Benefits of buying a young doe instead of an in-calf or adult dairy goat
Most
dairy goat farmers, especially beginners go for in-calf goats or mature dairy
goats. This is not bad but not advisable.
The best goat is a young one (kid) who has just stopped breastfeeding up to the
time it's due for service.
Benefits of buying a young doe instead of in-calf
- A young goat will grow and
adapt to the new home environment before she is served. For an already
in-calf goat, it will be tough to adjust and carry the pregnancy. Some
farmers will attest that some goats end up miscarrying.
- Young goats can be trained to
set feeding patterns of the farm. When you buy a grown goat, sometimes
they reject the main food on your farm. This will make them drop.
- Young goats will help you plan.
You can personally prepare it for motherhood and plan for a specific time
for her and the kids.
- For young goats, you can build
her genealogical history. If you buy an in-calf goat, will be doing
guesswork. eg you might not be sure of the buck that was used. People have
been sold goats served by local goat breeds.
- It's hard to trust people,
especially where the money is needed. If you are sold a mature goat, some
owners might be disposing of a goat with a medical problem or majorly
lineage of very low producers.
- It's easier to know a healthy
kid than a mature goat.
When
you are to buy an in-calf doe or a mature one, search the History thoroughly.
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