There are reasons that the goat farming business is increasingly popular. As hoofed farm critters go, goats are easier to house and feed than other livestock, such as cattle and pigs.
And a goat farmer will tell you that goats are interesting as well as a profitable business. They are social animals with quirky habits.
Here’s how to get started goat farming.
What are Goat Farms?
Goat farms are places where farmers breed and raise domestic goats.
Goats are primarily raised for their milk, meat or fiber. Each goat breed was created distinctly for one of those purposes, although there are some crossover breeds (milk and meat goats).
