Fast Facts About Saanen Goats



Discover fast facts about Saanen goats! Here, at Spencer's Farm, we enjoy raising goats and these dairy goats are no exception.

The Saanen goats originated in the Saanen Valley of Switzerland. The female goats,(does), produce heavy amounts of milk. These goat breeds can give two gallons of milk per day.

They are medium to large weighing approximately 145 pounds. The males stand approximately 40 inches in height while the females stand about 30 inches tall. They are the largest of all the dairy goat breeds.

They have tough bones and can show lots of “pep” in their personality. Their temperament is mostly calm and mild mannered. They are eager to please. These dairy goats are easy for children to handle and are popular in showmanship classes due to their calm nature. They enjoy the companionship of other goats and people. They are sweet and lovable animals.

Playing with Spencer's Farm Saanen baby goats is so much fun! These cute pets like to play "King of the Hill!"

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They are white or light cream in color and may have spots on their skin or hair. Some breeders have referred to them as "living marshmallows."



Their hair is generally short, with some having just a fringe of hair over their spine or thighs. They have a straight, "dished," face with ears standing erect and pointing forward.

These goat breeds are sensitive to "excessive" sunlight. Because of their light colored skin they are susceptible to sunburns or skin cancer. They can adapt to most climates but would not survive excessive heat found in desserts or tundras. They perform much better in shady or cooler conditions.

They like to browse a pasture and eat leaves, clover or other plant growth and will eat grass, like sheep, if necessary. They eat hay, millet or other grain too. They drink one or two gallons of water a day.

Raising goats can be a challenge. Learn the basics of goat care.

Alpine and Sannen dairy goats produce the milk used in Spencer's Farm natural bath and body products. Why do we use goats milk in our homemade skin care products? Goats milk offers multiple skin care benefits!

A country jam festival, Goats, Music and More is in Lewisburg, Tennessee, October 8th, 9th and 10th, 2010! This festival is one of the top twenty events in the entire Southeast, USA! It has grown through the years from hundreds to thousands of visitors. People from the USA and other countries attend this festival.

Find goat shows, activities for adults and children, country music artists, gospel singers, entertainment, arts and crafts, food and fun for the entire family. Admission is free!

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