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Goats are members of the Caprinae family, along with sheep and antelopes. These animals first lived in Africa, where they provided milk, meat, fiber, and skins, as well as sacrificial offerings.

The first three Nubian goats arrived in the United States in 1909, but the Nubian goat is probably one of the oldest kinds of goats. Nubian goats became popular in France, and then in Victorian England. In the 20th century, Nubians became popular in the United States for the quality of their milk. Nubians are one of eight breeds of dairy goats recognized in the U.S.

Here at GraysLland Acres, we started out with meat goats, but I fell in love with a milk goat, and that is how our herd began.

My main reason for wanting the milk goat was for the milk, just for us to drink. I was raised on a dairy farm and love raw cow's milk, but I knew I didn't want to have to milk a cow twice a day. I only milk my nannies once a day. I shut the babies up in the barn in the evening and milk the nannies before turning the kids out. The nannies know to hold milk back, so you don't have to worry about the kids' going hungry.

We enjoy the goat's milk to drink and cook with. I also make cheese, yogurt, butter and goat's milk soap. Goat's milk is nutritious and digestible, and it also makes a wonderful soap. It's gentle and nourishing to skin, and contains natural alpha hydroxy acids that uncover young, fresh skin. I make a low-lathering gentle soap. I'm still working to perfect my recipe and develop a soap that creates more lather. Add your name to our email list for updates on availability of new products.