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To me it's the owners taking wethers to auction that means they will end up as meat,not that they were wethered. No ,I have never been.I have been reading a lot of books,magazines and forums on goats and talking to more experienced people.I include you as one of the more experienced and appreciate your input.
Everything I've read says don't buy at auctions and don't sell at auctions .The only reason I would go would be to rescue animals.That's my mindset .I realize not everyone feels that way.
It's up to the breeder to find good homes for the animals they are responsible for.For those who have large herds and end up with many bucklings a year the auction or meat dealer may be the option they choose. There are people who prefer to wether bucklings for pets or companions for other goats.There are options and that's a good thing.I just disagree with your statement that wethers are inevitably going to end up as meat.I think an ornery ,smelly buck is more likely to lose his home.
To me it's the owners taking wethers to auction that means they will end up as meat,not that they were wethered. No ,I have never been.I have been reading a lot of books,magazines and forums on goats and talking to more experienced people.I include you as one of the more experienced and appreciate your input.
Everything I've read says don't buy at auctions and don't sell at auctions .The only reason I would go would be to rescue animals.That's my mindset .I realize not everyone feels that way.
It's up to the breeder to find good homes for the animals they are responsible for.For those who have large herds and end up with many bucklings a year the auction or meat dealer may be the option they choose. There are people who prefer to wether bucklings for pets or companions for other goats.There are options and that's a good thing.I just disagree with your statement that wethers are inevitably going to end up as meat.I think an ornery ,smelly buck is more likely to lose his home.
