Overview Findings Units Method Glossary 8479 units · 5873 threads · indexed 08:03

Goat Farming Business: Goat Farming - Rearing And Selling Made Easy

11 analysed pages · open on Nairaland ↗

knowledge_transfer · 11feed_formulation · 5market_access_offtakers · 4expertise_verification · 4housing_equipment · 4livestock_health_mortality · 4farm_management_outsourcing · 3group_formation · 3transport_logistics · 2capital_credit_grantsseed_stem_sourcing
page 0 · 32 posts · 14 participants · mixed

This page is a hybrid of a promotional thread and a knowledge-sharing discussion initiated by a user named 'zayons' who is selling goat farming guidance and banking services. While the OP provides general business advice and defends his practical experience against accusations of being a 'theoretical farmer,' the thread is dominated by requests for contact details, farm visits, and specific goat prices, with several users attempting to verify the OP's credibility by demanding photos.

Prices: small niger goat: NGN0.0 (Lagos)
Credibility signals: claiming association with informal sector financeclaiming 20 years of practical work experiencenaming specific farm locations in Ibadanoffering farm visits
“Goat farming is not easy at all except you are doing the local dwarf goat. I am talking from experience.”
“The growing numbers of theoretical farmers on this site is sickening. Photos they say, say a thousand words.”
“buy the truth and sell it not.”
page 1 · 32 posts · 12 participants · discussion_qa

This page is a long-form tutorial thread where a single author, 'zayons', provides extensive technical advice on starting a goat farming business in Nigeria, covering topics from housing and breed selection to breeding management and zero-budget strategies. While the primary intent is educational mentorship, the thread includes a minor user query about starting with zero capital and a brief exchange regarding the economics of using a single buck for a large herd.

Pain points: bird_mortalityfeed_too_expensiveno_credit
Credibility signals: citing years of experiencereferencing commercial farms in Indiadiscussing specific breeds like West African Dwarf and Boerproviding detailed technical management schedules
“The profit margin in modern goat rearing is not less than 50% per goat excluding the set up costs.”
“How can one start with zero budget?”
“A healthy sexually-mature buck can easily breed 40-50 does in two breeding cycles.”
page 2 · 32 posts · 11 participants · discussion_qa

This thread is a long-running tutorial by an author named 'zayons' on low-cost goat farming techniques, specifically focusing on backyard housing using mosquito nets and alternative feed sources like cassava peels and poultry droppings. The discussion includes practical tips on buying goats, negotiating prices, and constructing sheds, while also featuring a heated debate where critics accuse the author of copying content from WikiHow, to which he defends his practical experience and zero-grazing methods.

Prices: goats: NGN9000.0 (Local markets)cassava peels: NGN100.0 (Garri processing centre)cassava peels: NGN200.0 (Garri processing centre)
Credibility signals: claims to practice zero grazing in an urban areamentions having goats and materials but no sales on the threadcites a partner with 20 years of experience who trained himdescribes specific design trials for feeding troughs
“I have goats , I have materials and manuals but I have never offer anyone for sale on this thread.”
“nutrition is central to profitable goat business. no amount of grazing on grass can be sufficient or replace good balanced and well planned goat feeding program.”
“Stop looking for large expanse of land for your goat to graze. that is not the place to start when it come to goat feeding.”
page 3 · 31 posts · 13 participants · discussion_qa

This thread is primarily a knowledge-sharing log by an experienced farmer named 'zayons' who details his zero-grazing goat farming techniques, specifically focusing on housing design, feed formulation (using mulberry and brewery waste), and breed selection. While the main author dominates the conversation with educational content, other users engage by asking specific questions about sourcing inputs like mulberry stems and treating respiratory infections, creating a hybrid of a farm diary and a Q&A forum.

Prices: female dairy cow: NGN300000.0 (Niger (Tagwai farms))female dairy cow: NGN400000.0 (Niger (Tagwai farms))
Credibility signals: The main author, zayons, establishes credibility by describing his specific 'urban Goat Farm' setup, detailing unique dimensions like sleeping and feeding areas, and citing experience with specific breeds like Sokoto Red and West African Dwarfs.He references specific government programs (Jigawa Govt empowerment) and locations for sourcing inputs (Tagwai farms, Sabore farm), grounding his advice in real-world interactions rather than just theory.
“the most important component in a zero grazing goat farm is the feed trough . if you miss it you will lose out .”
“goats are picky and irrational when it comes to food. it is not true that goats eat anything.”
“goat breeding is not rocket science yet it is not funny. zero grazing which I practice is the real test that will show whether you are big boy or not.”
page 4 · 31 posts · 15 participants · discussion_qa

This page is a knowledge-sharing thread focused on goat feed formulation and rearing protocols, led by an experienced farmer named 'zayons'. While the core content involves technical advice on using Palm Kernel Cake (PKC) and managing goat nutrition, the discussion is interrupted by spam advertisements for unrelated livestock training and a heated debate regarding the validity of free online advice versus professional veterinary consultation.

Pain points: transport_cost
Prices: transport: NGN1000.0 (Per goat (North to South))
Credibility signals: Field experience claimsPersonal loss storiesSpecific breed knowledgeGeographic sourcing details
“I lost almost 10 goats cos of the wrong info you gave me, pls if you want to go into goat / sheep farming pls consult a professional VET.”
“transport for each goat is usually around N1,000”
“Goats dont really like PKC. It is usually dry and gritty.”
Unclassified: none
page 5 · 31 posts · 16 participants · discussion_qa

This thread serves as a Q&A hub for goat farming, dominated by one expert author ('zayons') who provides technical advice on husbandry, medicine, and breeding while selling his own training materials. The discussion evolves from basic equipment lists to serious concerns about livestock mortality, transport logistics, and the economics of importing stock from the North to the Middle Belt.

Pain points: bird_mortalitytransport_cost
Prices: Organic Booster and Deodourizer (OBD): NGN1000.0 (N/A)Blackstrap Molasses: NGN1500.0 (N/A)Buck (Goat): NGN7500.0 (Katsina)Doe (Goat): NGN12000.0 (Katsina)Doe (Goat): NGN10000.0 (Katsina)Doe (Goat): NGN11000.0 (Katsina)Transport (12 goats + feed): NGN250000.0 (Katsina to Kaduna)
Credibility signals: zayons shares detailed technical knowledge on kid care, breeding cycles, and specific medications, establishing authority.zayons shares photos of his farm and kids.zayons references specific government plans (Kebbi State export) and breed characteristics (WAD vs Boer).Other posters verify their own farm setups (e.g., mentioning specific pen dimensions and floor types).
“Goat farming is one of those agricultural ventures that can make you a fortune.”
“Imagine you having a farm of 5,000 goats. you are richer than a poultry farmer of 50,000 birds. do the maths yourself.”
“The transport cost was 250k cuz the truck was loaded wit goats and sacks of their feed.”
page 6 · 32 posts · 19 participants · discussion_qa

This thread is a discussion and recruitment page for a specific goat farming mentorship program led by an expert named 'zayons'. While it contains genuine Q&A regarding feed formulation, breed identification, and security, the primary activity is users requesting to join a WhatsApp group or get contact details, indicating a transition from public advice to private paid mentorship.

Pain points: input_adulterationtransport_costinput_adulteration
Prices: goat feed: NGN20.0 (Nigeria)transport for 12 goats: NGN250000.0 (Nigeria)
Credibility signals: naming farm size or locationciting years of experiencereferencing an association
“you can actually feed a goat at LESS THAN N20 (twenty naira) per day”
“Are u saying d transport 4 yur 12goats cost #250k”
“most of my goats are Nigerian breeds - both the northern sokoto maradi breed and the southern WAD”
page 7 · 31 posts · 24 participants · directory_thread coordination

This page functions primarily as a contact directory and recruitment thread for a WhatsApp group focused on goat farming, rather than a discussion of agricultural themes. The vast majority of posts consist of users requesting to be added to the group by providing their phone numbers, with minimal engagement or likes. The only substantive content comes from the group administrator, 'zayons', who posts educational material on securing goat farms against theft, while the thread's primary utility is facilitating network formation.

Credibility signals: group_owner_claims_expertisespecific_advice_on_fencing_and_security
“How to Secure your Goats/ Goat Farm”
“there is always good market for goats. Secondly it is easier to steal goats especially if they are on a farm than to steal cow.”
“the best of them all is concrete fencing”
page 8 · 32 posts · 23 participants · directory_thread

This page functions primarily as a contact directory and recruitment thread for a WhatsApp group focused on goat farming, rather than a deep discussion of agricultural themes. The vast majority of posts consist of users providing phone numbers to be added to the group, initiated by the original poster who later provides a direct link. There is a brief, valuable exchange regarding feed costs and profitability, but the page lacks the substantive discussion, market data, or coordination efforts typical of a full forum thread.

Pain points: feed_too_expensive
Prices: feed: NGN5000.0 (Nigeria)feed: NGN36.0 (Nigeria)feed: NGN1000.0 (Nigeria)feed: NGN12000.0 (Nigeria)
Credibility signals: citing_specific_feed_costsproposing_business_models
“Currently I spend 5k biweekly to feed 10 goats. Beans chaff and potato peels”
“Your profit will disappear if you continue with this model except you are not doing for business.”
page 9 · 31 posts · 21 participants · mixed coordination

This page is a hybrid of a farm diary and a directory thread, dominated by the original author 'zayons' who provides educational guides on goat farming while attempting to build a paid community. The thread devolves into a directory where numerous users post phone numbers to join a WhatsApp group, leading to a discussion about managing scammers and lazy members. While there is genuine knowledge transfer regarding feed formulation and breed selection, the primary activity is users seeking contact details rather than discussing specific market prices or deep technical problems.

Credibility signals: citing_years_of_experiencenaming_farm_size_or_locationreferencing_association
“Except you have experience in taking care of goats or you have an experienced person around you, it is advisable that the beginner goat farmer stock with small herd size when starting out.”
“I will like to suggest you to create a telegram group instead,because we are enjoying this trend,,, it has many purposes.”
“Pls I am not the one selling bussiness plan. I don't know the person and I have no deal with him directly or indirectly.”
page 10 · 27 posts · 23 participants · directory_thread

This page is a dormant directory thread where users primarily request to be added to a WhatsApp group for goat farming rather than discussing technical farming issues. The thread functions as a contact exchange hub with a very low engagement level, evidenced by only one total like across all posts. While one post attempts to sell Brachiaria grass suckers, the overwhelming majority of content consists of users sharing phone numbers to join the community.

Prices: Brachiaria grass suckers: NGN0.0 (Nigeria)
Credibility signals: citing_years_of_experiencenaming_farm_size_or_location
“yes just back from break”
“I am intending goat farmer, @zayon kindly add me to the group.”
“OP share another link...the old one is not working.”