4-H Goat Project Quick Reference Guide

Market Goat

Shortest-term goat project.
Any breed or combination of crossbreeding qualifies.
Wethers (castrated males) and does (females).
Shown by weight (50 lbs. min.).
Will require health papers.
Moderate-cost livestock project.
Animal raised for meat.

Registered Breeding Goat

Long-term goat project.
Purebred or association-accepted percentage.
Does and bucks.
Breed association registration papers required.
Will require health papers.
Shown by age.
Moderate-cost livestock project.
Animal raised for breeding purposes

Commercial Doe

Short- or long-term goat project.
Any breed or combination of crossbreeding qualify.
Does only.
Shown by weight and age.
Will require health papers.
Moderate-cost livestock project.
Animal raised for breeding purposes.

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4-H Goat Project: Quick Reference Guide

Estimated Timeline: Five months to one year (longer for any production-based breeding project).

Estimated Cost: $700-$2,000-plus.

Estimated Space Requirement: 15-20 sq. ft. shelter per head and 40-50 sq. ft. pen/grazing area.

Estimated Production Outcome: 120 lbs. live weight = 63 lbs. hot carcass weight (HCW) = 44 lbs. boneless retail cuts = $415 retail value.

Estimated Youth Outcome: Goal setting, recording keeping, critical thinking, decision making, communication, responsibility, marketable skills, self-discipline, leadership.

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