Welcome to the wonderful world of goats! You're probably attracted to the idea of raising goat for a variety reasons. Perhaps you're intrigued by their personalities, their intelligence and spontaneity make them fun animals to raise. They almost seem to have a sense of humor and as long their basic needs are met, they enjoy life fully.
Maybe you're interested in raising goats because they're profitable. Here we don't produce as much goat meat as consumer wish to purchase. Due to the scarcity of supply, the value of the meat continues to rise, making its production easier to carry out profitably. Many different cuisines use goat meat either as a staple for everyday meals or as delicacy for holidays or special occasions. In fact,
approximately 80 percent of the world's population consumes goat meat regularly. Not only is the number of people who already prefer goat meat growing, but every day new consumers are discovering the delicious flavor and health benefits of chevon or cabrito (other names for goat meats).
You might be attracted to goat's manageability. Since they're relatively small animal, they can be raised on a reasonable scale (several goats on one or few acres of land). Goats can’t accidentally hurt you easily as large animals can, and the can be well manage by a person alone. Hardly and largely undemanding animals, goats are not only perfect homestead livestock but can also be successfully manage in large numbers.
It could be that you're simply seeking a change of pace, goats can be a rewarding first career as well a wonderful new career after retirement if you long to be outside and with animal. Opportunities abound in the goat industry, not only in animal production but all facets of marketing, transportation, genetics and management. Whatever your reason for wanting to raise goats, you'll find that they provide joy and comfort to all who own them. As you begin your journey with goats you'll soon find that there is a lot you want (and need) to learn about them.
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