How to Farm Goats

Starting your own goat farm is a very easy process if you know what to do.

So, it is very important to research and learn everything about goat farming if you want to succeed in this type of business.

It is a very simple process to start your own goat farm especially if you do your homework well. Goat farm is about development of plan of action and preparation and making those plans work. If you believe that you can handle a goat farm then learning to establish a goat farm is absolutely able to be successful in the future.

Guidelines to Goat Farming

First and foremost, you should learn everything concerning goats. Study their pattern in mating. Also, learn the number of kids that a goat mother can make, learn their eating practice and their best foods, and so on. Also, you must be aware of the goat’s life span and how to look after them and supply their basic needs. Next is to decide the type of business for goats that you wish to do. Remember that goat farming is a very huge business so you must point out the specific goat business that you would establish. Goats can produce dairy and also make an excellent meat. These animals can be breed and sell. As an owner of a business, you must explore these things where you can make the most money. Identify well the intention of your goat business so that you can make way to the right track of success.

Next is to determine how big you wish to start the business. Study your plan and determine how many goats that you want to start with. Then choose the supplier who will supply for you goats’ needs. After that, get your license and submit all the legal documents needed for your business. Inquire about it in your local government and do all the paper works needed. Then, buy a land that you can expand into farm. Find the perfect place that will suits your needs for a goat farm. You can ask real estate agents or look on the World Wide Web for it.

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Invest on farming equipment for your goat farm business. Start with the fortification of perimeter of your land. Place fences around your farm to ward predators or other unnecessary elements off from your goats. Also buy grooming tools and hire a veterinarian for your goats. This will keep the goats groom and healthy. Ask for a regular check up for your goats. Finally, advertise your business. Promote your goat farm by getting the news that you have opened your business and ready for transactions. You can use flyers and signage on the road and also develop your own business website to attract potential clients.

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73 Comments

  • Shreedhar Basyal said on February 26, 2011
    I would like to start a goat farming with capacity 1000 at a time. Nawalparasi, Lumbini Nepal
  • sukesh said on April 1, 2011
    Dakshinakannada, karnataka, india. i would like to start a goat farming, i have 4 acre land, how to start? any govt aid is there?
  • siddaling reddy said on April 6, 2011
    sir i want to know the farming procedure of goat. i got enough land. i want to know the cost...profit margin if any govt subsidy. gulbarga karnataka india
  • Sharad Pudasaini said on June 3, 2011
    We are the Guys from Nepal. We are planning to start up Goat Farming, for which we already had purchased land of about 100s of ropani. Please give some important ideas to start up for Goat cheese manufacturing starting from milk production from goat. If you are planning to come Nepal, we are ready to welcome you in Nepal.
  • sunilkumar said on September 1, 2011
    hi i am interested for a goat farming i have a land N.H/5- orissa, balasore, soro, already made shed but i have no idea, don't have any farming contact if you are interested, contact me sunilkumarcy@yahoo.com thank you ?
  • zainab said on November 24, 2011
    i want to start a goat business. i have limited resources.i do not know anything about it. eket, akwa-ibom nigeria
  • ismail mohaideen said on March 3, 2012
    i want to goat farming business in tenkasi,tamilnadu,india .please send me detailed information to imohaideen2@gmail.com
  • dr swai eliafie said on April 5, 2012
    I am in Tanzania. Goat farming is well developed I South Africa. In US both Dairy & Meat is well established. India is well ahead . For developing countries I recommend Indian Model. Europeans cherish Dairy goat farming. In developing countries one does NOT to own the the land where your goats feed. This is a good opportunity to exploit!
  • sasikumar said on May 23, 2012
    Sasikumar, Dindigul,Tamilnadu, india. i would like to start a goat farming, i have 4 acre land, how to start? any govt aid is there?, i want to know the cost...profit margin if any govt subsidy. Please give us full details. Any consultancy address available please send us.
  • s.adhilakshmi said on May 30, 2012
    adhilakshmi in sengurichi near ulundurpet,tamilnadu,india . i would like to start a goat farming, i have 3 acre land, how to start? how much money to invest? any govt aid is there?, i want to know the cost...profit margin if any govt subsidy. Please give us full details. Any consultancy address available please send us to sadhi14772@gmail.com
  • hari sundar said on July 3, 2012
    I like to do goat farming but i don't have land + enough money. I only have about 10 to 12 lakes money so could u please suggest me ,what to do, how to do.
  • Raman Dhakal said on August 1, 2012
    I'm from Syangja Nepal. I have a single plot of 50 Ropanai land well fenced and most suitable for goat farming. The height of the location is about 6000ft. I need a person who has skill and want to participate in raising goats. I am looking for a person/family who want to join me in raising goats. The persons doesn't have to invest, but will get share and salary after negotiation. A legally binding agreement will be signed. If you are committed and interested, please contact me. My email ID:ramandhakal5@yahoo.com Thank you.
  • manjunath p said on October 16, 2012
    banglore, karnataka, india. i would like to start a goat farming, i have 4 acre land, how to start? any govt aid is there? ph 9743919990, 8088519990, 7676419990 Country
  • Suraj Neupane said on October 28, 2012
    i would like to start a goat farming, i have Taken land in Rent for goat farming, how to start? any govt aid is there? Due to lack of own land bank are not giving Loan. Banepa, Nepal. Ph 9806891071.
  • KALIYAMBATH SAIDASAN said on November 13, 2012
    Dear sir, I am planning to start a goat farm in Kerala or near by state.I have lands in Kerala and Maharastra border. Pls give me some useful advice regarding the capital required and marketing. Tele:09526218876
  • Deenoo said on November 19, 2012
    sir, I want to know the farming procedure of goat. tell me about it.
  • pramod gajghate said on December 3, 2012
    pramod Gajghate, from maharashtra, india. i would like to start a goat farming, i have 4 acre land, how to start? any govt aid is there? can govt. provide finance to start the form with suitable subsidy. How can manage variety/ types of goats exp. jamunapari goats etc.. who is and where from manage this jamunapari variety..... please suggest as usual for me
  • Krishna Panthi said on December 10, 2012
    Hey Guys, Need Help: I am Krishna from NawalParasi, Lumbini Nepal, I'm going to start Cow/Goat/Chicken farm, my starting project will be April 2013 and I will start with 50 Goat, 3 Cows & 100 Chicken for first 4 month after environment set I will increase 1000 Goat, 10 Cows & 2000 chicken for egg business. If you guys know from where i can get these and how I start from the beginning. I have investment amount in my hand, Just i need suggestion from where i can get those professional training and procedures to start business thank you, please do contact me and I will be heartily welcome if someone want to visit Nepal and assist me for couple months, I will pay them. Krishna Panthi, Nawalparasi, Nepal. email: krishnapanthi2004@yahoo.com, krishnapanthi2004@gmail.com
  • Thimmareddy said on December 22, 2012
    HI This is tihmma reddy from Karnataka India, Presently i have Emu farm i want wind up the emu farm and start up goat farm. Initially I want to start with 100 goats can you please advise advantages and disadvantages of the goat farm and how may kids will get/anu/goat
  • md. mashum khan said on December 24, 2012
    MD MASHUM KHAN, from medinipur, west bengal in india. i would like to start a goat farming, i have 2 acre land, how to start? any govt aid is there? can govt. provide finance to start the form with suitable subsidy. How can manage variety/ types of goats exp. jamunapari goats etc.. who is and where from manage this jamunapari variety..... please suggest as usual for me
  • Ramanath Nayak said on December 28, 2012
    I want to start a goatery farm with 300 goats in nearby area of Khurdha but I have no land in my hand. So that decided to purchase it from the private parties or take it on lease from the Govt of Odisha. Please provide me the way to come out successful on my aim.
  • Ramanath Nayak said on December 28, 2012
    My business location is Bhubaneswar, Khurdha, Odisha and India
  • krishna dhungana said on January 6, 2013
    nepal jhapa i want to start small goat farm in jhapa nepal in land side which type goat is good and how much investment is necessary first starting time?
  • Mohammed Ehsaan said on January 24, 2013
    Dear Sir. I want start a goat farming business in Dist. Jagatsighpur, State. Odhisa, (India) but i dont know anything about it i want to know the cost profit margin and when to get feed & goats please suggest me. (I want to start with 200 goats)
  • suryaman said on January 28, 2013
    hey i am from Kathmandu Nepal . I am just thinking to start goat farm for that i am searching partnership, if anybody wants to work together then contact me by mail my mail id is surya3S@hotmail.com
  • Rahul negi said on February 1, 2013
    Sir/mam, i want to start goat farming as a business, so please tell me, is any profit in this business? and how? I am from Dehradun, Uttrakhand, India.
  • Jagan Mk said on February 9, 2013
    Vellore, Tamil nadu , India , I think as per the review goat farming is huge investment small amount profit
  • Jagan Mk said on February 9, 2013
    Pls send me the details about goat farming to my I'd.. Email Id : mkjagan2777@gmail.com
  • suresh.m said on February 15, 2013
    sir i want to start goat farming pl send me details . my email id is suresh.m654@gmail.com
  • aneesh kumar krishnankutty said on February 18, 2013
    sir, i want to start a new farm in kerala (rivandrum) i dont have any idea, please help me, my minimum budget is 1 lakh. i have already 25 cent land. please help me. my e mail id is aneesh_ku1979@yahoo.com
  • Adel said on February 19, 2013
    Dear Their, I have a Nepalese friend on Kuwait, works on goat farm here. He ask me to help hem to start goat farm in Nepal, on his own bought. I have a good back ground on goat husbandry, reproduction and production. I am teaching hem every Monday and Wednesday. I need to know about available feed and grazing on Nepal and how much cost. Please inform me with the information to help them. Thanks, Adel
  • Harry said on March 10, 2013
    Nepal, East Hilliy district, 4000ft altitude, no snow, no frozen temperature throughout the year. Where would I get Jamanapari goat breeds? how much does it cost? How many acres of land is required for approx 500 goats farm. Any idea who sells the breed in Nepal, please respond. Thanks
  • Taralal Dharel said on March 17, 2013
    I am going to start goats farm i already conform land. My goat farm area located Dhading 5 jymrung. I don't have any idea. plz help me my id.harichandra_dharel@yahoo.com. cell number:9841697649
  • siddling reddy gouda said on March 30, 2013
    i want to start goat farm, i have land. i want know which breed is suitable for my area. i am from karnataka, dist yadgiri. here climate is very hot. so please give some idea.
  • RANJAN RAKSHIT said on April 4, 2013
    please tell me the details how to start a goat firm for flesh/meat. i have 2100 sqft of land.please help me to start a goat firm.
  • JANARDHANAN PILLAI said on April 6, 2013
    I want to start a goat farm in Kerala, Pathanamthitta District initially with a small investment. I need your guidance. Can I get any subsidy from Government from where can I purchase the goat. Please help me to start so that I can provide employment for few people.
  • suroj adhikari said on April 8, 2013
    i want to start goat farm . i have land .i want to who get me training also Nepal government support me finical
  • Mosses said on April 28, 2013
    I need to know the average weight of female and male goat. Also the prices in tanzania market please.
  • AD.RAMAKRISHNA said on April 28, 2013
    i want to start small goat farm in tn at nagapattinam Dt i want get income please
  • Baiju k baby said on May 26, 2013
    sir, I Want to start goat farm in kerala, ernakulam dist. how much land required and initial investment how much required for starting small scale business
  • MAKRA PURTY said on June 10, 2013
    i am planing for small goat firm in odisha mayurbhanj dist badepataka village i have no idea please suggest me.
  • ramaswamy said on June 24, 2013
    i am having about 15 acres of land with good water facility near annur of coimbatore district in tamilnadu of india. how to start goat farm and what will be the initial investment. is there any subsidy from the government
  • Ugochukwu Mbakwe said on June 27, 2013
    Where do i locate good breed of geese to buy in Nigeria, I live in Aba Abia state (Nigeria)
  • Dharmendra Sapkota said on July 21, 2013
    Hi, This is Dharmendra Sapkota from Nepal. I have initiates the goat farming project in Nepal. The name of the company is Youth initiatives for goat farming Pvt.Ltd. If any one in Nepal want to work with us please contact me Dharmendra Sapkota 9801057368, 9852055902, 9801042593 Nepal. We have 100 ropani of land in Nuwakota and 10 Bigas of land in Nawalparasi my email address is ddharma5@gmail.com or dharma@marigoldnepal.com
  • chetan said on July 28, 2013
    hi, i would like to start a commercial goat farming business mainly for meat, near Dehradun, Uttrakhund. we already have a land around 4 acres. please advice me how to start it, what is the minimum investment, which breeds of goats to buy & from where to buy; what should be their purchase & selling price? what should be the minimum number of goats to start with? Waiting for your reply. Thanks & Regards, Chetan
  • thakur khanal said on September 23, 2013
    hi, i would like to start goat farming. please advice me, how to start it, we already land around 100 ropani. our home is gorkha district gandaki zone nepal. please your suggested reply. thanks
  • mohd tahsin said on September 25, 2013
    sir i want to know the farming procedure of goat. i have 5 acre land. i want to know the cost. profit margin if any govt subsidy. pl give me details shahabad karnataka india
  • suman dey said on November 7, 2013
    i want to start goat farming in west bengal, i have 5 bighas of land, whether i can get any govt. subsidy kindly guide
  • Devaraj Naidu said on November 20, 2013
    I like to start a stall goat farm with 100 breeds, can you please share the quote and the consultants details who available at vellore dt tamilnadu, and also required project proposal and loan guidelines for the same.
  • Bibin Frederick said on November 28, 2013
    I am from TamilNadu. I am planning to start a goat farm in. Plz suggest me that which breed will be profitable? Which breed will be good for meat? What type of climatic condition will be required? Is dis will be suitable in Thirunelveli Dist? For 200+10. How many areas should be required? Guide me sir. am waiting for your response sir
  • vasudev.n said on December 1, 2013
    I want to start goat farming bethamangal, kolarDist. I need y0ur direction to start,and details.
  • narendra mahara said on December 4, 2013
    please give us advice and suggestion, we want to start goat farming but we have no idea , we are form nepal and our project plan for plan area in teari mahendranagar nepal.
  • Kumar Siddappa said on December 16, 2013
    Hi , I am planing to start the Goat farming , Initial count is 50 or less . Can anyone send me the chart or guide lines to start and move ahead , waiting for replies. Thanks Kumar.S
  • Yoga said on December 19, 2013
    Hello interested, I have 6 acres of land in attur, salem, Tamilnadu. need private partnerships for goat farming or organic vegetables fruits cultivation. If interested to work jointly pls call me @ 9841876012. you can join as sleeping partner also. we will take care of labour and maintenance. profit sharing basis.
  • navin said on January 18, 2014
    hello sir i have 5 acres land in jabalpur madhya pradesh i want to start goat farming but i have no any idea in farming . so please help me. thanks
  • Yunus said on January 22, 2014
    How and what are the requirements to start a goat farm in 25 cents of land?
  • mahen said on February 2, 2014
    hello now i stay in sweden and i want to move back my country and start to business goat farming .i have a land in morang and i want to know in east of nepal where should i contact and learn about goat farming, pls send me a mail. regards mahen kc
  • SAMBIT DHAL said on February 5, 2014
    Dear sir, i want to start goat farm in my area i have 2 acre land. i want to know how much amount invest starting a goat farm
  • Bindaas mohan khatri said on March 12, 2014
    hi it's me bindaas mohan khatri i just want to start goat farming but i dont know how to get knowledge of it so if anybody want to tell then contact my no. is 9809431415
  • Krishna Thapa said on March 13, 2014
    Hi, everybody. I'm Krishna Thapa from Butwal Nepal. I seriously want to start a goat farm but I don't have any idea. If there anyone who have any idea about that plz give some idea my contact no is 9867045264. thnx
  • sagar sharma said on April 14, 2014
    hi, its me sagar from butwal Nepal. I want to start commercial goat farming and other works in partnership. So any interested friends can contact me at smarasinee@gmail.com or 9846635125
  • prakash khanal(suk sagar) said on April 26, 2014
    hi am prakash khanal(suksagar) now i stay in qatar and i want to move back my country and start to business goat farming plz give some idea my contact no is prakashkhanal69@gmail.com
  • rajat singh said on June 16, 2014
    Hi i am rajat singh from up me also wants started the goat farming business at a time someone plz suggest me?
  • Prem Pant said on June 24, 2014
    Hello, I'm from Gorkha, nepal. i have visited many farms in Nepal doing professional business on it. i had visited all related government bodies too. The system in this country is not so good. while we are taking our ideas and want to do something there is no space for courage from them. I want to find people who supplies the breed in reliable cost. And i want some plants for planting to feed goats. where can i find nursery of those feeding plant. Please let me know..00977 9841162830
  • Ashokkumar said on July 3, 2014
    can you supply me jamunapuri goats 60 female 6 male immediately, anybody have capacity contact me Ashok=08344023161. i want goats diz date 10-07-2014.
  • VIJAY said on August 1, 2014
    Dear Sir, I would like to start a goat farm in kerala (state),trissur(Dist),India. I confused which bread have to be choose for my farm at home. Firstly I thought to start with Betel but later I came to be with Jamunapari & Malabari Cross(Early Kidding). Please help me to find the right one,vijayanathkn@gmil.com
  • govinda baral said on August 31, 2014
    i have land at terai region of nepal. but there is pretty hot in summer season. and i want to start with the quantity of 50 in beginning period so will you tell me how much land i need? how much capital i have to invest in their? how to design building for goat ? how to feed them and so on full information i need. will you help me please?
  • jeyaharan said on September 14, 2014
    dear sirs i need detail about goat farming industry people are saying jamunapuri goat is getting good profit is it true if yes where can i get jamunapuri female goat 25 numbers and 2 male goat sir . i am in kancheepuram neat maduranthagam i have 5 acres land for this purpose only .where can i get the jamunapuri goat and what is the price for one female goat .if any one knows please give me the detail to grow please help me sir
  • op singh said on October 21, 2014
    Dear Friends; If you are interested to start with Goat Farming; please contact me for further discussion and project know how my email id is op.singh201212@yahoo.com
  • Kshitiz said on December 11, 2014
    we start our goat farm in kailali district of nepal. we need the information about the goat farming can you provide me the information?
  • Manoj Singh said on May 19, 2015
    Namaste Sir, Sir I want to start goat farming. in Mirzapur District of Uttarpradesh. I have 3 acre land. But sir I am totally confused about which type of goat should I purchase. And from where to purchase. Plz sir guide us as soon as possible. Thanking you. Mo.9792578283
  • ROKANI DICKENS OBULEJO said on February 25, 2016
    I would like to start a goat farm with 200 goats, in Moyo district in the West nile region in nothern Uganda.
  • sidharth said on April 26, 2016
    Sir i am from karnataka city gulbarga and i'm thinking to start a goat farm but I don't know how to maintain them and which type of food should I provide them to make them strong

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