does she end up on the table... Or sell.... 🤔

2. What age is good to butcher...

3. What equipment is needed to milk and can that equipment be made...diy fun lol

4. What kind of bedding... Food... Medicine... Too keto on hand... What kind of diseases can the Nigerians get... What about worms?

5. Tips and tricks...

There's a bunch of video ideas! 😆 in sure I will have more questions to come after I watch this video again a few times 😂. Thanks for all you do to help us newbies and your patience. I just love your videos. Your vocabulary and presentation reminds me of a sweet elementary teacher.