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Hi all, I just got started with our boer goats this winter. Had our first babies in June, and I'm hooked. We're keeping three girls to grow the herd, and the one unfortunate boy is freezer-bound.
I am now looking towards fall breeding, and what with the cost of getting the does tested (I purchased them from a CAE/Johne's-free herd, so I'm good with that, but understandably, the buck's owner wants new papers) and the breeding fees, my hubby now sees that I could actually just buy a buck for almost the same cost.
Our purpose with these goats is to put meat in our own freezer. I also think that we could use a boer buck to breed our nubians, which would put milk in the fridge.
My goats are all registered, and I think I'd like to continue with that in case we ever decide to sell some, but I don't want to buy a pricier buck than we actually need. What are the essential things I need to look for? Should I care whether the teat structure is 2x2 or 1x1? Do I want an older buck that has been breeding for a couple of years? Help with any advice, please ...
I am now looking towards fall breeding, and what with the cost of getting the does tested (I purchased them from a CAE/Johne's-free herd, so I'm good with that, but understandably, the buck's owner wants new papers) and the breeding fees, my hubby now sees that I could actually just buy a buck for almost the same cost.
Our purpose with these goats is to put meat in our own freezer. I also think that we could use a boer buck to breed our nubians, which would put milk in the fridge.
My goats are all registered, and I think I'd like to continue with that in case we ever decide to sell some, but I don't want to buy a pricier buck than we actually need. What are the essential things I need to look for? Should I care whether the teat structure is 2x2 or 1x1? Do I want an older buck that has been breeding for a couple of years? Help with any advice, please ...