When deciding whether to weather a goat or lamb before butchering, it is generally best to weather both as it significantly improves the taste and quality of the meat by removing the strong, “gamey” flavor associated with uncastrated male animals; making a wether goat or a wether lamb the ideal choice for butchering.
Key points about weathering: Taste improvement:
Castrating young male goats and lambs before they reach sexual maturity greatly reduces the strong odor and flavor of their meat, making it more palatable.
Tenderness:
While some claim goat meat remains tender even from older animals, butchering a younger wether goat generally provides the most tender meat.
Market value:
Most meat markets prefer wether goats and lambs due to the better taste and consumer appeal.
My 1st Ram was born this week. I just got into the sheep business as well; got five ewe’s a couple months ago, and I just bought a Dorper Ram. Apparently some of the ewe’s were already pregnant, cause we just got our 1st baby Ram yesterday January 7th, 2025
He is for sale. I will wether him in March if no one buys him before hand, and butcher him in a years time; if no one buys him before that time.
$350 for Ram
$175 for Wether
meat prices will very, whole sheep will be approximately $350 after processing 🍖
On that note; I have a friend who has two unwethered Rams for sale also. One is very nice, a must buy for your herd; if you need a Ram.
.989 Organic Grass Feed. Chili is sold, Chops is still for sale.
I’ve not named then; because they are for sale, trade, or for food. I call them Chili and Chops, so people know not to get too attached to them. They were born to CutiePie and Bucky on November 22nd, 2024. Bucky is 50% Nubian and 50% Nigerian. CutiePie is mostly Pyrenean and Nigerian, I think. She is an unknown.
If you want them to breed, you can buy them in February 2025, before I wether them in May; they are $275/ea. Chili is the darker one; Chops is the lighter one, who looks a lot like his father.
After February and before July 2025, they will go for meat/wether price at $175/ea. You can use them as a companion animal, a Pet Organic Composting Machine; or you can take it to the market for your specific choice in cuts of meat. Wethers are less valuable or less expensive because of two reasons. They have been castrated, and can no longer breed. Butchers will charger at least $100-125 per goat to process them.
After July, and before the end of the year; they will be butchered and the price for meat will be $350/ea. I will also have individually wrapped meat prices at that time, if you don’t want the whole goat. I will probably wait till August or September to cull them. The last goats I ended up waiting 9 months, one month longer then I had planned; and they turned out about 35lbs each and tasted pretty good. So this year, I might wait 10 months.
I had Summer Sausage made (with cheese and jalapeños), Jerky, Chops, Ground hamburger meat, Roast and more. So far, the Jerky was the least favorite; so I probably won’t be making much of that again.
Chili sold; Chops is still for sale, or will become food. Chili is a good looking goat, his brothers not bad either. Right now, I am wethering boy goats after they weened. We just recently started purchasing more land; so I will wether 50% of them in the future, and grow them both out on the new property. The non-wethers I will butcher sooner; and the wethers, later. From what I understand; wethering them makes the meat more fatty, not wethering them makes it more lean. We will see. What I do know is; if you don’t wether them, you have to butcher them sooner. Otherwise, the meat wont taste as good.
You can contact me at (816) 518-8804, (417)307-8588 and/or the goat trader at (870) 654-3201 his name is Kelby Howerton
Ramsay had her babies early this morning or late last night 🌙 She got mastitis last time, and lost her last two baby boys; while I was out over the road. 😿 I’ll be home in two days to check on her; my girlfriend took the pictures, and said they were nursing, so that’s a good sign. 🤞 I have some special Feed for her this go around, hope it helps 🙏 I need to formulate an herbal blend for nursing mothers, to help prevent things like that from happening again in the future; I just hadn’t had time to do it yet. Hopefully this supplement I bought will help 🙏
Four more babies born on the land; two to Darlene yesterday, and two to Cutie Pie today. Cutie Pie is also Darlene’s mom. Unfortunately, one of Darlene’s babies didn’t make it 😿 The other three appear to be girls. We need three girl names, to name them.
I was going to keep him, because someone wanted to have me stud him to her goats. But that has changed, so now he’s for sale. I will be wethering him in September, if no one wants him for a buck. The people I got him from tried to burn his horns off unsuccessfully. So I’m willing to part with him for $150
After wethering: $100.
You can use them as a companion animal, a Pet Organic Composting Machine; or you can take it to the market for your specific choice in cuts of meat. Wethers are less valuable or less expensive because of two reasons. They have been castrated, and can no longer breed. Butchers will charger at least $125 per goat to process them.
Meat: $7/lbs after butchering. I will be taking him to market in November or Dec.
Our list of the most unique and creative goat names for girls! Whether you’re looking for an adorable name for your new baby goat or a regal title for your full-grown goat, we have a wide range of options to choose from. Our list includes classic, fun, and unique goat names from around the world. So, let’s have a look at some of the best names for your precious female goat!
Mae Maiden Marjorie Matilda Maxi Mellie Millie Misha Molly Mona
Start With N :
Nanny Nina Nora Norma
Start With O :
Opal
Start With P :
Pearl Peggy Penny Petunia Polly Poppy Posie Priscilla
Start With R:
Rose Rosemary Ruby
Start With S :
Sabrina Sally Sandy Sky Sophie Star Suzy
Start With T :
Tabitha
Start With W :
Windy
Start With Z :
ZaZa Zelda Zoe
Goat names for girls can be a fun and creative way to name your female goat! There are endless possibilities of goat names for girls, including names inspired by nature, Greek and Roman mythology, and even celebrities. Whether you’re looking for something classic, silly, or unique, there is sure to be a goat name that fits your female goat perfectly.
Goats are vibrant animals that you will not get bored watching them climb over surfaces and jump from one corner to another. Due to their overly active nature, people will think that these creatures need a large space in order to keep them as pets, which is not the case. Without a small space, you can choose to rear the small goat breeds. Unlike other pets like dogs, birds, and cats, these animals come with other merits. You get a wonderful companion from them as well as healthy meals like milk and cheese.
When you bring a goat, or any pet for that matter, into your home, it is only fair that you make them feel like a part of the family. Giving your goat a pet name not only means that you have treasured them, but it also helps to bond with them. Some people would find it funny naming a goat due to the mentality that goats not intelligent and therefore will not learn their names. This is not the case. Goats are smart and continuously calling them by their names and with training, they are definitely going to learn their names.
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Best Goat Names
Billy
Nanny
Grover
Maple
Pan
Lambert
Bo Peep
Ramsey
Wilson
Goatsy
Ziggy
Koko
Bossy
Remy
Hazel Lorraine
Daffodil
Fuzzy
Satyr
Gandalf
Princess
Tony
Charles
Tara
Sassafras
Reed
Wilder
George
Lorraine
Daisy
Snowy
Smokey
Snowball
Dumbledore
Top 10 Goat Names
If you are a movie, cartoon, or anime lover, you have certainly heard one or all these goat names. You can definitely use them on your goat pet
Gruff
Lupe
Soothsayer
Grover
Philoctetes
Jeb
Morgan
Gompers
Pleasant goat
Mr. Tumnus
Cute Goat Names
One of the names from the list below will suit your cute and adorable your kid running up and down your compound
Boo
Swifty
Clover
Pecan
Hershey
Pinecone
Spook
Giggles
Spot
Sunny
Juniper
Pumpkin
Speckles
Donut
Cookie
Olive
Radish
Butternut
Sprout
Pudding
Cosmo
Heinz
Cricket
Funny Goat Names
If you are looking for a funny name for your goat pet, this list should help you;
Zygoat
Goaten
Jerky
Kid
Kebob
Goatzilla
Milkman
Scapegoat
Butt
Satyr
Tin can
Girl Goat Names
Rue
Parsley
Stevia
Yarrow
Wallow
Tansy
Laurel
Ginseng
Fennel
Basil
Mona
Mickey
Snowy
Snow white
Merida
Tiana
Maui
Hercules
Minnie
Jessie
Dale
Maple
Spruce
Tupelo
Birch
Alder
Magnolia
Boy Goat Names
If you recently brought a boy goat to your home and are finding it difficult to get a suitable name for it, pick one from this list;
Hank
Rupert
Joey
Woody
Arthur
Grover
Gilbert
Edgar
Ralph
Scruff
Homer
Sammie
Leonard
Finn
Beau
Joker
Tobias
Phoenix
Pogo
Rocco
Jasper
Frances
Toby
Angus
Milo
Mountain Goat Names
Peak
Alaska
Ridge
Glazier
Alps
Ande
Knoll
Meadow
Summit
Everest
Matterhorn
Mounty
Dike
Ledge
Thunder
Climber
Alberta
Montana
Cascade
Stepper
Surefoot
Atlas
Boulder
Pinnacle
Farm Goat Names
Ellie
Gabby
Remy
Hazel
Amber
Shadow
Sandy
Fluffy
Curly
Bruce
Gary
Koko
Bossy
Marigold
Tony
Tara
Clover
Inez
Zora
Male Goat Names
Miguel
Colonel
Baxter
Roger
Turbo
Barry
Dodger
Jethro
Buford
Smalls
Buckley
Gordie
Gary
Peabody
Female Goat Names
With a beautiful young goat in your compound, it is not fair that you have not picked out a name for her yet. Use our list to get the most beautiful female goat name for your pet.
Dixie
Flora
Goldie
Millie
Fawn
Opal
Gwen
Maiden
Heather
Bonnet
Ida
Maxi
Jean
Jasmine
Sky
Lily
Nanny
Gabby
Irma
Petunia
Linda
Polly
Charlene
Star
Iris
Sabrina
Jolene
Barbie
Betsy
Sally
Baby Goat Names
You are not doing justice to your young beautiful and adorable kid if you have not picked a name for it yet. Here are some baby goat names that you pick from.
Fir
Aspen
Oak
Cedar
Daisy
Elena
Elsa
Goofy
Chip
Anna
Belle
Woody
Tinker
Pinocchio
Mulan
Stitch
Winnie
Pluto
Dill
Bay
Aloe
Catnip
Cayenne
Chives
Ginger
Nettle
Mint
Sage
Stevia
Tips to use when naming your goat
Picking names for pets can be straightforward for some and quite challenging for others. Whether you have a goat at your compound or are thinking of getting one, these tips will definitely help you get a name for them.
Use a famous name
Get your goat pet a name from a famous pet. Names like Benji and Rover are well known pet names for historical pets. Pick one for your pet and who knows? Maybe your pet will live to be remembered.
From the pet’s character
Many pet owners have used this method. Observe your pet for a while and learn its most attractive feature or character and name them after it. For instance, if you own a white goat, you can name it Snowy or Speedy if it is fast.
Choose names with a hard consonant sound
Names with hard consonant sounds are easy for the pet to learn and even hear when they are being called compared to names beginning with a vowel. Names beginning with letters like B, T, D, K, and S should be considered the most.
Pick a short name
A name with one or two syllables is the best. They are easy to learn and also brings out some authority in them. Such names include Pickle, Cookie, and Cosmo.
Source from the internet
The Internet is the source of all information you need. You do not have a name in mind, the internet will never disappoint you. All you need to do is type in your search and relax and wait for the results.
Things to avoid when naming your goat
Be careful not to give your goat pet a name that sounds similar to that of a command. Names sound similar in their pronunciation with names like sit, eat, sleep, no, should be avoided. It is always nice to give your pet a name that has a positive meaning or associated with their likable behavior. some names will portray hate or disliking towards the animal.
Best goat breeds to keep as pets
Pygmy
Pygmies are the commonest goat breeds kept as pets in the world. They are friendly and very likable animals which thrive in almost all climates. Their erect ears and medium-sized hair on their coats bring out all the beauty in them. They come in different colors and can have caramel, black, and agouti patterns.
Mini Toggenburgs
This is the oldest goat breed in history. They are mostly brown in color with some white strips on either side of their face, tail knees, and below their hocks. They are making very good pets and would not get bored spending time with a herd of this breed.
Mini myotonic
This goat can grow to be up to 25 inches tall and 150 pounds heavy. They mostly come in white and black colors but also have other color markings and patterns too. They are friendly and also to keep pets which makes them common pets in many homes. Unlike other gats, they are kept for their meat and not the milk. Read more here.
Nigerian dwarf
Nigerian dwarfs are reared for their milk and meat, which tend to be more nutritious compared to that of other breeds. They are beautiful and intelligent pets with medium-sized erect ears. They are fairly tall at 17-22 inches and weighing about 80 pounds.
Mini alpines
Mini alpines are 30 inches tall and are adapted to thrive in any climate. They might have a white neck or have grey or black markings on their heads. Their heavy milk production is what makes them popular in many homes. With proper feedings, these goats can produce up to 2400 pounds of milk annually. They are friendly and quite hyperactive and therefore need a bigger space to survive.
