D. Copeland

Leigh Tate wrote:D., i forgot to mention that if you go to the KGBA website and click on the "breeders" tab, you'll find a map to help you locate possible sources for Kinders.

Thanks again. I will definitely reach out to the KGBA. There is nobody in our area (Texas panhandle) listed so maybe we can travel a bit to get started and then be the breeder in our area. Is there a book or other resource that you would recommend on breeding Kinder Goats specifically?

Leigh Tate wrote:Yes, there absolutely is a dual purpose breed - Kinder. They are not a commonly heard of breed, but very well established around the country. I've been raising Kinders for about 12 years and can tell you that of all the goat breeds I've had, Kinders are my favorite. They are midsize, produce good quantities of milk (mine give at least a gallon per day at peak production) and muscle out very well for chevon. Their milk is rich and creamy. Plus they have the absolute best personalities.

Wow. Thanks! That sounds like exactly what we are looking for. I had to look up "muscle out very well for chevon" though. I did more research and it sounds like an excellent lean protein that compares favorably to beef and chicken. I have only eaten goat but a few times in my life (and many years ago), but I don't remember it being tough. Is the toughness a big issue since it is so lean? Does it usually require tenderizing?

I noticed a couple weeks ago that they are selling it cubed in the grocery store so we are going to get some soon and start trying it in different dishes.

I understand its a compromise, but has anyone found a good goat breed or mix of two breeds that worth having for both meat and milk without being terrible at both? I really don't want to have two different breeds to separate out the meat and milk if I can avoid it.

Excellent info. I have been researching ICF for many years and was planning to use ICF for an upcoming project, but I have never across Faswall before. Now I have to do more research, but the Faswall requires more exploration. Thanks!

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