BOER GOATS, What do Boer goats need? and why are they so expensive
SUMMARY OF THE PAGE All you need to know about Boer Goats Are Boer goats easy to care for? How Long Are Goats Pregnant? Why are Boer goats so expensive? What do Boer goats like to eat? All you need to know about Boer Goats The BOER GOATS is an improved indigenous breed with some infusion of European, Angora, and Indian goat breeding many years ago. They come from the Namaqua Hottentots and the south. Dutch traders imported Angora goats into South Africa during the 19th century. This name derives from the term “Boer” which means farmer. The present-day Boer goat appeared in the early 1900s when ranchers in the Easter Cape Province started selecting for a meat-type goat. Goats need a loafing shed or draft-free barn to protect them from weather and predators. Boer goats require temperatures below freezing in order to prevent frostbite on their long ears. To prevent goats from wandering, fencing must be strong and sturdy. South Africa established its registry in 1959...