On farms, goats are kept in fence pastures. Most of the fencing is barbed wire. King grass is a tall-growing grass that is cut and chopped for feed. By-product feeds include broiler litter , citrus pulp, green bananas, and wheat middlings. Rations are typically high in moisture, so growth rates are limited.
Goats perform better on imported feeds, but the cost is beyond the reach of most farmers.
The Agricultural Ministry is conducting several feed trails to determine the feasibility of feeding imported goat feeds. We were also promoting the Katahdin hair breed of sheep. Though not raised in large numbers in the U.S, the Katahdin is in great demand for export. Find out why. The Katahdin is a U.S. breed that takes its name from Mt. Katahdin in Maine, the state where it was developed.