Raising Goats

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Introduction

Demand for products related to goats itself is an indication about good prospects in goat farming.

There are some important facts that you have to keep in mind, while you start goat farming. You can opt either diary goat farming, which solely focuses on milk production, or meat goat farming that deals with production of meat.

Decide the number of goats you want to have in the farm, relative to the overall space in the farm.

Housing for Goats

Time to put a roof over their heads...

Goat housing is an important aspect in goat farming. Location with low as well as hilly areas that are away from highway and boasts of good irrigation, quality air, tree shades etc is suitable for goat housing.

Goat housing must have good height so that goats can stand tall. There should be good ventilation, sufficient space for feeding, proper drainage system.

Housing should give protection against wild animals, weather conditions. Floor space of at least four meter square is required for an individual goat.

Fresh water supply, milking space, dry space for keeping feeds etc are also required. Good dry flooring with proper bedding is required.

Different Breeds

Theres full variety of them...

Then select the best goat breed by checking lineage as well as breed, conformation or body shape.

Look out for the growth pattern, milk production capabilities, and fertility before selecting the goats for farms.

Meat Farming Breeds
South African Boer, Nubians, Tennessee meat goat, kiko etc are some of the good meat goat varieties.

Dairy Farming Breeds
Alpine, Nubian, Toggenburg, LaMancha, Saane etc are some of the goat breeds for dairy farming.

Management

There is need for live stock management to the taking care of goats in various conditions. In the case of does', special care is required during pregnancy until kidding. Breeder bucks, kids need different care. Management of goats fattening is vital, in the case of meat production.

There should be a proper management schedule for all activities in the farm. There should be enough staff to carryout the activities like feeding, cleaning, hair trimming, dehorning, hoof trimming, hair trimming, separation etc. As chances of infection are greater, effective cleaning mechanism is necessary.

Free grazing system is suitable for farms, which are larger, but management of wandering goats is a big task. Letting goats' to graze during days at controllable space will be good, as it will help them to graze good herbs as well as grass. Kids will get chance to run around and feel the sun's heat.

Feeding

Everything needs to eat...

The goats feed must contain proteins, carbohydrates, vitamins, minerals, etc.

Forages, goats' feeds made from grains along with energy supplements will be useful for keeping goats in a healthy manner.

Special feed is required for goats meant for meat as fatty goats fetches more money.

Further reading on Goats

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Barnyard in Your Backyard: A Beginner's Guide to Raising Chickens, Ducks, Geese, Rabbits, Goats, Sheep, and Cows by Gail Damerow

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How to Build Animal Housing: 60 Plans for Coops, Hutches, Barns, Sheds, Pens, Nestboxes, Feeders, Stanchions, and Much More by Carol Ekarius

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Storey's Guide to Raising Dairy Goats: Breeds, Care, Dairying by Jerry Belanger

Storey's Guide to Raising Dairy Goats: Breeds, Care, Dairying by Jerry Belanger

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Beatrice's Goat by Page McBrier

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Breeding

The more the merrier...

For breeding farms may use breeder bucks or artificial insemination depending upon the facilities available.

In the case of dairy farms, milking machines are necessary for milking the goats. Good storage facilities for milk are necessary.

Keeping well

Regular checkups essential...

Presence of full time veterinarians and regular health checkups is necessary.

Relocation of ill will help in prevention of spreading of illness to other goats.

Keeping goats is a business with pleasure, as they are lovely animals.

Goat Products / Supplies

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