Re: Goats
[Re: goodlife]
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03/24/21 12:48 AM
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Providence Farm
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We have nubian, alpine, and them crossed.
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Re: Goats
[Re: trapdog1]
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03/24/21 08:28 AM
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Crit-R-Dun
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In my area you used to be able to buy goats at the sale barn for next to nothing. Then a bunch of some ethnic group (Bosnians, maybe?) moved into the area to the south of me to work in a packing plant. Because goat is a big staple in their diet, they have created a pretty good goat market in the area. "honestly she's for my diet"
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Re: Goats
[Re: goodlife]
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03/24/21 11:54 AM
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jht
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We've got a herd of mutts. Mostly descended from Kiko or Nubian stock with some other dairy breeds mixed in here and there. Since our management approach is pretty hands-off, we avoid Boers altogether. The individuals with greater Kiko heritage are consistently the top-performers in our herd.
The problem of goats and fences is a well-known issue for a reason. It's the biggest problem we face, but since we live pretty far from anyone else, it's perhaps less of a problem for us than for others (so far).
Yes, you can waste a lot of money on expensive goats if you want to, but it isn't a requirement. If you just want to have them to eat some leaves, then don't worry about getting pure-bred, registered, high-maintenance animals. Pick up some cheap, sturdy animals and have some fun. Sure, you may not get as much money selling in certain markets, but your expenses don't have to be quite so high either.
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Re: Goats
[Re: goodlife]
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03/24/21 09:41 PM
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Dillrod
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Not to hijack, but price is what has stalled me some on trying it.
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Re: Goats
[Re: Nessmuck]
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03/24/21 10:15 PM
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I drive a Goat....does that count... Nessy, you're the winner!
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Re: Goats
[Re: Dillrod]
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03/24/21 11:06 PM
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KeithC
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Not to hijack, but price is what has stalled me some on trying it. You need to know your market. For the meat market, you breed to have kids of the right weight and other characteristics for the various ethnic holidays where goat meat is consumed. Mature goats sell best at certain holidays and may have to be stinky to unblemished. Certain numbers of teeth have to be exposed for some Muslim holidays. You get more selling to the ultimate consumer, but most people choose to avoid the hassle and mess and sell at auction. For the 4H market, you breed good stock to produce kids for 4H kids to show at their fairs. You breed so that your goats kid on acceptable dates for the local fairs. For the hobby and small farm market, you breed so that you have kids when the weather is good. Good stock costs less over time to keep and sells much easier for the non meat markets. Keith
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Re: Goats
[Re: goodlife]
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03/25/21 08:10 AM
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we raise nigerians for milk purposes . . usually sell the kids for $100-$200 a piece depending . . have a couple that will be kidding within the next couple days
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