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Goat Farming Business Guide


Summary: Starting a goat farm is a simple process if you do your business homework well. It is all about preparation and developing a goat farming business plan of action and seeing through that plan is done.

If you think you got what it takes to start a goat farm, these business guidelines will multiple your chances to start out right and successfully.

Learn about goats

Study and know every thing there is to know about goats. Learn there mating patterns. Learn how many kids a goat mom can produce. Learn the best food for goats and their eating habits. What’s the life span of a goat? Learn how to care for goats and learn its basic needs.

Decide what type of goat business you want to do

Goat farming is a diversified business. Goats produce diary and they also make great meat. Goats can also be breed to sell. As a business owner explore these avenues where in you can make money. Decide on which areas you want to focus your attention on. Identify the purpose of your goat farming business.

Determine on how big you want your business to start

Study your business plan and business moves carefully. Determine the number of goats you want to begin with. Pick a number that would be substantially enough to get things moving depending on the purpose of your goat farming business. Is it 10 or 20? Then determine also a supplier who can supply good quality stock of goats.

Get license

Set a time to work on your legal papers. Visit your County Clerk’s office and inquire about the needed papers to be filled out to operate a goat farming business. Once you get the information you need, decide to apply for a license by filling out the necessary paperwork and paying the corresponding fees. Gather the documents you need and file it along with other valuable documents you have.

Purchase land you can develop into a farm

When finding the right place to develop your farm, it is important you make a list of what you want to find first. If you make a list of what you need in a land, it will be easier for you to recognize if a certain place is the right one for your business. Find a location with good terrain for goats, ample grasslands and a good water supply. The area should not be too hot nor is it too good to have it open for predators. Consider talking to a real estate agent about your land needs. Survey the web too for possible lands that could easily be converted into a goat farm.

Invest farming equipment

Purchase farming tools for your business. Begin with fortifying your land perimeter. Install fencing around your area to keep predators and other unwanted elements away from your goats. Purchase grooming tools for your goats as well as hire a vet who can do regular check ups on them.

Advertise

Get the news out that you opened a business. Use your circles of influence and promote your goat farm. Place signage along the road to advertise your business. Develop a website where people can check your farm virtually.

95 Responses to "Startup Goat Farming Business".

1. Gilbert Bakasa on 2/20/2009 9:05:36 AM

I am interested in poultry farming business and have just undergone a training in poultry keeping. Is it possible to have a sample business plan for poultry farming? Will appreciate to have a basis to write one. Thanks.

2. AKHTAR KHAN on 3/22/2009 10:54:05 PM

I have constructed Shed for 50+2 goats. I have 5 Acre plots i need the feed details and more about meat goat.

3. Pradeep Yadav on 3/27/2009 5:57:22 AM

Sir, I want to open a business of goat farming. So i want to know details of goat farming business like where can I find kids of goat. What is the cast of Kids.

4. k.palanisamy on 3/28/2009 6:03:53 AM

dear sir, i have 1 acre agri land, can i start goat farm?

5. Tushar on 4/1/2009 2:23:00 AM

Dear sir, please email me goat farming business plan, will be highly thankful. Tushar

6. Jacob Thebenala on 4/2/2009 3:23:27 AM

Dear Sir, Please help me out I need with a goat business plan. I have 800x400m plot. Currently housing about 40 boer goats. Help me in developing a business plan. Thank you Jacob Thebenala

7. Lisa on 5/9/2009 3:28:58 PM

Dear Sir, I have 11 1/2 acres that we are building on and I would love to start a goat farm. I'm thinking about milk goat and pigmee (spelling?) goats. Could you help with a business plan and give me your thoughts about the milk goats?

8. sumesh on 5/25/2009 8:17:00 AM

hello sir, i have some land of agriculture and some extra land for pet animals . sir how can i start goat farming. and how much money i need to start goat farming. and which variety will get lots of earning?

9. Rahul on 6/6/2009 2:57:19 AM

hello sir, how can i start goat farming. and how much money i need to start goat farming. and which variety will get lots of earning? Give me a phone number

10. salman on 6/9/2009 12:26:45 AM

sir i have land in nasik area and would like to start goat farming in a small scale, please let me know how do i start with it my purpose of goat framing is sale the goat direct into market as well sale the milk which i get. please let me know where should i go or whom should i contact for my project

11. rajan on 6/13/2009 3:04:02 PM

I Want Idea About Proper Goat Farming and Its Advantages & Disadvantages in this Field.

12. jw finney jr on 6/22/2009 8:45:31 AM

i have goats already but i would like more and how can i sell them plus what is the best kind of goat to make money on right now i have boer goats. thanks jw

13. Jayaprakash.H on 6/23/2009 1:18:25 AM

Dear Sir, I have 10 acres of land in Tumkur District, Karnataka, and i have a plan of starting a diary farm with 15 cows and also, i had a plan of starting a sheep farm. But, one of my friend told me to better go with goat instead of sheep. Kindly let me know the business plan to start a goat farm. Thanks & Regards, Jayaprakash.H

14. Alan Lim on 6/24/2009 10:30:29 PM

Dear Sir, I am about to start Boer goat farming. Appreciate you can forward me a start up biz plan. Thanks in advance.

15. nasim on 6/30/2009 6:30:59 PM

Dear Sir, I have 15 acres of land in Pakur district, Jharkhand, and i want to start meat goat farm. kindly let me know best suitable variety of goat to start with and proper business plan to get max yield. thanks & regards, Nasim.

16. Dibyaranjan on 7/8/2009 10:52:44 AM

Dear Sir, I am interested to start goat farming in orissa. So please let me know - where can i get the kids of the goat. mail me on-dibyaranjanrout@sify.com

17. Sabuz on 7/9/2009 4:36:58 AM

Dear Sir, I am about to start goat farming. Appreciate you can forward me a start up biz plan. Thanks in advance

18. Rohit on 7/12/2009 2:42:21 AM

I want to start Stall Fed Goat Farm in Rajasthan. is stall fed profitable ?

19. J.Vijayasankar on 7/27/2009 6:34:26 AM

I am from TamilNadu. I need some basic ideas about goat farming. please advice by sharing your views with all pros & cons. What would be the minimum investment needed and what will the TAT to make profit of it. Is any institutions giving sessions and knowledge transfer about goat farming.

20. Dr. Gavi Gowda on 7/31/2009 1:36:49 AM

I am interested to start stal fed goat farming near Bangalore, Karnataka. I need your advise about the breeds for meat, shed design, feed and nutrition, health problems etc. kindly share your expertise.

21. suresh kotian on 8/4/2009 3:11:16 AM

I am interested to start goat farming near udupiit is in coastal karnataka, please let me know about the breeds for meat, shed design, feed & Nutrition, Health care, Investment & support by the government, Kindly give the good suggestion.

22. Arvind Vishwanath Desai on 8/8/2009 9:07:08 AM

Dear Sir, I want to start Goat Farming, how much do i have to invest in this business? what breeds of goat are the best? How much land & type ( Mountain or plain land ) is required.

23. Shahid Mahmood on 8/16/2009 3:53:50 AM

Dear sir, I am from pakistan and need a business plan for goat farming business. My land is located at a hill station called Murree. Thanks, Shahid

24. lawrence mutembei douglas on 8/16/2009 11:04:31 PM

how can i write a goat farming business plan

25. Ali on 8/18/2009 5:26:12 AM

Want to start up goat, sheep, cattle, chicken and fish farming.

26. Mario Agena on 8/20/2009 6:43:31 AM

Dear sir, I'm into horticulture and I want to do goat farming. Can you please send me a start up plan and advise to do it. I am interested in pygmy goat and boer goat. I wanted to know also where to get this type of goat. I am residing in Philippines. Looking forward for your guidance. Best regards,..

27. James on 8/20/2009 7:42:54 AM

@Mario Agena, honestly i have no business plan to give you at this point of time. Look for your budget and decide how many you want to start with then have the shed ready and in the meantime contact your local horticulture/veterinary department to find more resources on these goat breeds.

28. sandip patel on 8/23/2009 10:59:44 AM

I want to know about goat farming business plan

29. d hansen on 8/23/2009 12:16:17 PM

Do I need a business license to write off goat farming expenses? I have the land, the goats, the feed so what is next?

30. KB on 8/24/2009 2:56:57 AM

Hello Sir, Email me, a goat farming business plan. i have this big land i want to use. i am already in the plans of buying 1000 goats to start off with. thank you

31. Ram Mohan M G on 8/28/2009 5:19:51 AM

Dear Sir, We are planning to start sheep/goat farming in due course. What are positives and negatives in this business and what should be the initial strategy to start this. We are leasing land and what would be ideal investment in this project. Request your expertise in this.

32. kamalraj on 8/28/2009 7:36:24 AM

Respected sir, i have an interest to start a goat firm. i have 5 acre of agri land in tamilnadu, can you please kindly advice me the requirement of land, investment, feed, etc. i am waiting for your prompt response. thank you in advance

33. oswald peter mendes on 9/1/2009 3:44:33 AM

sir, i have interest to start a goat farm. i mean the goats which they slaughter for ramzan is it difficult and how many should i start with i mean male and female. please advice me sir

34. ASHRAF ALI on 9/9/2009 1:42:45 AM

Respected sir, i have an interest to start a goat farm, in little large scale around 500 goats in 10 acre land in south karnataka, can you please kindly advice me the suitable breed for the meat purpose only and the investment, easy method of feeds manufacturing availability of good breeds etc. i am waiting for your favorable reply. Thanking you.

35. balkrishna aryal on 9/9/2009 12:16:57 PM

dear sir, i want to establish one goat farming project. so any information you have please inform me at bali_lmax@hotmail.com, nepal

36. Pradeep SV on 9/13/2009 3:47:07 AM

Dear Adviser, I own a decent amount of plain land which is not cultivated, hence I am very much interested and planning to set up a "Stall Fed" goat farm. Here by I kindly request you to let me know the details of the available and suitable breeds for south Karnataka, rearing period and the economic factors. Kindly let me know about the market place or the name of the farms where I could buy the goat kids to start off. I will be looking forward to hear from you soon. Regards, Pradeep SV, +919740311666

37. anitha on 9/13/2009 11:34:31 AM

Hi Sir, i have land, give me more details, like how much land required to start the goat farming business. What is the investment details.

38. praphul rajan on 9/16/2009 4:17:48 PM

Sir I have 1 acre plot in Kearala and i want to start a goat farming business. Can you mail me all the information about this.

39. wasim on 9/18/2009 2:59:08 AM

Sir, i am interested in Goat farming business. i am from karnataka, Hubli region. please tell me how much budget i require to start the business as i do not have any land and i am planning to buy some land for around 50+ goats rearing. also is the hubli region good for goat farming. Please provide the details. regards wasim.

40. Ashwini Verma on 9/18/2009 8:02:50 AM

I want to start a goat farm. I have about 1 acre of fertile land. Kindly provide me information or tell me about the sources from where I can get essential information to help me plan my project. Thankyou. Ashwini Verma. Ph# - 09210642271

41. manish on 9/20/2009 5:18:57 AM

i want to start a goat farm i want the information on project of got farming in maharastra

42. GHAZI SALAHUDDIN CHANNA on 9/23/2009 3:29:29 AM

DEAR SIR, I WANT TO START GOAT FARMING. I NEED GUIDE LINE. HOW TO START? THANKS

43. ROBERT OHENE AMPOFO on 9/23/2009 4:21:45 AM

I want to start a goat farm so please i need information about it, i am in the ashanti region in Ghana. Kindly give me information and tell me about the sources from where i can get essential guideline to help plan my project. THANK YOU. Phone number;00233243488984.

44. Jacob Okyne on 9/23/2009 10:53:59 AM

I am interested in starting a goat farm in GHANA. Please send me the following:
1. Guidelines on starting a goat farm
2. Business plan template or sample business plan
Thanks and looking forward to your response

45. gurubai on 9/24/2009 9:26:49 AM

Dear adviser, i have an acre of land in malaysia and planning to open up goat farming. Need some guidelines & management plans of this farming business. Your guidance might make me to come in my life. Thanks a lot.

46. umarfarook on 9/25/2009 4:10:21 AM

needed more details of keeping shed and profit details

47. phill naughton on 9/28/2009 12:28:23 AM

hi, i am interested in starting a goat farm. I have a 25 acres of land which would be suited for goats. I would require the guidelines and the business plans which would suit Australian farming. Thanks heaps...

48. Mahali Motolo on 9/28/2009 9:59:43 AM

Good day, I need to start a goat farming business, I need a business plan to apply for funding. thanks, Mahali

49. onzia joseph on 9/28/2009 2:01:54 PM

hi, i am a student of kyambogo university in uganda. i do part-time work and with my savings i want to start a goat farming business. which advice can you give me apart from the business plan? thanks.

50. robby on 9/30/2009 10:51:28 AM

looking for a sample/example of a goat business plan template - thinking of producing and selling goat meat and products such as skin

51. shafi on 10/1/2009 11:55:29 PM

sir, i have five acres of land and i would like to start a goat farm. Kindly advice me how many goats can i buy in the starting and around how much money i needed to start it, expecting your reply ...

52. S. RAHMAN on 10/2/2009 5:44:58 AM

HELLO SIR, YOUR INFORMATION HAS GIVEN ME MUCH KNOWLEDGE AND I AM REALLY INTERESTED IN BREEDING AS WELL AS DAIRY. SO PLEASE SEND ME MORE DETAILS, ADVICES AND PLAN FOR STARTING THIS BUSINESS. S. RAHMAN, UTTAR PRADESH - WEST

53. lucky on 10/2/2009 9:30:01 PM

sir i want to start a goat farm in central area of sri lanka. to start this project i have 2 acres of land. pl email me project plan, business plan, how many goats for 1 acre, shed design, feed & Nutrition, Health care, Investment and Guidelines.

54. Dharaneesh kumar on 10/3/2009 9:50:11 AM

hello sir, I have a land of 2 acres and I am living in Karnataka, India and i am planning to start goat farming. i need business plan and procedures to start the farming

55. puneet mehta on 10/3/2009 11:00:52 AM

sir, I want to start a goat farm in maharashtra. I have 10 acres land near thane. Tell me about shed design, feed and nutrition and investment. Tell me the basic guidelines startup.

56. Rohit on 10/4/2009 1:53:02 AM

Stall fed is profitable if want to know more please visit www.indiangoatfarm.com

57. ambuj on 10/5/2009 5:24:52 AM

I want to start a goat farm in jharkhand, any help for me?

58. girish on 10/6/2009 8:27:59 AM

hello sir, i am very much interested in starting a goat farm. i have 10 acres of land please let me know for 100 goat what is the project cost

59. rajiv on 10/9/2009 2:20:21 AM

i want your contact number & also the cost of boer goat

60. marri,lakshmareddy on 10/9/2009 3:24:56 AM

i want to start a goat in rangareddy district in andhra pradesh, any help for me ?

61. grace gathua on 10/9/2009 5:43:31 AM

dear sir, i am kenyan just finished campus and i have an interest in goat farming. my parents are willing to give me space to put my goats. please advice me how i can start this project with a minimum capital. my wish is for the project to be commercial in future specifically targeting on the land consumers...will appreciate your advice. thanks

62. mahendra nath rai on 10/10/2009 6:49:35 AM

sir, i want to get training in goat farming. currently i live in VARANASI i want to take goat farming training course near by. please mention the full address of training.

63. parveen on 10/11/2009 2:57:30 AM

i want to start goat farming business in haryana at fatehabad. What i have to arrange and how i can? Also clear me the investment and source, govt. policies, insurance co.'s schemes, formalities and any other guidelines regarding this project.

64. ASHOK MISHRA on 10/12/2009 12:10:13 AM

Dear Sir, I wanted to start goat farming business. My current plan is breeding and milk. Please guide me who can start the business and what is risk factors in this business for that what precaution I must take. Regards, Ashok Mishra

65. ambuj on 10/13/2009 6:10:09 AM

i live in jamshedpur (jharkhand), i want to get trained in goat farming. let me know how.

66. Aasif Hameed on 10/13/2009 7:10:53 AM

I refer to Mr.Lucky. Dear Sir, My company specialize in the Construction and Jewelery Industry, and we are in to the farming business. We have our own goat farm in Hambanthota in Sri-Lanka, We have around 10 acres of land for paddy and vegetable harvesting and a 2 acre for the the goat farming. We can sell goats to you and educate you on how to manage them and earn a revenue out of them. Please contact me on aasifhameed123@yahoo.com/071-3072935 should you find this interesting. Thank you, Aasif hameed

67. sadiq on 10/16/2009 9:38:19 AM

I have planned to a open goat farm and i need an idea how to start and what are requirements and profit and loss. Please let me know

68. ABDUL FAHIM on 10/16/2009 1:40:44 PM

sir I would like to start goat farm. I have acquired 6 acres (2.54 Hactre land) located near hill & forest beside. kindly help me giving guidelines for setup. thanks And regards, Abdul fahim

69. jeralyn on 10/18/2009 5:26:26 AM

Sir, i would like to start goat farm and my partner needs my proposal. how will i do it? can you help me?

70. Uazapo on 10/18/2009 7:41:22 PM

Hi there! I'm half way done with all goat farming feasibility study. I'm about to start right away. Can give me more information on how to create a goat farming business plan or a sample business plan for goat farming.

71. Dinesh on 10/19/2009 5:30:25 AM

Sir, I want to start a goat farm in Varanasi District of UP. I want to start with 100 goats. Please let me know the requirement of land, shed, fodder and other equipments for a successful and modern goat farm and the profitability. Thanks/Dinesh

72. BALINDLELA THAMSANQA on 10/20/2009 4:14:46 AM

Hi sir, I want to start farming goats with the the intention to trade. Can you advise me about the relevant information such as business plan.

73. ashish kumar on 10/20/2009 5:41:59 AM

sir, i want to start goat farming in Lucknow, UP. i want to start with 50 goat. please let me know the requirement of land, shed, fodder and other equipments for a successful and modern goat farm and the profitability. Thanks/ASHISH

74. Kennedy Lesole on 10/21/2009 3:53:03 AM

Sir I want to startup a meat goat farming project in Botswana, can you help me with a business plan for this venture.

75. abadilwe ralehika on 10/22/2009 3:17:35 AM

Please sir I would like to start boer goat and dorper farming in a 6x6km farm in Botswana.

76. bahadhurs on 10/26/2009 6:57:57 AM

Dear sir, i am very much interested in starting a goat farm. i have 10 acres of land please let me know for 100 goat what is the project cost and i need how to make shed

77. tophan nayak on 10/26/2009 9:32:02 AM

Dear Sir, I would like to start a goat farm in orissa. please let me know for 50 goat project. how to make shed and what is the requirement of land, food and other requirement for profitability farm. regards, tophan

78. selva on 10/27/2009 6:39:23 AM

Dear Sir, I am located in coimbatore and in the interest of starting a Goat farm, i want to know is it a profitable business and how many manpower is needed for 100 goats, shed design and the feed for the same. Mainly i am looking for the meat variety of goats. Kindly advice

79. Ola Badejo on 11/1/2009 7:11:36 AM

Hello, I would love to start a goat farm. Could you help with a business plan and give me your thoughts about the milking goats? I will like to start with 50 goats is this too ambitious? Many Thanks

80. C Dass. on 11/3/2009 2:36:03 AM

I wish to start a small-scale goatery farm in North Bengal. Initially, the pilot project will determine how the business progresses. Then, we can think of expansion. Please send us a detailed plan for such a goatery project at an earliest.

81. siva on 11/4/2009 9:03:22 AM

sir, this is shiva from tirupathi in A.P. we will start goat farm 50+2. please send me project report and other suggestions. thanking you sir.

82. Dinesh Maurya on 11/5/2009 5:04:14 AM

Pl provide following information-
1. Land area/shed area needed per 100 goats
2. Land area needed for fodder farming for 100 goats so that I dont have to buy fodder from outside except minerals
3. Time span for a calf to attaining weight of 30 kg from date of birth

83. shiva on 11/6/2009 6:52:35 AM

Hi I Would Like To Set Up A Goat Or Sheep Farm On Commercial Basis At Least 100 To Start With. Please Provide Me With Available Links And Information. Presently I am working in Private company in Bangalore & i am native of Chiknakana halli (150Km From Bangalore), Tumkur District, karnataka, I am planning to start GOAT FARM in my native place by beginning of December 2009 or jan 2010. I Have presently 6 acres and planning buy 6 more acres, I am planning to rear goat only for meat purpose, Can you suggest me which breed is suitable for my area with good body weight. Kindly suggest me about goat food and more information about goat. Shiva_kumar_n2002@yahoo.com or +919632146265. Thanking You in advance, Yours truly, Shivakumar

84. Debanjan on 11/7/2009 12:13:28 AM

Dear Sir, I would like to start a goatery farm in the suburbs of Kolkata (WestBengal) with the concept of goatery without grazing. Moreover I would like to know about the breeds as well which will facilitate me to grow the production of both the meat as well as the milk. Regards. Debanjan

85. AZIZ on 11/10/2009 4:31:52 AM

PLEASE TELL ME THAT HOW TO START A GOATRY FARM? HOW MANY GOATS REQUIRED AT THE TIME OF STARTING?

86. Kurosh Bian on 11/14/2009 12:36:18 PM

I need few Goats to eat the Brush & weeds in my land, any one knows where I can find some cheap goats, close to Bonham, Texas.

87. noordin on 11/16/2009 3:18:42 AM

I am looking for investors to start commercial goat farming in perak, malaysia. currently doing corn farming (14 acres).

88. Md. Arif on 11/16/2009 3:33:39 PM

I need to start goatery in sultanpur, UP. starting with at least 50 animals, kindly advise me the requirement of this business.

89. janak shrestha on 11/17/2009 7:24:19 AM

I am interested to start big goat farming business in dhading, nepal. please let me know about the breeds for meat, shed design, feed & Nutrition, Health care, and what kind of support we get by the government of india, Kindly give the good suggestion.

90. uttam kumar rai on 11/17/2009 1:22:18 PM

i want to start a goat farm with 100 goat in allahabad, uttar pradesh, india. i have 10 acre of land. i want to know which breeds is good for stall feeding and how much investment is requirement in this business.

91. Pam on 11/18/2009 6:42:03 AM

I LIVE IN THE SAHEL ZONE(Burkina Faso)OF WEST AFRICA AND WILL LIKE TO START A GOAT BREEDING BUSINESS. PLEASE, ADVISE ME ON FODDER TREES AND MANAGEMENT. Thanks

92. Jacob Abraham on 11/19/2009 4:34:48 AM

Hello Sir/ Madam, We have a farm at Chamrajnagara, 10 acres of land, where we would like to start Goat farm. This is in Karnataka, District Head quarters of Karanataka. I would request you to let me know the complete procedures A to Z. Many thanks Jacob Abraham.

93. Krishnendu Pal on 11/19/2009 9:34:57 AM

I want to start a goatery farm very soon. My address Alamganj, P.O- Nutanganj Dis-Burdwan stae- west bengal country-India pin- 713102. Please call me at +91 9232686535

94. suman ghosh on 11/20/2009 3:32:41 AM

i want to start a goatery farm at nadia district , gangnapur, west bengal, india. pl.call me 9732999462

95. martha Mwaba on 11/20/2009 5:31:20 AM

help me with sheep and goat farming business. i want to start from scratch

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