How many goats do you need for 10 acres?

Goats are similar to sheep in that you can support about six to eight goats on an acre of land. Because goats are browsers, not grazers, it will be important that the land you have will supply them with the sort of forage they like to eat—see below.

How tall of a fence is needed for goats?

How tall should a fence be for goats? The recommended height for a goat fence is 4 feet (48 inches) tall. This is enough that most goats won’t be able to jump over it — and are less likely to injure themselves trying. Taller fences work fine, too, but that’s usually overkill, especially for the added costs involved.

How long does it take a goat to clear an acre?

To get a very rough estimate, many goat keepers have found that it takes around 8 to 12 goats roughly to clear one acre in one month.

Is it profitable to raise goats?

Raising goats for meat can be a profitable small-farm venture. Currently, in the United States, there is a higher demand for goat meat, also called chevon, than there is a supply. It also means providing your goats with proper food, forage, and health care.

How much space do you need to raise goats?

For keeping the goats safe inside and predators out, they require a securely fenced yard. Fencing must have to be at least 4 feet tall from the ground. Nubian goats usually need more space than other goats. They need at least 200 square feet space per goat.

How much space do your goats need to be happy?

Most sources say that goats need ten feet per goat of indoor space. If you keep the goats in a dry lot (no pasture, you bring in all the hay), miniatures do okay with about 200 square feet per goat.

How many goats per acre?

Goats can be reared intensively on small acreage by using supplemental feed. If using an extensive system, 2 to 10 goats per acre is a rough guide depending on the supply of grass and brush.