Fast Facts About Boer Goats



Boer goats are one of the most common goat breeds in the USA. They received their name from a Dutch word meaning "farmer". Their origin remains unclear but are believed to be from a genetic pooling of African indigenous, Indian, Angora, and European dairy goats.

They, commonly, have white bodies with brown heads, long ears and are easily managed.

They like to browse the pasture and are helpful in maintaining control of weeds, brush, greenbrier, brambles, and more.

They are hardy, intelligent and adaptable animals. They can thrive well in bright and hot climatic regions, including the Mediterranean, tropical, sub-tropical and semi-desert.

They are large framed, bulky, animals. They are the largest of the goat breeds. Mature does can weigh 190 to 230 pounds and mature bucks can weigh 200 to 340 pounds. They have a rapid growth rate and high fertility.

They offer adequate milk but are mostly raised for meat production or as show goats.

According to the South African Boer Goat Breeders’ Association, there are five types of these goat breeds. They include: ordinary goats, long hair, polled, indigenous, and improved goats.



Are you interested in purchasing Boer goats? Spencer’s Farm has Boer goats for sale!

Our goats are registered and registerable, full blood and percentages, Does with kids, Yearling doelings, and SA Boer Herd Sire. If interested, please contact us!

Product Features:

1. 4"x18" aluminum .040" thick

2. More durable than the cheap plastic signs

3. Great gift idea for that hard to buy for person

4. Rounded corners

5. Can go outdoors or indoors

Product Description:

Made from 4"x18" aluminum with 5-7 outdoor vinyl lettering. Can make any lettering, email any requests.

Make sure to stop by the country jam, Goats, Music and More Festival in Lewisburg, TN., October 8th, 9th and 10th, 2010.

This festival has been named one of the top twenty events in the entire southeast USA, by the Southeast Tourism Society. It has grown from a few thousand its first year to over 17,000 attending from all fifty states and four countries!

You will find a variety of goat shows, learn about goat care, find arts and crafts, exhibits, music, activities for children and adults, country music artists, food, fun and entertainment for all! Bring yourself, your family and friends! Admission is free!

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