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Our
fresh milk is the product of SAANEN goats; first bred
hundreds of years ago to produce the finest milk for
drinking and making cheese. This nutritious milk is
collected at the farm for use in our soap making
operations.
The Saanen dairy goat originated in Switzerland, in the
Saanen Valley. Saanen does are heavy milk producers and
usually yield 3-4 percent milk fat. It is medium to
large in size (weighing approximately 145 lbs/65kg) with
rugged bone and plenty of vigor.
Does should be feminine,
and not coarse. Saanens are white or light cream in
color, with white preferred. Spots on the skin are not
discriminated against. Small spots of color on the hair
are allowable, but not desirable. The hair should be
short and fine, although a fringe over the spine and
thighs is often present. Ears should be erect and
alertly carried, preferably pointing forward. The face
should be straight or dished. A tendency toward a roman
nose is discriminated against. |
