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Choosing a Goat Breed for Your Farm

Choosing a Goat Breed for Your Farm

FromFor the Love of Goats


Choosing a Goat Breed for Your Farm

FromFor the Love of Goats

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Length:
18 minutes
Released:
Nov 3, 2021
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

It can be so challenging to choose a breed of goat to raise. But you should not choose your goats like you choose pets, which is often based on appearance, color, or size. If you want your goats to serve a purpose, such as dairy or meat, you really should choose the breed that is going to help you meet your goals.Since we don't drink milk, our goat milk is almost all used exclusively for making cheese, which is why we have Nigerian dwarf. Since they have the highest butterfat of any breed, we get a much higher cheese yield than we would with another breed. But if you need several gallons of milk a day, I would suggest one of the larger dairy goat breeds.In this episode, I also discuss why you should start with only one breed, as well as the disadvantage of having breeds of different sizes.Full show notes here -- https://thriftyhomesteader.com/choosing-a-goat-breed-for-your-farm/To see the most recent episodes, visit  ForTheLoveOfGoats.comWant to support the content you love?Head over to -- https://thrifty-homesteader.ck.page/products/love-goats-tip-jar
Released:
Nov 3, 2021
Format:
Podcast episode

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We are talking about everything goats! Whether you're an owner, a breeder, or just a fan of these wonderful creatures, we've got you covered. Join host and author Deborah Niemann as she interviews experts and goat lovers so we can all learn more about how to improve the health and production of our goats, improve our relationships, and possibly even start a goat business.