A small-scale goat farm requires approximately thirty goats, five males, and twenty-five females. Female goats should be larger than males because females are primarily used for breeding. Male goats mate with female goats to produce more goats. However, because breeding is not a priority for raise-and-sell farmers, only males could be obtained.
Fencing, shelter or pen, feeding racks, water, loafing sheds, feeds or silage storage, animal sickbay, and manure handing bay are all required for proper and effective goat rearing. A fence or a goat pen can be used as a form of shelter.
The goat is a small ruminant that is raised all over the world. Goats are kept by farmers and families in African countries, including Nigeria, particularly in rural areas. Goat breeds vary by location, and in Nigeria, the breeds that thrive in the north differ from those that thrive in the south.
Goat meat has a distinct flavor that is difficult to describe but very appealing to the taste and smell buds. Milk, cheese, yogurt, ice cream, and butter are some of the other products that can be made from goats.
The goat business is profitable with some guidance and patience, anyone will sure make a living from it.
The market for goats is high and will continue to increase, yet many people are not looking in this direction. Whether you desire to go into goat farming or simply rearing for personal purposes.
This ebook will provide guidance.
Perhaps, you only want to go into buying and selling goats, which is very lucrative, you will find the guidance you need in this ebook.
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