How Much Milk Does A Goat Produce? What to Expect From Your Dairy Goat

Thinking about getting dairy goats but not sure how much milk they'll actually produce? In this video, I break down what affects milk production, how different breeds compare, and how many goats you may need to meet your family's milk needs. I'll share the breed we chose for our farm, how much milk our goats produce, what we do with all that milk, and some important questions to help you determine how many goats you'll need and what breed is best for your family's milk needs. Whether you're planning for a homestead, family milk supply, or future farm goals, this video will help you make a more informed decision. Timestamps: 00:00 How much milk can a goat really produce? 00:11 Welcome to my channel 00:26 How much milk should I expect? 00:46 Breed is a great guideline 01:16 Look at the genetics! 01:48 Other factors to be aware of 02:01 Ask the breeder a lot of questions 02:24 The different breeds 03:31 The breed we chose for our farm 04:09 How much my goats produce 04:18 Hybrid breeds 05:27 What do we do with all the milk? 06:33 How many goats do I need? 07:11 Milk needs: ratios 08:37 Think about your space 09:22 What breeds are available around you? 10:31 What state of life do you want your goats? 12:04 How are you going to freshen your goats? 12:35 It can take a few years to get into good production 13:09 One last thing… 15:31 Those are my tips! 🐐 I’d Love to Support You On Your Goat Journey! The Dairy Goat Collective is a membership for milkmaids who want to learn holistic goat care without the overwhelm. Access a growing library of mini courses, private podcast, and monthly live zoom meetings, and be a part of a vibrant community of goat ladies. 👉https://thenestinthewest.com/dairy-go... ​​🌿 FREE RESOURCE — Kidding Supply Guide A helpful checklist (with links!) of all my favorite kidding supplies to help you feel confident and prepared. 👉 Get your free download here: https://lively-block-45106.myflodesk.... 🧀 WANT TO MAKE CHEESE WITH YOUR GOAT MILK? If you’re also planning to turn that fresh milk into delicious cheese, I teach homesteaders how to make beautiful wheels of cheese from start to finish in my online course, Goat Cheese Academy. It’s perfect for beginners or anyone looking to improve their goat milk cheesemaking. 👉 Learn more here: https://thenestinthewest.com/goat-che... 💌 Stay in the Loop Sign up for my email newsletter for regular tips on goat care, homesteading, cheesemaking, and behind the scenes of our farm life. 👉 Sign up here: https://lively-block-45106.myflodesk.... 🌻 Follow Along on Instagram: / nest.in.the.west Thanks so much for watching! Your goat and cheese loving friend, Sarah