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minus-squareLiz@midwest.sociallinkfedilinkEnglisharrow-up8arrow-down1·5 months agoGoats are: Easier to transport from field to field. Easier to erect temporary fencing to keep them in. Less likely to injure an idiot that hops the fence and harasses one. Easier to use on smaller plots. Less of a problem if one escapes. Cheaper individually to replace if someone steals, kills, or injures one. More tolerant of rough terrain. And yes, just like you said, will eat just about anything. They’re probably more difficult to sell for meat though.
Goats are:
They’re probably more difficult to sell for meat though.