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10/21/11, 03:19 AM
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Market for goats?
Does any of you have a local market to take goats that is more than, what would you call it, "a gathering of locals on a given night of the week where half a dozen breeders sell there 50 total head for way below the market standards?"
I've got a goat/sheep sale fairly close to me that's every Thursday night at 7pm. Problem is, there's only 2-3 legitimate buyers there and all others are just locals who might possibly buy a lone critter or two to add to their herd or flock. I don't feel I'm getting anywhere close to the market standard price for either sheep or goats regardless of ethnic holidays.
I'm interested to know if there's a location in the US comparable to a cattle sale where you have numerous sheep/goats and competitive bidding from several buyers. I've heard that some places in proximity to goat/sheep slaughter houses you can top the market price.
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10/21/11, 07:02 AM
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There are several all around the area. We use to go several times a month, and loved it. You become friends with all the people there, and it's like a social event with GOATS, cows, sheep, poultry, and even a horse or llama now and then.
Colona is especially fun when they have the big auction there. One year young male llamas were only being bid for like seven dollars a piece. My husband wouldn't let me get one, but we know a man who bought two to feed to his hounds. Sometimes auctions or poultry shows are really reasonable if you find one where there aren't a lot of bidders.
We haven't gone to a farm auction in almost a year just because of being busy with other things, and I miss them. My daughter use to love to buy up little bucklings for less than ten dollars then resell them at a profit. She loves auctions.
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10/21/11, 07:40 AM
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10/21/11, 09:02 AM
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Look here:
http://www.ams.usda.gov/AMSv1.0/ams....tNewsPageGoats
Also, get to know your local extension agent, they know markets that are not on the official list. The goat market is getting stronger.
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10/21/11, 09:11 AM
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I wonder how old a llama should be before slaughter? At $7 each, that'd be some cheap meat...
Most goats here sell at the stockyard or the exotic animal auction they hold once a month. Neither way nets a great price, as a rule.
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10/21/11, 09:51 AM
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I take my goats about an hours drive. I am getting into the ethnic cultures that way. I get about double the price there than I would here. If I had enough goats and the right transportation, the auction further south would pay much better. Further south, closer to Southern Ca, goat prices can be $6-$8 a pound (on the hoof).
I have seen llama slaughtered at about 8 months. I don't know how much meat was on it.
Have you tried advertising?
Then something I plan to do (was suppose to start this year but my does did not settle) is the animals that I plan on sending to the market will not be "altered". That means horns left alone, and the bucks are NOT to be wethered. 2 things happen... for some ethnic people, they can only eat un-altered animals, and then your animal remains useful for breeding purposes. (Unless they have an absolute problem that you don't want, then I would cull/process myself at home or have someone do it.)
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10/21/11, 10:22 AM
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i have a good sale within a half hour from home. good prices always and run well. i'm lucky.
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10/21/11, 10:59 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by francismilker
I've got a goat/sheep sale fairly close to me that's every Thursday night at 7pm.
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Just wondering where that is since you live in Oklahoma too.
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10/21/11, 11:03 AM
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I would think you'd have a local auction, yes? Here's the latest market report where I sell lambs, don't usually sell goats as they go quick on craigslist.
http://woodburnlivestockexchange.com...ket_report.htm
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10/21/11, 11:49 AM
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How many at a clip are we talking here? 2? 50?
If you don't find something local maybe selling right off the farm is an option. Advertise on craigslist.
Also plan your breedings to coincide with the ethnic holidays when they will bring top dollar (for your area).
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10/21/11, 12:23 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by mpete
I take my goats about an hours drive. I am getting into the ethnic cultures that way.
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That is a good point. The Hispanic population goes to a market that we have been to, and the prices go higher when a large number of them are present or when the chivo dealers come. And, just like you mentioned, both the muslims and the latinos want billies not whethers.
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We have a usda weighed and graded sheep & goat auction on the last friday each month along with the regular once a week auction. The weighed sale brings more cash compared to the weekly sale. Big buyers bidding crazy prices to fill orders they have to fill in NJ and NY. I've heard tell that ethnics are waiting for the semi's to pull in and buy right off the trucks. I know when it's their holiday time they will pay any amount for the sheep or goat they need. I laugh out loud when I see them load a goat or sheep in the trunk of their very fancy car.
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10/21/11, 07:08 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Donna1982
Just wondering where that is since you live in Oklahoma too.
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Donna,
I'm about 11 miles NE of Ada in a little spot in the road named Francis. (hence the username Francismilker!).
The goat/sheep sale is at Maud. (about 30 miles NW of me.)
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10/21/11, 10:56 PM
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We have a local sheep and goat sale once a month. It's not graded by "official usda graders" just guys that have run a sale barn for years. They do sort by weight, age, and condition. They usually have at least 200, with the most being around 600. You can see some of their past #'s and prices on their website www.veedersburgsalebarn.com
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