Thaddeus Smith Posted July 1, 2018 Author Share Posted July 1, 2018 They were purchased by a really nice local family, and that certainly made it easier for everyone on this end. A couple of updates from the buyers over the last day or so indicates that everyone is fitting in wonderfully and enjoying their new digs. We bought a few new chicks as consolation yesterday. Then two more kids from our other doe were born today.. so plenty of distractions for the girls. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MEH Synergy Posted July 1, 2018 Share Posted July 1, 2018 What type of goats? What does a goat go for nowadays if I may ask? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thaddeus Smith Posted July 1, 2018 Author Share Posted July 1, 2018 13 minutes ago, Westcoastdrums said: What type of goats? What does a goat go for nowadays if I may ask? I sold mine for $75 each. I'm not looking to make a living from it and my kids are mix breeds. The buck is a papered Nigerian Dwarf, but the does are Nigerian/Nubian mix - so I can't really expect any people to buy for show (where the money is), mostly people looking for pets or decent stock to milk, etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thaddeus Smith Posted July 1, 2018 Author Share Posted July 1, 2018 @AuntBea was/is a breeder for show goats and can speak to that market. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators dtel Posted July 1, 2018 Moderators Share Posted July 1, 2018 A lamb and 2 chickens for an average goat 🐂 Daughters friend came over yesterday, they cooked, he cooked two different things one was lamb and one goat, both with vegetables and baked. Also lamb chops on the grill, I ate one. It was good but I'm just not a lamb or goat person, it was tender but just not normal for me. I read it's actually lower in fat and better for you, but not for me I guess, the middle eastern seasoning was also new to me, could have been part of it ? 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thaddeus Smith Posted July 1, 2018 Author Share Posted July 1, 2018 It's certainly different, but we've been enjoying it. maybe out of necessity, since we're trying to be more self sufficient with our protein sources and we've planted a flag on goats instead of cattle? I had four that were all the same age - we butchered two in february and the yield was so-so. The other two have grown a bit bigger since that time and we'll probably butcher within the next month or so - they've been raised on the same pasture, so it's also a bit of an experiment to see what an extra 4-6 months does to the meat flavor and texture. We've got a young Boer buck and an older Boer doe - hoping to breed them for meat stock, but we'll see how that turns out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimjimbo Posted July 1, 2018 Share Posted July 1, 2018 15 minutes ago, Thaddeus Smith said: my kids are mix breeds Mutt goats....gotta love em. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators dtel Posted July 1, 2018 Moderators Share Posted July 1, 2018 Well there all mutton Maby part of my problem was the first time I tried it was on a cruise and it looked like roast beef and they were just slicing it, it had a totally different texture and this was only the second time I tried it. This was much better but he is from Egypt and I would imagine has done this most of his life, it was as tender as any meat i ever tried, I just had a problem getting past the goat thing. It's all in my head probably, the lamb chops were tiny, I teased my daughter it must have been a cute little lamb, i got that look. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thaddeus Smith Posted July 1, 2018 Author Share Posted July 1, 2018 23 minutes ago, jimjimbo said: Mutt goats....gotta love em. Yup.. "starter" herd that fit our budget. I'm sure over the years we'll refine things and stick within pure breeds (papered or not), but for now these animals have been perfect. Great temperment, healthy, and producing well enough for us. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thaddeus Smith Posted July 1, 2018 Author Share Posted July 1, 2018 Today's new additions.. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MEH Synergy Posted July 1, 2018 Share Posted July 1, 2018 No offense, lamp chops, DELICIOUS. you got some good looking goats there and self sufficient is the way to be 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thaddeus Smith Posted July 1, 2018 Author Share Posted July 1, 2018 27 minutes ago, Westcoastdrums said: No offense, lamp chops, DELICIOUS. you got some good looking goats there and self sufficient is the way to be None taken - I've eaten two of my goats so far, two more are slated for butcher, and these two new ones will likely be the same. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimjimbo Posted July 2, 2018 Share Posted July 2, 2018 OK, but lamb chops does not equal goat.....if it does, damn, I've been badly misinformed...... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MEH Synergy Posted July 2, 2018 Share Posted July 2, 2018 As long as it isn't gamy, count me in Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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MyOwn Posted July 4, 2018 Share Posted July 4, 2018 Crap, Ive got nothing to add but a buz at this time lol 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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oldtimer Posted August 23, 2018 Share Posted August 23, 2018 Boomers are afraid of themselves, and kids can't be kids anymore. Ironic since it wasn't how they grew up. https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/us/mom-investigated-for-letting-8-year-old-walk-dog-around-the-block/ar-BBMhTsw?ocid=spartanntp 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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