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Key Phrases: raising meat goats, meat production herd, meat herd, United States, Bowman Boer Ranch, New Zealand (more...)
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A wonderful resource for goat breeders, Raising Meat Goats for Profit includes Information about the Meat Breeds, How to get started with meat production, Easy to use feed ration tables, Real advice for new breeders, Kidding and Raising Kids, How to sell your goats, Up-to-date informations about health and diseases, Recipe book, 250 pages of user friendly information!


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This book is an enjoyable, no-nonsense tool for all goat breeders, with valuable, up-to-date information.

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  • Paperback: 256 pages
  • Publisher: Bowman Communications (March 1999)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0967038103
  • ISBN-13: 978-0967038100
  • Product Dimensions: 8.3 x 5.8 x 0.7 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 11.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (22 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.com Sales Rank: #203,627 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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53 of 54 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Exceeded my hopes and expectations - GREAT BOOK, June 22, 2003
By Travis C. Ward "C. William Anderson" (Silverton, OR United States) - See all my reviews
  
Gail Bowman is the sort of writer that most all authors could learn from. More important, Gail Bowman is obviously experienced in the craft she writes about and her love of the most cantankerous of farm critters shows through.

This is one of the few chatty how-to books that I have found did not waste even a page of type.

No matter the topic, it is apparent Ms Bowman has learned from experience and is unafraid to tell us her mistakes as well as her successes. But, she is not preachy and doesn't try to convince us there is only one way. She freely informs us of methods and techniques, and even other breeds, reported to her by other breeders.

I had long thought the best way to try and make a living with goats would be as a dairy, but, milking a hundred goats can be mighty tiring for a bare living. Thus, I was considering meat goats after downloading some introductory blurbs published by the Saskatchewan Ag folks.

I, however, remained skeptical of meat goats for profit. I was concerned I might be getting into a branch of agriculture for dreamers (the visionary sort, no disrespect meant) but, at age 50, I just don't feel the hankering to blaze any new trails. In other words, I want to let today's youth do the experimenting. I just want to earn money to sock away for my retirement.

Well, Ms Bowman has done a great job in showing me that meat goats are not the 21st Century equivalent of ostrich, emu, elk, deer and bison. They are a viable farm product that can produce a reasonable income without having to create a new market or without having to depend on other breeders for one's profit.

I nominate Raising Meat Goats For Profit as one of the Best How-To books for the 21st Century!

If I were still publishing farm magazines I would definitely be shouting the news to my readers. Raising Meat Goats For Profit is a masterpiece.

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16 of 17 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars beginner at raising meat goats, June 12, 2001
By Woodey 2 (Virginia United States) - See all my reviews
This one is a keeper. The book is easy to read and understand. It was a joy to read. I am new to the goat business, but I feel that it will be very helpful when I go to pick out my first meat goat later this month (June 2001). Right now I am building fence with the help of my husband. I have learned how to house them, feed them and care for them. I may be even able to get my first sets of kids sometime in November. :o) Can't wait.
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15 of 16 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Meat Goat Information Galore, May 2, 2002
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The book is wonderful, informative, up to date, practical, the list goes on and on. I highly recommend it to anyone with goats. Gail Bowman writes in an easy to read format. I can't say enough about the great quality of this book. Buy it, really, you won't be sorry.
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4.0 out of 5 stars good info
What I read of the book there was a lot of good information. I just wish I could have read more before it was accidentely put it the bag to go to Goodwill. Read more
Published 1 month ago by R. Doane

5.0 out of 5 stars Raising Meat Goats For Profit
Easy, enjoyable and informative reading. Gives basic problems and how to fix them, and when to call for help.
Published 1 month ago by Johnie Price

5.0 out of 5 stars Solid and Informative
This book is so well written that I just took it for granted as the way all livestock books must be done. Read more
Published 16 months ago by Melody Conley

5.0 out of 5 stars Great for beginners & experienced breeders!
This book covers all aspects of raising meat goats and is very helpful even for the experienced goat breeder. Read more
Published 18 months ago by S. Reeves

4.0 out of 5 stars Informative
This is an informative book, but not as detailed as I expected. It comes with tons of recipes, and they sound good!! Read more
Published 21 months ago by B. Carrillo

2.0 out of 5 stars not somali
This book was not written by a Somali. "Goat meats, fish frogs, man-eating alligators" ... "All things not Somali. Read more
Published on May 31, 2007 by Jon Vandalen

5.0 out of 5 stars Outstanding reference guide
Wonderful book with in depth references on all areas of meat goat production. Just starting out, this book is invaluable.
Published on May 11, 2007 by David Swartwood

5.0 out of 5 stars Comprehensive book on raising goats
This is an excellent, humorous and very comprehensive book on how to raise goats. It covers everything from shelter to birthing with valuable tips for the person working with a... Read more
Published on January 3, 2007 by Debra A. Tomlinson

4.0 out of 5 stars Lots of good information
My husband & I bought this book as a reference a year ago as we were researching on how we could "raise meat goats for profit. Read more
Published on November 16, 2006 by J. Schwalm

4.0 out of 5 stars Raising Meat Goats for Profit
A good reference for the potential meat goat breeder. A little outdated, but the facts and information are all topical and well documented.
Published on November 9, 2006 by D. Angel

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