Goat breeding is a common practice in the region where I live and many people farm these animals as their main source of income.The goat farming trade assists greatly in providing food to our population, which is increasing every year, making the demand for goat meat quite large. Apart from using goats for their meat, they also provide us with milk and manure for preparing fertile land.

Perhaps learning how to start your own goat farm would be of interest to you, so allow me to assist you with information that will help you with successful farming methods.

Building a space for your goats to live in

Building the perfect pen or shed for the goats is one of the first steps you need to take. The area where you keep your goats needs to offer the goats comfort and shelter so that they can thrive. It needs to be kept clean, have enough sunshine but also shaded areas. On average, the size of the pen or shed should be 5 x 10 meters for 15 goats.

Choosing your livestock, criteria to consider

To choose good breeding goats, they should have the following characteristics:
• They should have a balanced body shape
• Chests must be deep and wide
• Back and waist line must be straight and in proportion
• Characteristics must be benign and not fierce
• The four legs must be straight with high heels
• Their must be a complete number of teeth

Choosing your stud:

• Studs should have large bodies
• A broad chest
• They should be active and have a passion for mating
• All legs must be straight and strong
• Studs must have only one sibling or be an only child

Feeding your goats

Choosing feed is certainly a major factor when farming goats. Goats can survive on grass or other green-forage, but you will need to give them additional feed that will be able to support the fast growth of and help produce good body fat.
This feed should be easily digestible, non-toxic and should be appetizing to the animals. You should be able to source this feed from your local cattle stores.

How to Control Disease in Goats

The first step in preventing your goats from attracting diseases is to keep their living conditions clean and well sanitized. In addition, nutritious feeding and vaccinations are also important. You can also prepare yourself for disease prevention by studying up on what kind of diseases are common for goats to get.

Goat Cage Care

During the breeding season, goats are moved to smaller cages. A cage should be strong, safe and sturdy. The enclosures should preferably face an eastern direction and have very good ventilation.
Always keep the cage clean and remove all of the manure and dirt.
I hope you found this information useful and perhaps it will help you start your own goat farming business.!

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