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How much money you need to start a Goat farm? Actually this is a big question actually , if you don’t know there are many variables in raising goats .
The first thing that you should know is the breeds , there are 3 principal breeds , meat breeds , dairy breed and pet breeds.
Only meat and dairy goats are used to start a business , pet goats are kept to the people who want some friends , they are used to make your life happy .
The second thing is the size of the farm , and the quality of goats you plan on buying .
we will talk about the cost of buying and raising 10 meat and dairy goats for small farm , and 50 for big farms
1-Cost of Start up and raising dairy goats
Start up 10 goats
to start a dairy goats farm is more complicated that meat goats , the milk goats needs extra supplies in order to produce big amount of milk . So you will need :
- A breed of dairy goats: I recommend for you one of those breeds ( Saanen , Nigerian Dwarf , Alpine , Nubian , LaMancha ) those are the best to start a farm and make profit , to know more about breeds check this article :
So the cost of two years old goat ,registered , dehorned , and vaccinated goat my cost up to $400 each ,$3600 for 9 goats.
A registered and vaccinated buck my cost up to $800.
- A barn of 200 square foot , the cost of the barn is depend on the place where you live and materials that you gonna use.
For me i built my own barn with a cost of $4000 .
- Pasture :A pasture of 2 acres with water rights and woven wire fence cost $13000 and more , depending on the area where you live.
- Milk supplies : including milking machine $100 , pail, teat cleaner, filter, and a funnel: $50 , milk stand from the story $300 , used or homemade $100.
- A Used truck livestock trailer for $30000
Total cost $51950
Raising 10 goats
- Food : Including Hay , Alfalfa , baking soda , and grains , the average cost is $2000 yearly.
- Vaccination : depending on how many kids you have : MInimum price is $30.
- Ear tags $20.
- Health care supplies : Medicines , like iodine ,Bandages for wounds betadine $50
Total cost $2100
Start up 50 goats
Starting a big farm is more complicated , you will need more space , like 10 times , more supplies you will also need someone to work with you ,but it’s a free choice , if you are able to do it by yourself that’s gonna be great , you will minimize the cost .
So you will need :
- 40 does , registered , vaccinated and dehorned at $400 each : $16000 .
10 bucks , registered and dehorned $800 each : $8000.
- A barn of 1000 square foot : $20000
- Ten times more space , like 20 acres and a largest woven wire fence : Total cost $150000.
- Used truck with substantial towing ability: $35,000
- Used livestock trailer: $20,000
- Used 30 horsepower tractor with bucket: $20,000
- Milking parlor with milking machines and equipment: $28,200
Total cost $ 297000
Raising 50 goats
- Food : You will need 5 times more food Hay , Alfalfa , baking soda , and grains , the average cost is $10000 yearly.
- Vaccination : The cost of vaccination 50 goats is including kids : $200
- Ear tags $100.
- Health care supplies : Medicines , like iodine ,Bandages for wounds betadine $150
Total cost $10450
2-Cost of Start up and raising Meat goats
Start up 10 goats
Starting a meat goat farm is more cheaper than Dairy goats , because you will not need milking equipments , but generally you will need the same things that dairy goats need .
This is the list of things you will need to start your meat goat farm with 10 goats:
- 9 does of meat breeds i recommend for you (Boer , Spanish , Brush , Pygmy , Kiko)
- The cost of a 2 years old doe from those registered and dehorned is $300 for each : Total is $2700
1 registered and dehorned buck : $700
- A barn of 200 square foot , the cost of the barn is depend on the
For me i built my own barn with a cost of $4000 .
- Pasture :A pasture of 2 acres with water rights and woven wire fence cost $13000 and more , depending on the area where you live.
- A Used truck livestock trailer for $30000
Total cost $50400
Raising 10 goats
Meat goats need a specific diet more than dairy goats , you will have to provide for them big and multiple quantity of food .
- So you will need 4 tons only for hay , 1 of alfalfa and grains this cost $3000 yearly .
- Vaccination : depending on how many kids you have : MInimum price is $30.
- Ear tags $20.
- Health care supplies : Medicines , like iodine ,Bandages for wounds betadine $50
Total cost $3100
Start up 50 goats
- 40 does , registered , vaccinated and dehorned at $300 each : $12000 .
10 bucks , registered and dehorned $700 each : $7000.
- A barn of 1000 square foot : $20000
- Ten times more space , like 20 acres and a largest woven wire fence : Total cost $150000.
- Used truck with substantial towing ability: $35,000
- Used livestock trailer: $20,000
- Used 30 horsepower tractor with bucket: $20,000
Total cost $264000
Raising 50 goats
- Food : You will need 5 times more food Hay , Alfalfa , baking soda , and grains , the average cost is $15000 yearly.
- Vaccination : The cost of vaccination 50 goats is including kids : $200
- Ear tags $100.
- Health care supplies : Medicines , like iodine ,Bandages for wounds betadine $150
Total cost $15450
Yes i know after seeing the cost of raising goats , you will have a doubt to do that , you may say is that worth to spend this amount on it .
I will tell you yes , when you want to do something and you believe on it , nothing could stop you .
Raising goats is easiest than what you think , just a few steps , little work and so much love , you will success .
When we started our farm , we had only $3000 , we started with 2 goats we even did not know if they are meat or bread goats . Now we have a lot of animals that i can remember how much they are .
You will get back your money and more in a few time 3 or 4 years , just take care of your goats and try to provide for them anything they need .
I hope you can share this article with people who are interested in starting a farm .
And as i told you every time feel free to ask any question , we are always here for you