I'm sure some sheep people are asking themselves if they should raise meat goats, either as a companion enterprise to sheep or as 4-H projects. Many rural persons who would have previously opted to raise sheep or cattle are giving meat goats serious consideration. Raising meat goats is quite similar to raising sheep for meat. The same resources are required, the same amount of labor is needed. But there are some differences between the animals that you should know before getting started.
Goats demand more attention than sheep.
They are friendlier and probably make better pets. Goats do not like to get wet and will seek shelter in the rain. Goats like to climb and jump and require higher fences and gates in confinement areas. Goats prefer to browse. They will get on their hind legs to eat.