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My two nieces and nephew have been raising goats through 4-H for some time. This year is my oldest niece's last year (she has been doing it for 9 years) being involved and she got $32 per pound for the goat she raised.

She is presently attending a junior college and is planning to head off to UC Davis to become a neo-natal nurse.

In spite of my flaws, it appears the rest of the family is doing ok.
 
Congrats to her. I don't know anything about goats other then they climb on things and go "bah!", but $32 per pound sounds like a great price for the seller.
 
They eat everything. All of my nieces and nephew have done a lot of work and the responsibilities they have inherited will change their lives.
I would hope I made some sort of impact on them as they have turned out good in spite of my insanity.....
 
That is great. Every year we give 3 or 4 young goats to the kids in 4-H. I love watching their smiles and sometimes I even get nice thank you letter that I hang in the goat grooming room.
 
$32 a lb?! Who buys goats, what becomes of them and how do they make a profit at that price?

And I want to see a pic of a goat grooming room. Doe sit have salon chairs, hair dryers and such? :confused::p
 
When you buy an animal from the 4-h at the show auction, it is basically a donation to the kids (human not goat) education. That is why the high prices. Some of the animals live out their lives at a farm but most end up at the butcher.

"Doe sit have salon chairs, hair dryers and such?" Pretty much, except for the chairs. There is a bench they stand on while being groomed. These animals loved being groomed. Goats are very people friendly when handled a lot especially the ones raised on a bottle.
 
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When you buy an animal from the 4-h at the how auction, it is basically a donation to the kids (human not goat) education. That is my the high prices. Some of the animals live out their lives at a farm but most end up at the butcher.

"Doe sit have salon chairs, hair dryers and such?" Pretty much, except for the chairs. There is a bench they stand on while being groomed. These animals loved being groomed. Goats are very people friendly when handled a lot especially the ones raised on a bottle.
Wire brush. There is a Filapino dish called Caldereta that traditionally uses goat meat.

It is very good
 
$32 a lb?! Who buys goats, what becomes of them and how do they make a profit at that price?

And I want to see a pic of a goat grooming room. Doe sit have salon chairs, hair dryers and such? :confused::p

wow...I didn't realize you were that much of a city folk type of guy!?!?! John answered your questions, but i am truly surprised at the them as i thought FFA/4H was relevant in all parts of the country. I guess i am the naive one. I better just go outside and feed my chickens.......
 
Come on, Ken. I'm not a city slicker by any means. Grew up rural with my own horses, geese and other assorted critters. Shoveled many a ton of feed going in and shit that came out! The $32 just seemed astronomical to me. $1500 or more for a small goat? That's a mighty generous buyer.
 
Come on, Ken. I'm not a city slicker by any means. Grew up rural with my own horses, geese and other assorted critters. Shoveled many a ton of feed going in and shit that came out! The $32 just seemed astronomical to me. $1500 or more for a small goat? That's a mighty generous buyer.

I have seen FFH raised Steers fetch over $30,000.00 at the State Fair. The only thing a steer is good for in burgers and steaks.
 
Come on, Ken. I'm not a city slicker by any means. Grew up rural with my own horses, geese and other assorted critters. Shoveled many a ton of feed going in and shit that came out! The $32 just seemed astronomical to me. $1500 or more for a small goat? That's a mighty generous buyer.

FFA is big business around where I live. The kids get sponsors that agree to purchase the animal before it ever hits the auction block. Through my company (think tax deduction) over the years I have paid way too much for goats, pigs, sheep and cows. The kids use the money for raising their next round of animals. The price has nothing to do with the actual value of the animal!
 
Hey Ken, the IRS has its eye on you but don't worry. I have a goat you can buy. Give me a call!
 
Hey Ken, the IRS has its eye on you but don't worry. I have a goat you can buy. Give me a call!
no worries.....that was for the company that I parted ways with a few years ago. I will even give the IRS the phone number!
 
Terry's oldest son.

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