Lazy S Farm - Our Goats Page

The Anglo-Nubian, or simply Nubian in the United States, is most likely the oldest species of goat known to mankind. Some breeders feel the name Nubian is not an accurate name for the breed, due to the crosses made in its development. The name "Nubian" originates from Nubia, a desert region in Northern Sudan. It is said that the animals from this area did not play an important part in the development of the Anglo-Nubian. Although the French started working on the Nubian type animals before the English, credit must be given to the British for the development of the present day Nubian. Known as the Anglo-Nubian, the Nubian is mainly a combination of two pure breeds, the Anglo or English, and the Nubian, whose origin is more obscure, tracing to a variety of sources.

Nubian type does were imported into America as early as 1896, but most of these early imports were lost to the breed until the import of three animals by Mr. J. R. Gregg of California, in 1913. These animals formed the nucleus from which Nubians in America descended. Mr. Gregg developed two important lines: the Bonzai line Holly Lodge Shingle, who was a grandson of Bricket Cross, and a great grandson to Sedgemere Sangers, and the Inkyo line from Scriveton Bellerophone.

Between 1909 and 1918, Anglo was dropped from the name and forty were registered as Purebred Nubians in the United States. In 1917 Major D. C. Mowat brought in five Anglo-Nubians into British Columbia, Canada. The bucks he had were Harborough Volunteer and Edenbrook Cyrus, a pure white hornless sire of many Nubians including Spring Beauty AR #7, the first Nubian to qualify for an AR.

Due to their Middle-Eastern heritage, Anglo-Nubians can live in very hot climates and have a longer breeding season than other dairy goats. Considered a dairy or dual-purpose breed, Anglo-Nubians are known for the high butterfat content of their milk, although on average, the breed produces less volume of milk than other dairy breeds. Nubians are now the most popular breed in the United States and continue to outnumber all the currently recognized breeds.

The Nubian is a relatively large, proud, and graceful dairy goat of mixed Asian, African, and European origin, known for high quality, high butterfat, milk production.

Nubians are large, with does weighing at least 135 lb. and 175 lb. for bucks. The minimum height of the breed, measured at the withers, is 30 inches for does and 35 inches for bucks. Like most dairy goats, they are normally kept hornless by disbudding within approximately two weeks of birth.

The head is the distinctive breed characteristic, with the facial profile between the eyes and the muzzle being strongly convex (Roman nose). The ears are long (extending at least one inch beyond the muzzle when held flat along the face), wide and pendulous. They lie close to the head at the temple and flare slightly out and well forward at the rounded tip, forming a "bell" shape. The ears are not thick, with the cartilage well defined. The hair is short, fine and glossy.

Any color or colors, solid or patterned, is acceptable.

We purchased our original stock from Sassy Springs Farm here in Cullen. and still have two of the does and one wether. We have also purchased a beautiful nubian buck from Millworks Farm in Chesterfield VA. Rupert is registered A.D.G.A.

Once the does deliver their offspring, we use the milk to make cheese, lotions, soaps, and of course, milk. Most of our kids will be sold, only a few will be kept to increase our herd.

We raise our livestock and produce without steroid, hormones, or pesticides. We believe that farming should be done naturally. The earth's most delicious, most healthful foods are made when farmers work in harmony with nature. We strive to improve soil health and crop vitality by natural means. We never use synthetic fertilizers, pesticides, fungicides, or herbicides. Our livestock feed on unsprayed pasture. We do not use any hormones or antibiotics. In addition to grazing, our livestock is fed quality hay and a small amount of locally-milled grain daily.