Do you want to venture into the meat goat business? If this question has been on your mind lately, you’ve probably heard all about the most popular meat goats, like the Boer and the Kiko, but ...
Kalahari Red Goat: Breed Info, Characteristics, Breeding, and Care
Similar to the Boer goat breed, the Kalahari Red is a meat goat originating in South Africa, not-so-coincidentally, near the Kalahari Desert. This big goat breed is a favorite amongst those ...
Kiko Goat: Breed Info, Characteristics, Breeding, and Care
Hailing from New Zealand, the Kiko goat was bred to grow fast and function as a high-production meat goat. The word “Kiko” is derived from the Maori word meaning meat or flesh. And the breed ...
Golden Guernsey Goat: Breed Info, Characteristics, Breeding, and Care
"A Guernsey goat? I thought it was a cow!" If your thought process is like mine was when I first heard of Golden Guernsey dairy goats, you might be surprised to learn about this rare yet remarkable ...
Cashmere Goat: Breed Info, Characteristics, Breeding, and Care
Soft, warm, elegant, and costly. These are the words that spring to mind when I run my fingers across a cashmere shawl or sweater. Did you know this expensive material comes from goats - the ...
Black Bengal Goat: Breed Info, Characteristics, Breeding, and Care
The Black Bengal goat is a meat goat breed all the way from Bangladesh. They have been studied from Asia to Pennsylvania for their efficiency, parasite resistance, and high fertility rate. This ...
Boer Goat: Breed Info, Characteristics, Breeding, and Care
Do you want to produce your own meat? Homegrown meat is a great way to be independent of the supermarket and self-sufficient. Boer Goats is an attractive meat goat breed option for homesteaders ...
Angora Goat: Breed Info, Characteristics, Breeding, and Care
Are you a craft-loving soul who wants to produce their own yarn, as well as weave it? Angora goats are one of the most efficient fiber producers around producing 25% of their own weight in ...
Nubian Goat: Breed Info, Characteristics, Breeding, and Care
Have you ever noticed the regal, flowing ears of the Nubian goat and wondered why they are so popular? Sturdy, noble animals, Nubians are well-known for producing milk with high butterfat content, ...