The breeder that we got our goats from has had 14 kids born in the past two weeks and has 12 left - 6 male and 6 female. Of course, he keeps trying to get me to "increase my herd," so he sent photos and wants us to stop by. If I had more land, I would have 10-20. On our land, we could easily support 1-2 more, but you're getting into more of a farming operation at that point rather than just having them solely as pets. Not that it's more expensive - the cost difference between 3 or 4 and two is very minimal, if even noticeable. The thing is that our two goats are "weathers," meaning castrated males, and really only useful as pets. Bucks are smelly and can be territorial with other males, and since I'm not breeding, I don't really want one. A doe would be great, but #1 - they're expensive, and #2 - I can't commit to a milking schedule. However, does are what are typically shown at goat shows / 4H events (which we would like John to do).
So, to goat or not to goat?(sorry again)
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