Boer goats are the most popular meat breed in the United States. Originating from South Africa, they are known for rapid weight gain and heavy muscling. They finish well on pasture and are often ...

For every regular goat we buy, that dad and I buy, we have to buy a colored goat to make mom happy,” Hanna Peterson said. Boer goats originated in South Africa and are bred for the warm weather.

The white and brown Boer goat showed up more than a decade ago in Mertztown, Longswamp Township, and quickly became the unofficial mascot bringing joy to residents. She was found dead Oct. 9, 2023.

Each castrated male goat, or meat wether, will produce 25 to 40 pounds of meat. It's fairly easy to keep dairy goats and raise the bucks for meat since you have to breed your does to keep them in ...

The award-winning Goat Shed in Honingham underwent a dramatic transformation in 2024, reopening to customers with far more floor space and services than ever before.

Kandi Acres of Hawick is home to nearly 500 goats, most of them raised for meat production. Owned by Tiffany Farrier, it has been a labor of love. It is the only halal-certified goat farm in the ...