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MARKET
GOAT PROJECT
ORANGE ACRES BACKBREAKERS
YEAR: 2005-2006
Leader: Laura Barnes
Contact Info
Scheduled Meetings:
| Goals: | Members will gain knowledge about goats and have a nice, gentle, manageable animal. This includes the parts of the goat, how to care and feed, and how to show. And, of course, to have fun! |
| What to expect: | You should have a market goat for this project, although it is not a requirement. Goats are usually purchased in March directly from the breeder or at auction. Meetings before you purchase the animal cover conformation, different breeds, parts of the animal, and general information. After members purchase their goats you will learn how to work with them and how to show them. |
| Time Required: | Meetings are one day each month, daily care and feeding of your goat, cleaning of the stall, frequent washing and blow dry and clipping, and frequent walking, plus Youth Expo and the Orange County Fair |
| Effort Required: | In addition to caring for your animal,
you will be expected to participate in Youth Expo and the Orange County
Fair: YOUTH EXPO (a "learning fair" of 2-3 days) Clean-up day to prepare stalls and the barn at the fair grounds You are responsible for feeding and watering your own animal If you wish, you may make a poster or display Show your animal Showmanship (you and your goat are judged) Market (just your goat is judged) ORANGE COUNTY FAIR (1 week of the 3 week fair) You may make a new poster or display, or use the one from Youth Expo You are responsible for feeding and watering your own animal Show your animal Showmanship (you and your goat are judged) Market (just your goat is judged) Your goat will then go to auction (mandatory for Grand champion) or a private buyer |
| Estimated Costs: | Goats can be purchased for around $300 directly from the breeder. But you can find goats for sale for much less or much, much more. There are a few goat auctions. Feeding your goat from purchase in March to the OC Fair in July will cost about $100. A halter will cost around $10. If you want to cover your animal with a "turtle neck sweater", goat slicks (as they are called) will cost about $10. To groom you should have a stanchion (about $300) and clippers (about $300), but check with one of the senior members - they may already have everything you need so you will not need to purchase these items. OABB should also have a pair of clippers. You will also need a place to keep your goat. |
| Optional: | From March until the OC Fair there are several goat shows around the state. It is good experience to participate in these shows. You will transport your animal to the show and usually spend 1-2 days there. This is a good opportunity to talk to other people and learn more about raising and showing your animal. |