Farming goats for alternative income is growing among livestock farmers. The main reason being that there is a large demand for goat meat and farmers are making a lot of money by selling goat meat. People love goat meat more then beef and pork. On the other hand goat milk is on the demand as well. Goat milk is used in the production of cheese, yogurt and ice cream.
Below are some guidelines for you to follow in order to be a successful goat farmer:
1. Before you buy your goats make sure you have enough space in your yard for your goats to graze and move around. You should also build some shelter for your goats. Your goats should not be kept in small pens because this will make them become destructive to one another. The pens also protect your goats from predators that will most definitely harm your goats.
Your shelter should have separated pens that are lined by dry hay that will act as bedding for your goats. This type of bedding is good for your goats especially when its cold because it will keep them warm. You should also build a high fence around your pasture so your goats will not wonder around in the wild.
2. It is also important that you choose the right goat breed when starting out in raising goats. Make up your mind on what type of product you want to produce from your goats. You can produce milk, meat and coats. Or maybe you just want to keep goats as pets.
3. Although you can do without this, but it would be wise to have your goats to be checked by a qualified veterinarian every once in a while. A veterinarian will examine your goats to see if they are getting enough nutrients and are free from diseases. Having healthy goats will ensure that you get the best market price for them.
