Frequently Asked Questions
What are some Boer Goat Characteristics?
* Boer goats normally have distinctive brown heads and white bodies.
* Some goats also can be fully white or brown colored.
* They possess long, nodding ears just like the ethnic group goats.
* They area unit terribly hardy and might adopt themselves with most styles of weather and climate.
* They area unit noted for having high fertility rates and for being quick growing and docile.
What are the price of meat goats?
Several factors determine the cost of a goat. It is important to know exactly what you are looking for so that you get your money’s worth. Age, breed, type, gender, as well as farmer circumstance all play vital roles in a goat’s purchase price.
Goats range in cost from $0 – over $2,000 depending on age, gender, quality, pedigree and performance. Male goats tend to be less expensive than female goats.
What is a meat goat?
Meat goats are goats that are not ideal for milk production but are great for meat production. This means that they are raised and bred for their meat and are not milked by farmers throughout the year.
Not all meat goat owners intend on harvesting their goats for meat, that is just how they are referred to since they are not great milk producers.
Breeds like the Boer, Kiko, Pygmy, and fainting goats are all considered meat goats.
What is a duel-purpose goat??
Dual-purpose goats can produce adequate amount of milk for farmers and can perform well as meat goats. Nubian goats are considered dual-purpose goats, used for both meat and dairy production by farmers. Mixed breed goats, depend on the breeds involved, often fall under this category.
What is a SHOW GOAT?
Show goats are those that are bred and most often registered for their proven ability to perform in goat and livestock shows. They can also be meat or dairy goats, but they are mainly intended for show competitions.
These goats will be registered with the ADGA, the American Dairy Goat Association, or the American Goat Society, or other breed specific registries.
Show quality goats typically cost a lot more than other types of goats due to their proven bloodlines and ability to compete as well as their potential to produce income by yielding offspring.
What is a PET goat?
Goats that are advertised as pets are those that are intended to be companion animals and pets. They can be dairy, meat, dual-purpose, or unregistered purebred goats. Pet goats are great additions to any farm, even if goats are not the main focus. Almost any breed of goat can make great pets and companion animals on a farm. Pet goats usually are cheaper than goats that are intended for milk or meat production and significantly cheaper than registered show goats.
What are Registered Purebred vs. Non-registered Mixed Breed?
Registered purebred goats are those that are registered with a national goat registry to verify their bloodlines. Anyone can say they have a purebred goat, but the only real proof are registry papers that prove lineage.
Purebred goats are a single specific breed and are not the product of two separate breeds. Purebred goats can range in price from $200 to upwards of $2,000 or more in some circumstances!
Mixed breed goats are not able to be registered because they are the product of two or more different goat breeds. There is no proof or tracked history of their ancestry. Besides their appearance, only a blood test would let you know exactly what breeds are in their lineage.
Mixed breed goats tend to live longer lives and are more hardy than some purebreds, or at least that has been my experience. Mixed breed goats can range from free in certain circumstances to a couple hundred dollars depending on other factors.
What is it meant when you say "QUALITY"??
The quality of a goat plays a large role in the pricing. A good quality goat will be healthy, well-fed, with a good-looking coat and skin. They will have no visible injuries and will come from hardy stock. High-quality goats, regardless of their breeding, will cost more than those of a lesser quality.
Low quality goats are those that are sickly looking and may need a lot of extra care. Their coats will look poor and they may not move around with ease. Beware of purchasing low-quality goats and always take them to a veterinarian first to rule out disease or parasites before you introduce them to other goats on your farm.