Housing

[mikey]

Goats are very adaptive animals and do not require fancy or expensive housing.They need protection from the basic elements.Weather,when it rains they will seek shelter.Goats can tolerate cold weather but should not remain cold and wet for long periods of time.During the hot months,it is important to provide a shady area with adequate air circulation and to control flies.The primary need for housing is during kidding,especially if kidding occurs during rainy weather.A dry,draft free area is needed.Does can kid in large community pens.Some producers use kidding (mothering) pens to separate does and their litters.Kidding pens should be approx. 4feet x 5feet,one pen is needed for every 10 does in the herd.
By: Susan Schoenian University of Maryland Cooperative
A goat house needed for the Philippines is different from one needed in North America.Goat Housing must be suited to the climate and weather patterns of that country.Goat houses are much more open in the tropics because of weather pattern,when the rainy season arrives one must be able to protect his/hers animals from the elements.The pull down tarps are common and work well.
I have seen native goats standing under banana trees for shelter during the rainy season.
mikey

[mikey]

Ventilation:Ventilation is an important aspect of animal housing,particulary closed housing.Poor ventilation can be detrimental to animal health and performance.Harmful gasses and dust can cause respiratory problems,while temperature extremes can reduce animal and human productivity.The purpose of ventilation is to provide the desired amount of fresh air,without drafts,to all,parts of the shelter,maintain temperatures within desired limits,maintain relative humidity within desired limits,maintain ammonia levels below specified levels.Ventilation can be natural or mechanical.Natural ventilation systems move air through adjustable and fixed openings,such as vents,windows,doors.Mechanical ventilation systems use fans,controls air inlets/outlets.
By: Susan Schoenian,University of Maryland

[doods]

hi sir good day,
   sir you think a 5000sqm landlot would fit for my 200 doe level?will it sustain for their feedingprogram and pasturing thank you sir....

[mikey]

Doods,no I do not think one would be able to keep 200 does plus their kids on 5000 sqm. and have the feed planted on that land to keep the goats healthy.The golden rule in goat farming is to start small and see if you really want to be a goat farmer first.One can always expand later.Start small grow big.
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[david1210]

Greetings from Silang!

I bought a small farm(3000sqm) in Silang Cavite and i would like to know if this is enough to start a small (1:25 ratio) semi contained goat farming. I really need your advice sir. BTW, the land is sorrounded by kakwate trees. ok lang ba to as alternative feeds for the goats? Your advice will be highly appreciated. Thnx!
   

[nemo]

yeah, kaya naman as long as may outside source ka din ng feeds.

[bongkat]

Doods,no I do not think one would be able to keep 200 does plus their kids on 5000 sqm. and have the feed planted on that land to keep the goats healthy.The golden rule in goat farming is to start small and see if you really want to be a goat farmer first.One can always expand later.Start small grow big.
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mikey/Region 7:

Sir, what is the ideal number of goats for a starter? For example, I have a lot area of 5,000 sq. m.

[mikey]

Golden rule,start small to see if you are really committed to want and have the desire to be successful with goats.
-do you have the proper feeds to keep your goats in top shape,concentrates cost money.
-what is the market you wish to be successful with,remember breeding for all markets usually results in failure in all markets,should you wish to breed for meat,are you able to sell your goats in your area or will you sell the meat yourself????or are you thinking about the dairy end of this business??Find or pick a market and once you are successful with the first then expand into a secondary market.
-start small and experiment with natives to gain first hand experience,should you loose any goats atleast the loss will not be as hard as with an expensive purebred animal like a boar or nubian or saanen.
-be open minded enough to realize this will take some time to be successful,realize not everyone will be successful.

start with a handful of goats and see if you really have the interest to continue and expand.

[bongkat]

Golden rule,start small to see if you are really committed to want and have the desire to be successful with goats.
-do you have the proper feeds to keep your goats in top shape,concentrates cost money.
-what is the market you wish to be successful with,remember breeding for all markets usually results in failure in all markets,should you wish to breed for meat,are you able to sell your goats in your area or will you sell the meat yourself????or are you thinking about the dairy end of this business??Find or pick a market and once you are successful with the first then expand into a secondary market.
-start small and experiment with natives to gain first hand experience,should you loose any goats atleast the loss will not be as hard as with an expensive purebred animal like a boar or nubian or saanen.
-be open minded enough to realize this will take some time to be successful,realize not everyone will be successful.

start with a handful of goats and see if you really have the interest to continue and expand.

Thank you again sir, I will be motivated by your good advice of golden rule, start small and gain experience. Rest assured of complete feasibility study before going into this venture. Ciao!