How 20 farming Goats will Print more 1.2 Million in 3 Years

Many farmers assume cows bring more money because of milk. The numbers tell a different story. In this video I break down a 3 year projection comparing goats and cows under smallholder conditions in Kenya. Here is what you will learn: • Initial capital required for goats versus cows • Feed costs and grazing management • Reproduction rate and kidding interval versus calving interval • Growth rate and market turnover • Risk exposure and disease management • Net income after 3 years Goats reproduce faster. A doe can kid twice in 18 to 24 months. With twins common in many breeds, herd size grows fast. Faster multiplication means faster sales. Cows take longer. One calf per year in most systems. Higher feed demand. Higher capital per animal. Slower herd expansion. In this case study, goats generated 1.2 million KES in 3 years. The cow enterprise under similar management generated about half. This is not emotion. These are field numbers. Watch before you decide where to put your money.