Toggenburg (Goat) — FarmPal
The oldest registered dairy goat breed. Distinguished by their chocolate-brown coat with white Swiss markings. Produce consistently high volumes of lower-fat milk ideal for drinking. Extremely hardy in cold climates.
Origin
Toggenburg Valley, Switzerland
Conservation Status
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Traits
120-150 lbs
Brown with white Swiss marks
Oldest registered breed
Cold hardy
High volume
Moderate size
✓ Pros
- •Extremely cold hardy
- •Long productive life
- •Consistent production
- •Sweet, clean-tasting milk
- •Moderate feed needs
- •Historic breed
✗ Cons
- •Strong-flavored milk if not managed well
- •Lower butterfat (3-3.5%)
- •Seasonal breeders
- •Can be shy/nervous
Housing Requirements
Space
15-25 sq ft per goat in shelter; 200+ sq ft outdoor exercise area per goat
Fencing
4-5 ft woven wire fence (not field fence kids escape). Add electric hot wire at nose height and top. No gaps larger than 4". Goats will test every weakness in your fence.