1st goat to processor

[Lifesong Farm]

I just dropped my first goat off at the processor. I hope he tastes as good as everyone said. If so I don't need to worry about what to do with my wethers if they don't sell. I have had goat before but I don't remember much about what food tasted like when I was 4.

 

[EweSheep]

 

[happyhensny]

Thinking about meat goats. What breed do you have and how old are they at processing?

 

[heathersboers]

We sell a lot of our bucks and culls from our show herd for meat- about $2.00 per pound- I cant bring myself to do it though. If we dont sell them for meat-they go to the local aucion barn. People say the meat is good, but all mine have names

 

[Lifesong Farm]

I have Oberhasli dairy goats. Jerky (honestly it was his name) was born in April so he is 9 months. I put it off because of the holidays. I have goats for milk and show. The "extra boys" are going to be fed out for our freezer, other freezers and pets. I will get stats on what his weights were when I pick up the meat.
Just like beef. You get more meat out of a meat breed than you do a dairy breed. If all you want is meat go with a boer or a spanish. If you want both go with a dairy meat cross or a breed like it and if you want to deal more with the milkers and eat your extras... pick a breed that appeals to you.

 

[happyhensny]

My Nieces DH has Nubians that he is going to cross with a Kiko buck. Hoping for lots of milk with the boys big enough for meat. Breeding next month I think.

 

[Lifesong Farm]

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KIKO! That's the one I couldn't remember. That cross should give nice babies.

 

[heathersboers]

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If you bred the nubians to a boer- There would be lots of milk and meat

I tried crossing with a kiko and all my goats looked to lean looking, but they are hardier.

 

[Lifesong Farm]

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If you bred the nubians to a boer- There would be lots of milk and meat

I tried crossing with a kiko and all my goats looked to lean looking, but they are hardier.

I like the Boer Nube crosses. I REALY like the ones with the spots.

My Obe rescue settled the goat issue for me. I fell for the breed hook line and sinker because of her.

 

[pardygwyn]

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Oh man, if I ever get sucked back into goats again, I bet you anything it'll be an Oberhasli that'll do it.

Though I'm also partial to Alpine/Boer crosses for dual purpose...! I just don't have the time or the fence for goats right now. I do miss 'em.