Hi everyone! It's been quite a few years since I last had goats and I've forgotten quite a bit of details I'm hoping ya'll won't mind helping me with. I'm looking at getting goats rather than a cow because they consume less feed and water. Water is precious stuff here so that is no small consideration. I will change out the water every day and use what's left over on the plants. Much less waste with a goat over a cow. I'm thinking of getting a lamancha or a saneen. Possibly a cross of one of those breeds with a nubian. How much milk should a good milker of one of those breeds give per day....in quarts please...never did well measuring milk in pounds though I know it's more accurate. How much feed should I expect a good milker to consume per day and how much water? Any idea how much a decent milker should cost? I know that is a very subjective question but I need as much info as I can get before I wade into this venture. Thanks!
Edited to add: I also need info about electric fencing. I'm seriously considering just having a lot rather than a pasture. Most of the native plants here probably aren't good for goats. I'm busy tearing out creosote bushes and planting native grasses but that will take a while. Would I be better off to just have a nice size lot for them or do I need a pasture fenced in?
Edited to add: I also need info about electric fencing. I'm seriously considering just having a lot rather than a pasture. Most of the native plants here probably aren't good for goats. I'm busy tearing out creosote bushes and planting native grasses but that will take a while. Would I be better off to just have a nice size lot for them or do I need a pasture fenced in?