What kind of meat goat?

[fortheloveofgoats]

So I am doing research on meat goats. Getting ready to discuss with hubby about a breed, and seeing what he thinks. (maybe he will then tell me ok, especially if I can find a breeder around here.) So what kind of meat goat would you suggest and why? I would really like a hardy goat. One that doesn't need a lot of help during labor, they don't get sick too often, do great in cold/hot weather, loves attention, produces nice meat, and isn't too big. Thanks for looking and for any advice. Have a great night!

 

[20kidsonhill]

I vote for boer goats as far as quality of meat and calmness, tameness. And different blood-lines do vary in overall adult size. So you could stick with boer goats that as adults don't get as big as the average. We have quit a range of size in our adult boer goats.

 

[fortheloveofgoats]

Thank you so very much. Really appreciate you responding!

 

[Mamaboid]

My vote is Fainters. They fit your description to a T. Hardy, parasite resistant, calm, because of the myotonia they cannot jump fences, and their meat is said to be tenderer because of it also. They come in all sizes, colors, and hair lengths.

 

[fortheloveofgoats]

My vote is Fainters. They fit your description to a T. Hardy, parasite resistant, calm, because of the myotonia they cannot jump fences, and their meat is said to be tenderer because of it also. They come in all sizes, colors, and hair lengths.

Really? Well looks like I need to do some research on Fainters. Thanks!

 

[fortheloveofgoats]

Well I am excited, I found a web site that will help me locate goat breeders in my area. Now to just settle in on the breed I would like to have, and get my hubby to agree.
http://www.goatfinder.com/fainting_goat_directory.htm

 

[20kidsonhill]

why not buy 2 or 3 wethers, one of each breed that you are thinking about and then compare how they are to feed out and meat quality, since your goal is meat and personality. although there are always differences in personality among individuals. It will be good warming up practice to raising breeding stock.

 

[fortheloveofgoats]

why not buy 2 or 3 wethers, one of each breed that you are thinking about and then compare how they are to feed out and meat quality, since your goal is meat and personality. although there are always differences in personality among individuals. It will be good warming up practice to raising breeding stock.

Thank you, what a great idea! You are so smart. That has just made my day. Well when hubby gets up, guess what he is going to be be talked to about. I am sure he will thank you too.

 

[SmallFarmGirl]

why not buy 2 or 3 wethers, one of each breed that you are thinking about and then compare how they are to feed out and meat quality, since your goal is meat and personality. although there are always differences in personality among individuals. It will be good warming up practice to raising breeding stock.

Thank you, what a great idea! You are so smart. That has just made my day. Well when hubby gets up, guess what he is going to be be talked to about. I am sure he will thank you too.

AWESOME IDEA !! And I hope your husband says,"Awesome idea" too !!!

 

[fortheloveofgoats]

Thank you, me too! I doubt it, but I can at least try.