Article From SubmitYOURArticle.com: Raising Boer Goats - What Every Beginner Should Know About Keeping Boer Goats

The Boer goat, a large framed animal which
resembles the Nubian goat, is one of the most
popular breed of goat used for meat production.
The demand for goat meat or "chevon" has
increased dramatically over the past years. About
63 to 65 percent of red meat consumed in the
world is goat meat. Due to the high demand of
goat meat, there have been a lot of interests in
raising Boer goats.

The Boer goat was developed in South Africa in
the early 1900s and its name was derived from the
Dutch word of farmer - "Boer". It is basically
white with a reddish brown head and a white blaze
down the middle of the face. Basically, its' bone
structure is bigger and thicker in comparison to
other breeds of goats and has a broad chest and
heavy muscling in the rump. It has long ears that
hang down along the sides of their faces. One
major reason why there are a lot of interests in
raising Boer goats is due to its high quality
meat.

Raising Boer goats is much easier compared to
raising other livestock products because it is
easy to handle. It can accommodate to different
climate changes, from hot temperatures to dry
climate and it has a high immunity to sickness.
They are fast raising and are fertile. If you are
intending to breed goats for a making money or
just for the enjoyment of it, the Boer goat is a
great option. Although raising Boer goats is
enjoyable and may be profitable, it requires
knowledge and skills for it to be a success. You
should investigate the estimate costs and the
market condition before starting to raise your
own herd of goats. Once you have sufficient
amount of money and other resources such as
fences, shelter, land and food for the goat, you
can then think of buying the goats. Start with a
small group of goats and buy them from reputable
breeders. One buck (male goat) is estimated for
around 25 to 50 female goats.

Remember to provide adequate space for the goats
to run around and exercise. Design a covered
shelter that can anticipate the needs of your
goats. Have a supply of clean water, hay, grain
and other amenities for your goats. Also have a
veterinarian check on them frequently. Keeping
Boer goats can be a profitable and an enjoyable
experience. Just remember to take the time to
learn about them. These goats, like any other
specie, demands to be well fed and sheltered to
survive. Simply remember these, and you can start
raising your own herd of Boer goats.

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Goat meat production is the fastest growing
segment of U.S. agriculture. Raising meat goats
can be simple and easy if based on those who have
done it. If you are looking for more tips on
raising Boer goats and want to avoid the common
painful mistakes made by novice and experienced
farmers too, go to:
http://www.raisingmeatgoats.com

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