How Much Is a Full Goat?

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Cost of Goats

  • A goat can cost anywhere from $100-$800 depending on breed and sex.
  • Purebred goats are more expensive.
  • Females cost more.

Goat Characteristics

  • A goat weighs 20-140 kg depending on breed.
  • Babies weigh 25-50 pounds at 3-5 months old when slaughtered.
  • They don’t store much body fat until about a year old.

Breeds and Costs

  • A Boer male over 300 pounds is the largest goat breed.
  • Alpine females reach 140-150 pounds; males 170-190 pounds.
  • Food costs $10-$50 monthly, making up 90% of diet.
  • Adult female goats are called does.
  • A purebred Boer costs $150-$400.

Monthly Expenses

  • Keeping a goat costs $30-$50 monthly.
  • Housing and fencing vary from $100-$5,000.
  • Pygmy goats cost $150-$500.
  • Show winners cost thousands.
  • Boer goats grow quickly and are commonly raised for meat.

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