Nubian Goats for Sale

Saco River Farms, Steep Falls, Maine

Nubian Diary Goats

Learn Why We recommend Nubian Goats

Our Nubian Dairy Goats for sale at Saco River Farms are available year round. We sell Nubian dairy goats direct from our farm for breeding stock, pets, companion animals, brush management and meat.

Saco River Farms in Steep Falls, Maine has a long track record for breeding quality Nubian dairy goats. As an operating Maine licensed Goat Dairy, we are constantly working to improve our herd. We understand the needs of small homestead farmers, and more importantly the differences between working and show animals.

Our focus at Saco River Farms is dairy, not the show ring! We do not show our goats. You won’t find us at the fairs, because we’re too busy making the goat milk, cheese and other dairy products our customers love. We believe that value is as important as quality. Saco River Farms sells unregistered Nubian Goats. After all, a pedigree does not guarantee a great milker.

Nubian goats for sale at Saco River Farms are bred for quality and performance. Milk from our Nubian dairy goats is delicious. Nubian goat’s milk offers one of the highest butterfat levels of all dairy breeds, making them very desirable for cheese and yogurt making.

Saco River Farms is a member of the American Dairy Goat Association (ADGA).

Performance Proven. Homestead Focused. Learn more.

Does, Whethers, and Bucks

Male and female goats are available year round for sale at Saco River Farms. Female goats are referred to as Does. Intact Males are Bucks. Neutered males are called Whethers. When buying a goat for breeding, it is also important to know some other terminology. A goat’s mother is referred to as the “Dam” and its father the “Sire”.

Does in Milk for sale

Our inventory of Nubian goats for sale at Saco River Farms often includes does “In Milk“. These does are currently in a milk cycle and ready to produce great tasting goat milk.

Call for current availability.

Yearling Does for sale

Yearling Nubian goats are also available for sale at Saco River Farms. These does are “dry” meaning they are not currently producing milk. They are between 1-2 years old, ready to breed and larger than goat kids. Yearling Nubian does for sale average 80-100 lbs. and will continue to grow to full size (usually by age 3). Yearling does are a good choice if you are looking for a dairy goat but don’t want to wait 2 years for a kid to produce milk.

(Please Note Pictures are not always up to date.)

Nubian Goats for sale (Yearlings)

Pregnant Does for Sale

One of the most cost effective options for starting a small goat herd is to purchase a pregnant Nubian doe. Typically Nubians produce 1-4 kids each kidding, with 2 being the average. The cost of a bred doe can be significantly cheaper than buying a doe and kid separately. Many times a breeder will offer to breed the doe before purchase, or the goat may already be bred and waiting to kid.

Pregnant Nubian goats for sale at Saco River Farms can be a great way to build your homestead herd. Pregnant yearling does are typically not in milk. However we often have older retiring does which can still be bred successfully.

Nubian Goat Kids for Sale

Everyone loves Goat Kids! These playful and adorable little goat kids are sure to be a hit on your farm. Our herd of Nubian goats for sale at Saco River Farms includes many goat kids for sale every year.

We offer doeling, buckling and whether (neutered male) goats for sale.

Saco River Farms offers both registered Nubian goat kids and unregistered “American Nubians” The only difference is a traceable pedigree. Because of the associated costs of registration, the price of registered goats is higher. Please be aware that pedigree does not guarantee a quality goat or high milk production.

All our goat kids are weaned from milk and at least 20 lbs. Sorry, we do not sell bottle babies.

All our goat kids are disbudded, meaning their horns have been removed. An important consideration when buying goats is horns or no horns. In our opinion, horns pose a significant danger to people, pets, and other barnyard friends. They also endanger the animal by making entrapment situations much more common.

Some of our Nubian Goat Kids are pictured here. For the complete list scroll down and click the link below.

Nubian Goats for Sale (Female Kids)

Bucklings for Sale

Why Choose a Nubian Dairy Goat?

Nubian goats are one of the most versatile dairy breeds available, making them an excellent choice for homesteaders, small farms, and families looking to produce their own milk. Their larger size and long, pendulous ears are distinctive, but their real advantage lies in their combination of excellent dairy production, rich milk, and practical dual-purpose value.

One feature many first-time dairy owners overlook is ease of hand milking. Nubians generally have larger teats than many smaller dairy breeds, making them much more comfortable and efficient to milk by hand—especially for people with larger hands or those planning to milk without expensive equipment.

Rich, Creamy Milk

The Nubian does we raise typically peak at approximately 1¼ gallons of milk per day as mature second-freshening does. More importantly, that milk averages 5–6% butterfat, making it exceptionally well suited for:

• 🧀 Artisan cheese
• 🥣 Yogurt
• 🥛 Kefir
• 🧈 Butter
• 🥛 Fresh drinking milk

Higher butterfat not only creates a richer flavor but also improves cheese yield and overall dairy quality.

Great Milk Starts With Great Management

One of the biggest misconceptions about goat milk is that it naturally has a “goaty” flavor.

In reality, excellent goat milk should taste clean, sweet, and fresh.

Milk flavor is influenced far more by animal health, nutrition, sanitation, and careful milk handling than by the breed itself. A consistent diet of quality forage and grain, healthy animals, and proper chilling immediately after milking are the keys to outstanding flavor.

More Than a Dairy Goat

At Saco River Farms, we value Nubians because they are far more than milk producers.

They are one of the best dual-purpose breeds available, capable of producing abundant, high-quality milk while also raising fast-growing kids and contributing to a resilient homestead through pasture improvement, breeding stock, and family food production.

It’s one of the many reasons Nubians became the foundation of our own journey—from a simple homestead to an artisan micro dairy. Learn about our Performance Proven. Homestead Focused. breeding philosophy →

Pasture raised Goats for Meat

Saco River Farms is also a great local source for whole live goats for meat. We sell various size goats to meet your needs, however availability is limited and orders for processed goats need to be made well in advance. We do not offer on farm goat processing, but can give the name of a local butcher.

Only the best feed for our Nubian Dairy Goats!

Our goats are raised on organic pasture in season and quality local hay, supplemented with a high quality grain from Vermont.

Buying a goat from Saco River Farms

The cost of goats varies greatly, depending on quality, age, size and purpose of the animal. When considering buying a goat please keep the following in mind:

• Goats are herding animals. Two or more goats are needed to insure their long term success.
• Keeping goats requires sturdy fencing. Goats are great escape artists.
• Goats require adequate shelter from weather.
• Dairy goats in milk are a big commitment. It is much easier to get a friend to house sit for your cat, then to milk your goats when you are away!
• Despite popular opinion, goats are pretty picky about what they eat.
• Be sure to do a lot of research learning about how to care for goats before jumping in.
• DO NOT BUY GOAT KIDS BEFORE THEY ARE FINISHED WEANING!!! Feeding kids goat milk and/or formula is very expensive and demanding.

Before contacting us about a goat for sale…

• What is the purpose of this goat?
• What is your budget for the whole project? Goats, shelter, feed, fencing, etc.
• When do you need it/them?

Custom Processing Option for Meat Goats

For customers interested in goats for meat, we now have a nearby custom butcher option available through
Brookside Custom Cutting
in Buxton, Maine. 207-749-1771

Brookside offers custom livestock slaughter and cutting services, including goat processing. In some cases, pickup and transport of live animals may be available by arrangement.

This can make purchasing a goat for meat much simpler for families who want local, farm-raised meat but do not have the setup or experience to process an animal themselves.

• Custom slaughter and cutting available
• Goat cut sheet available through Brookside
• Live animal pickup may be available by arrangement
• Customer works directly with the butcher for processing details and fees

Important: Saco River Farms sells the live animal. Processing is arranged separately between the customer and the butcher. Custom processed meat is for the customer’s own use and is not retail meat sold by Saco River Farms.


View Brookside Custom Cutting Livestock Forms


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Frequently Asked Questions About Nubian Goats for Sale

Do you currently have Nubian goats available?

Availability changes throughout the season. Please visit our Goats Available Now page to see goats currently ready to leave the farm.

Are your goat kids weaned before they leave?

Yes. Goats listed as ready now are fully weaned and old enough to transition to a new home.

Do you sell both doelings and bucklings?

Yes. We may have doelings, bucklings, yearlings, does, or breeding stock available depending on the season and herd needs.

Where are you located?

Saco River Farms is located in Steep Falls, Maine.

Why choose Nubian goats?

Nubians are valued for rich, high-butterfat milk, practical homestead production, easier hand milking, and strong dual-purpose value. Learn more on our Why Nubian Goats? page.