Buyer question
Is a Sable goat good for beginners?
Yes: our Animal Library rates the Sable goat 4 out of 5 for beginners (good family dairy goat).
Source: the Sable goat page in the Everybarn Animal Library. Sable goat in the Animal Library
The detail
Sables are colored Saanens, carrying the same Swiss dairy build and heavy milk production in black, brown, grey or patterned coats. ADGA recognized them as their own breed in 2005, and they suit owners who want high milk volume.
- Temperament
- Calm, gentle
- Best fit
- Dairies, family milk
- Energy
- 3 out of 5 (Calm dairy goat)
- Hardiness
- 3 out of 5 (Protect from strong sun)
What to weigh
Sables give a lot of milk, which means twice-daily milking and a high feed bill during lactation. Light-skinned animals can sunburn, and bucks are large and strong in rut.