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 Since the introduction of the Boer goat in the early
90's, meat goat production in the United States has soared. The Boer is the
goat equivalent to Angus Beef and is rapidly moving onto rangelands once
designated for sheep and cattle. Recent surveys have indicated that the US
supply for goat meat will not meet demand for another 20 years. Boer goats are
heavily muscled, grow rapidly and usually reach market weight of 100 -120
pounds by 7 months. Twins are very common in Boers along with triplets and
quads. In the winter of 2005, we had 2 sets of twins, 1 set of triples, and 2
sets of quads. Believe it or not, both mothers raised their quads to weaning
without having to be bottle fed. Weaning weights on the quads ranged from 31 -
39 pounds. We specialize in raising goats for 4H projects, striving to give
4Hers a competitive animal at a reasonable price. We have a combined percentage
and full blood herd, with our herd sire Hulk being from enobled bloodlines.
2007 babies will be born in December thru January and
available for sale in March with Purebred doelings starting at $250.00;
fullbloods starting at $350.00 and bucklings at $150.00. Market wethers are
priced at $100.00. All kids are disbudded.  |
