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WANT TO KNOW MORE ABOUT GOAT FARMING IN NIGERIA? Is it profitable enough? All the important goat farming information are here. Goat farming in Nigeria The life cycle of goats: 9-17 years. Goat feed: grass, green branches of trees and shrubs, also grain. Average price for one goat: from N5000 to N30000. If you already
All the important goat farming information are here.
Goat farming in Nigeria The life cycle of goats: 9-17 years.
Goat feed: grass, green branches of trees and shrubs, also grain.
Average price for one goat: from N5000 to N30000.
If you already own a land, with about N300,000, you can buy 30 goats; its know that goat bear 2-3 kids twice annually, thus, you can expect a total stock of 130goats at the end of the year, if sell at average of N8,000; you will end up with N1million. Your profit margin will depend on how much you have spent on feeding and health cares
Types of goats
Dairy breeds
These species include Alpine, Nubian, Nigerian dwarf, LaManchas, Oberhasli, Saanen goats. Such goats have long lactation period and are able to give from 5 to 8 liters of milk per day.
Milk Goat milk is a highly nutritious product that is useful to both adults and children. Unlike cow milk, there is no need to boil goat milk: it is bactericidal one.
Goat milk can be taken as a basis for making dairy products, in particular, goat cheese. The amount of milk depends on types of goats. The best ones can produce up to 4 liters of milk per day.
Meat breeds
Dwarf breeds Nigerian dwarf
These are Nigerian dwarf and Pigmy goats. For the beginners, these species are of no interest. The animal’s only quality is its attractive appearance.
What weather condition is suitable for rearing goats in Nigeria?
goat is one animal that is never selective of weather condition. And to top it all, Nigeria weather is very suitable for rearing goats in any state.
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