There are over 300 goat breeds known today which are divided into those that produce meat, milk and fur. All these different breed of goats require different type of care.

Another thing you should be aware of is that goats are very curious creatures. They are curious about the surrounding areas and are very intelligent. This is one reason into why they chew on just about anything that comes their way or they come across. So what you should do as a new goat owner is to make sure that the surroundings that your goats will be grazing is free from harmful plants or materials.

Goats producing milk such as the Alpine goats require different type of care then Boer goats which on the other hand produce meat. So make sure you do your research well when choosing the type of breed you want to raise.