Emola Farm has Nubian goats for sale at our farm in Mabank, Texas. Nubians are the long-eared dairy goats, and they are the usual starting point for a family that wants its own milk. Call 903-880-0124 for current availability.
What Is a Nubian Goat?
Nubians — properly Anglo-Nubians — are a large dairy breed developed in England from British stock crossed with goats out of Africa, the Middle East, and India. They are unmistakable: long, wide, pendulous ears that hang well below the jaw, and a distinctly convex “Roman” nose.
They come in almost every color and pattern. They are one of the most popular dairy breeds in the United States and the dairy breed most commonly seen in East Texas.
Nubian Milk: Rich, Not Plentiful
This is the trade-off that matters, and it is worth understanding before you buy.
Nubians do not give the highest volume of milk among dairy breeds — a Saanen or an Alpine will typically out-produce them. What a Nubian gives you is higher butterfat and higher protein, which means richer milk and better yields when you make cheese, soap, butter, or ice cream from it.
If you want the most gallons in the pail, Nubian is not the breed. If you want milk that tastes good on its own and works well for cheese, it usually is.
Nubians also tend to have a longer breeding season than most dairy breeds, which gives you more flexibility on when a doe freshens and can help you keep milk available for more of the year.
They Are Loud. Genuinely Loud.
Nubians are the most vocal common goat breed, and it is not a small difference — they are talkative, opinionated, and they will let you know when they want something. Owners who love the breed usually find it endearing. Neighbors sometimes do not.
If you have close neighbors or you are on a small lot in town, factor this in honestly before you buy. It is the most common complaint from first-time Nubian owners, and nobody warns them.
Who Buys Nubians
- Families wanting their own milk. The most common reason by far.
- Cheese and soap makers. High butterfat is exactly what you want for both.
- Homesteads. A dual-purpose animal — Nubians are large framed, so surplus kids have real meat value in a way most dairy breeds do not.
- 4-H and FFA dairy projects. Call early with your show date.
What to Look at When Buying a Dairy Goat
A dairy goat is different from a meat goat, and you should be looking at different things.
- The udder. Attachment, shape, and teat placement. A poorly attached udder is a short milking career and a daily frustration.
- Temperament. You will handle this animal twice a day, every day. A doe that will not stand quietly on the stand makes milking miserable.
- Feet and legs. A doe carrying a full udder needs to be structurally sound.
- Freshening history. Ask when she last kidded and what she milked. If the seller does not know, that tells you something.
Come look at a dairy doe in person. This is not an animal to buy from a photo.
Keeping Nubians in Texas
Fencing
Woven wire or goat panels, tight to the ground, with openings small enough that a horned goat cannot get its head through. Nubians are large and will lean on anything weak. We build fencing, gates, and pens and do welding.
Milking Setup
Have a milking stand and a routine in place before the doe arrives. Milking is a twice-a-day commitment that does not pause for holidays or weather, and it is the part people underestimate.
Feed and Minerals
A doe in milk needs good hay, browse, fresh water, and loose minerals made for goats. Do not use sheep minerals — they are formulated without copper and goats need copper.
Parasites and Hooves
Internal parasites are the leading health problem for goats in East Texas. Hooves need trimming on a schedule. Both are routine if you stay ahead of them and expensive if you do not.
Where We Are
Emola Farm, 759 VZ CR 2704, Mabank, Texas 75147 — near Cedar Creek Lake in Van Zandt County, within a straightforward drive of Athens, Canton, Kaufman, Terrell, Gun Barrel City, Corsicana, Tyler, and the Dallas–Fort Worth area.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do you have Nubian goats right now?
Availability changes weekly. Call 903-880-0124 and we will tell you what is on the farm.
How much do Nubian goats cost?
It depends on age, sex, whether the doe is in milk, and whether the animal is registered. A proven milker is priced differently from a young doeling. We quote by phone.
How much milk does a Nubian give?
It varies a great deal by individual animal, stage of lactation, and feed. Nubians give less volume than Saanens or Alpines but richer milk with higher butterfat. Ask about the specific doe rather than the breed average.
Are Nubians good for beginners?
Yes, with one caveat — the twice-a-day milking commitment is real. The goats themselves are hardy and friendly.
Are your Nubians registered?
Ask when you call and we will tell you exactly what the animal is and what paperwork, if any, comes with it.
Do I need two goats?
Yes. Goats are herd animals and one kept alone does poorly — and a lonely Nubian is a loud Nubian.