Jessica C
Overrun with beasties
Hi all!
I’ve searched through both sheep and goat forums to learn about the differences, needs and pros and cons of choosing goats or sheep. I’ve learned a lot. I’d still love some input from those in the know. Thank you!
My property- is 4 pasture/brushy acres with very good fencing (I’ll be getting a LGD this spring/summer.) I have a source from a goat/sheep farmer for not only registered stock but also shelters and advice. She breeds Katahkin sheep and myotonic goats.
But I’m not adverse to getting Dwarf Nigerians if I go with goats because...
My needs - I’d love to milk. I may want meat (like either kind.)
My questions:
what do they do to the grass/ground? I know both browse and goats eat everything but do hair sheep pull up the roots and create a dust bowl (as my dad said)?
I know rams are dangerous. How bad does a buck smell on this size property? I understand if he’s separated from the does when kidding the milk won’t be tainted/goaty?
Is there a cost effective difference in the two?
How loud are they? I hear that the Myotonic goats are not too noisy but that the Nigerians are! What about the hair sheep?
Thanks so much!
I’ve searched through both sheep and goat forums to learn about the differences, needs and pros and cons of choosing goats or sheep. I’ve learned a lot. I’d still love some input from those in the know. Thank you!
My property- is 4 pasture/brushy acres with very good fencing (I’ll be getting a LGD this spring/summer.) I have a source from a goat/sheep farmer for not only registered stock but also shelters and advice. She breeds Katahkin sheep and myotonic goats.
But I’m not adverse to getting Dwarf Nigerians if I go with goats because...
My needs - I’d love to milk. I may want meat (like either kind.)
My questions:
what do they do to the grass/ground? I know both browse and goats eat everything but do hair sheep pull up the roots and create a dust bowl (as my dad said)?
I know rams are dangerous. How bad does a buck smell on this size property? I understand if he’s separated from the does when kidding the milk won’t be tainted/goaty?
Is there a cost effective difference in the two?
How loud are they? I hear that the Myotonic goats are not too noisy but that the Nigerians are! What about the hair sheep?
Thanks so much!