Is there money to be made in goat farming??

[Mugen]

Folks,

I have couple of goats. I'm looking to expand the operations because there's a Mexican/ethnic demand that I can't meet here. They are constantly looking for goats to buy. We have a handful of goat farms here, but they are not selling their goats. I think they don't want to fool around with the ethnic folks and just sell the goats at the sell barn. What is your opinion on goat farming?

Thanks,

Mugen

 

[EweSheep]

If you have the finances and demand to keep your herd going, I say go for it. I know the Mexicans love goat meat and its delicious for tacos and some specialities. Wished they have some around here besides beef, pork and shrimp dishes.

 

[ksalvagno]

As long as you time your kiddings around the ethnic holidays, there is money to be made. I don't have meat goats myself but so many people seem to be making pretty good money on it.

 

[Whispering Winds]

My son in law worked around the northern part of Illinois and told me he could take a truckload of goats up there every week-end and make a killing for the ethnic groups. We have people around here who have goat bbq's too . . . so its not just certain groups, its all about what you like.