Description
Toggenburg goats for sale suit farmers who want steady milk from a medium-sized dairy goat with good udders and slightly richer milk. The Toggenburg is a brown Swiss dairy goat with white face stripes, known for good udders, persistent milk production and a long working life.
DRM Livestock supplies Toggenburg kids, older kids, yearling does, pregnant does and breeding bucks, with delivery arranged to your farm anywhere in South Africa. Tell us what you need and we will send you a written quote with current prices and transport.
Toggenburg Goats for Sale: What We Supply
We supply Toggenburg goats in 5 categories, so you can buy exactly what your herd needs rather than whatever happens to be in the pen.
| Category | Age or stage | Best for |
|---|---|---|
| Toggenburg kids | 1 to 3 months | Raising future milking does |
| Older Toggenburg kids | 4 to 11 months | Growing out as replacement milkers |
| Yearling Toggenburg does | 12 to 15 months | Building or growing a breeding herd |
| Pregnant Toggenburg does | In kid | Adding does that kid soon after arrival |
| Toggenburg breeding bucks | Adult | Breeding milky replacement does with good udders |
Prices for our Toggenburg goats for sale are on request, because they depend on the category, the number of animals and the market at the time. Every written quote includes current prices, availability and transport to your farm, usually within one working day.
Why Farmers Choose Toggenburg Goats
The Toggenburg comes from the Toggenburg valley in Switzerland and is one of the oldest known dairy goat breeds.
- Milk: good milk yield with a long lactation, well suited to cheese and home dairies.
- Persistent milk: good udders and steady production over a long lactation, with slightly richer milk than the Saanen.
- Size: a medium-sized goat that is easy to handle and milk.
- Temperament: alert but friendly, and easy to work with.
Like any dairy goat, a Toggenburg milks according to how well she is fed. Good feed, clean water, shelter and a hygienic milking routine are essential.
Registered goats of this breed are recorded with SA Stud Book, which is also a good place to find breed standards and registered breeders.
Where Toggenburg Goats Do Best
Toggenburgs do best in semi-intensive systems with good feed and shelter, and cope with a wider range of conditions than the Saanen. They are a good choice for smaller dairies, farm cheese makers and households that want their own milk.
Choosing the Right Toggenburg Goats
Not all Toggenburg goats for sale suit every farm. Match the animal to the job you need it to do.
Toggenburg kids and older kids
Kids are an affordable start, but will only milk after their first kidding. Look for healthy, active kids from does with a good milk record and the breed’s brown coat and white markings.
Yearling Toggenburg does
Choose does with a deep body, strong feet and legs and a well-attached udder with two well-placed teats. Ask about their mothers’ milk yield.
Pregnant Toggenburg does
Pregnant does are the quickest route to milk. Plan feeding and a milking setup before they arrive.
Toggenburg bucks
Choose a buck from a productive dam, with strong legs and two firm, even testicles. His daughters’ milk is his real value.
What to Check Before You Buy
Before you commit to any Toggenburg goats for sale, from us or anyone else, check:
- Mouth: teeth should meet the pad squarely. Check the age against the teeth.
- Feet and legs: watch the goat walk. Goats on veld cover a lot of ground every day.
- Condition: feel over the back and ribs. A good coat can hide a thin goat.
- Eyelids: pale inner eyelids can mean a heavy wireworm burden.
- Lumps: hard swellings near the jaw, neck or shoulder can be caseous lymphadenitis, a contagious abscess disease. Avoid those animals.
- Udder on does: two functional teats and a soft udder. Testicles on bucks: two, firm and even.
- Paperwork: the seller’s registered mark, a document of identification, vaccination history and, where required, a veterinary movement permit.
Delivery and Paperwork
Our Toggenburg goats for sale are delivered to farms across South Africa, including the Eastern Cape, Western Cape, Northern Cape, Free State, KwaZulu-Natal, Gauteng, Mpumalanga, Limpopo and North West. Transport is quoted separately, because it depends on the number of animals, the distance and the route.
Goats are cloven-hoofed, so they fall under the current foot-and-mouth disease movement controls. They may only move with the correct documents and, in affected areas, an official veterinary movement permit. We handle the identification documents with every sale and work with the state vet on movement requirements. If you farm in a bont tick area, ask your vet about heartwater protection before goats from tick-free areas arrive. On arrival, keep new animals apart from your herd for at least 28 days and give them time to settle before you work them.
How to Order Toggenburg Goats
- Tell us what you need: the number of animals, the category (kids, older kids, yearling does, pregnant does or bucks), and your farm location.
- Get a written quote: we send current prices, availability and transport costs, usually within one working day.
- Confirm and pay: only into our business account, against an official invoice from DRM LIVE STOCK (Company No. K2023207798).
- Delivery: we arrange transport and paperwork to your farm.
Read more on our how to buy page, or request a Toggenburg quote now.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Toggenburg goats cost in South Africa?
It depends on the category, the number of goats and the market at the time. We send current prices, availability and transport costs with every written quote.
Toggenburg or Saanen: which is better?
Saanens usually give more milk, while Toggenburgs are smaller, have slightly richer milk and are known for good udders and a long, steady lactation. Both breeds do best in cooler conditions, so the right choice depends on your feed, climate, market and how much milk you need.
Are Toggenburg goats good for cheese?
Yes. Toggenburg milk is well suited to cheese and home dairying.
Can Toggenburg goats live on veld?
Not as a dairy goat. Like the other Swiss dairy breeds, Toggenburgs do best in cooler conditions with good feed, clean water, shade and shelter. They are the least suited dairy breed to very hot, humid conditions, so plan housing and shade before you buy.
Do you deliver Toggenburg goats to my farm?
Yes. We arrange delivery across South Africa. Transport is quoted separately, based on the number of goats and the distance.
Do the goats come with documents?
Yes. Every animal comes with a document of identification, and we work with the state vet on any movement permits required under the foot-and-mouth controls.
Looking for Toggenburg Goats for Sale? Request a Quote
If you are ready to buy Toggenburg goats, request a quote with the number and type of goats you need and your farm location. For more on goats, read our guide to goat farming in South Africa, or compare the Saanen, the highest-yielding dairy breed. Comparing dairy breeds? See our guide to Saanen vs Toggenburg goats.
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