cypressfarms
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When I was a kid, I would see little Spanish goats from time to time, and hear of people bar-b q'ing them. But recently I've noticed that goats are bringing decent prices at the local stockyard - $75 to $100 for "slaughter" goats that are higher quality Boer type meat goats. I did some research and found that Boer and kiko breeds are nothing like the goats I had in mind. These things are pretty good size, and pack on the weight - 250 pound mature males is not uncommon.
So I'm now considering buying some kiko/boer crosses to start off a small goat herd. They're ruminents like cattle, and appear to be somewhat similar despite being less parasite resistent. Am I crazy for even considering these guys? The goat meat market is in a high demand low supply stage for the forseeable future. With kiko/boer cross females (kind of like a tigerstripe or black baldie moma cow - they're the best) selling for $150, seems cheap to get in to.
Anyway, I'm considering buying 8 to 10 females and a buck from a farm about 100 miles away and starting a new venture. Crazy???
So I'm now considering buying some kiko/boer crosses to start off a small goat herd. They're ruminents like cattle, and appear to be somewhat similar despite being less parasite resistent. Am I crazy for even considering these guys? The goat meat market is in a high demand low supply stage for the forseeable future. With kiko/boer cross females (kind of like a tigerstripe or black baldie moma cow - they're the best) selling for $150, seems cheap to get in to.
Anyway, I'm considering buying 8 to 10 females and a buck from a farm about 100 miles away and starting a new venture. Crazy???