-
Nanny goats may have up to five kids at one time. We do not allow our nannies to raise more than two kids per season since we believe that this makes for weaker kids and is too hard on the nanny.
So, when a nanny has more than two kids, we raise the extra kids on baby bottles.
- Goats need VERY good fences. They are easy prey for foxes, coyotes and domestic dogs.
- Goats need shelter, even a simple shed where they can get out of the rain is fine.
- Goats are browsers. They need access to pasture.
- Goats are social animals. It is never a good idea to keep one goat, they do not like to be alone.
- Goats need VERY good fences. They are easy prey for foxes, coyotes and domestic dogs.
- Goats need shelter, even a simple shed where they can get out of the rain is fine.
- Goats are browsers. They need access to pasture.
- Goats are social animals. It is never a good idea to keep one goat, they do not like to be alone.
These kids make excellent pets. They are smart, friendly and affectionate.
What does it take to raise a bottle baby? Consider these points:
We currently have seven bottle babies looking for homes. They include the following:
Sage
Sage is a tri-color boy who is outgoing and friendly. He loves his bottle and plenty of snuggle time.
Joseph
Jospeh is a big boy and a looker. He's a stand-out in every way. Sure to catch your eye, he's the Elvis of this bunch!
Little Man
Little Man is the smallest of our babies this year. He is a little shy and never finished his bottle but he loves to be held.
He will need a little patience to bring out his personality.
If you are interested in purchasing any of these babies please contact the farm (ba@sapelofarms.com).
Spanish/Boer Goats
Our goat herd is comprised of precentage Boers crossed with Toggenbergs and Spanish. We found that full-blood Boer goats simply did not thrive in our hot, humid climate.
We have added Toggenbergs, a Swiss milking goat, and Spanish, a heritage breed, for both milking and hardiness.
We sell goat meat, replacement nanny kids, show kids and bottle babies at various times. Please read our website for more information.
This season we are using a billy that is 100% Boer. Cassinova's first kids will be available for sale in Spring 2012.
Goat Meat
Goat meat is sold out for the season. Our next goat meat will be available in the spring.
Goat meat is sold as a WHOLE goat only (you cannot buy an individual piece or roast although we will have the goat butchered, cut and wrapped pieces).
There is a $75 deposit to reserve goat meat. Please contact BA via email (ba@sapelofarms.com) or phone (912-264-8535) with questions or to place your reservation.
Like our pastured beef, our goats are raised on grass and hay with minimal grain.
We do not use antibiotics or hormones on our meat goats.
Goat meat will be available in as WHOLE goats only. Our butcher will be happy to cut your goat into pieces if you so desire.
Goat meat will be sold based on hanging weight.
We estimate that our wethers (neutered male goats) will be 60-70lbs at weaning age and should have a hanging weight of 25-35lbs.
(Please note that we have a limited number of larger wethers available if desired. Contact the farm for details.)
s
Goat meat is $4.00 per lb.
Understanding Weight:
Our goat meat is sold based on its "hanging weight". Hanging weight is defined as
the carcass weight minus the head, hide and entrails. The hanging weight
is approximately 50% - 60% of the live animal weight, and
therefore you are not charged any of the waste product.
So, a 70lb goat would have a hanging weight of approximately 35lbs -42lbs. After the meat is hung it is then cut and wrapped.
At this time some of the bone is removed from the meat. Therefore, the total
amount of goat you receive will differ from the hanging weight. You
should expect to receive between 60-65% of the hanging weight as cut,
wrapped meat.
Butchering Choices:
Our goat meat is currently available as a whole carcass, two half pieces or butchered "family style."
If you choose to your goat "family style" it be cut into eight roasts and two racks of ribs.
Goat can be cut into stew meat for an extra fee.
If you have questions about the butchering process please contact the farm.
The cost of our goat meat is $4 per lb. There is a $75 deposit on all goat meat.
If you are interested in reserving a goat please contact BA via email (ba@sapelofarms.com) or phone 912-264-8535.
Sample Goat Yield:
In 2010, one "Family Style" goat yielded the following (note that this is a sample and yields will vary depending on the size of the goat)
2 shoulder roasts
2 packages stew meat
4 loin roasts
2 ham roasts
2 packages ribs
1 roast (neck)
The cost of our goat meat is $4 per lb. There is a $75 deposit on all goat meat.
Herd Prospects
We do not currently have any breeding stock for sale.
We chose to keep four Spanish cross nannies for our own herd.
Queenie is an excellent example of the type of goat we are trying to raise. She is 1/2 Spanish out of a high precentage Boer nanny.
Please check back this winter for pictures of the kids we will have for sale.
We sell our nanny kids in bulk only.
Billy prospects are available by request only. As a practice we wether all of our billy kids at birth.
Bottle Babies
Nanny goats may have up to five kids at one time. We do not allow our nannies to raise more than two kids per season since we believe that this makes for weaker kids and is too hard on the nanny.
So, when a nanny has more than two kids, we raise the extra kids on baby bottles.
These kids make excellent pets. They are smart, friendly and affectionate.
What does it take to raise a bottle baby? Consider these points:
We currently have no bottle babies for sale.