Curtis Reed Report post Posted November 16, 2021 With rising store prices, I’m looking to buy a local meat goat and trying to avoid auctions. Any advice on where to start looking? I am in the East Valley but can travel. Thanks 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Calhuon Report post Posted November 16, 2021 We have meat and dairy goats but in Sonoita AZ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Curtis Reed Report post Posted November 16, 2021 5 minutes ago, Calhuon said: We have meat and dairy goats but in Sonoita AZ Thanks for the reply… i’ll keep it in mind Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HyNoon Report post Posted November 17, 2021 Are you looking to butcher now? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nitemann Report post Posted November 17, 2021 Boarman03 usually has some. He's in Mesa. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Boarman03 Report post Posted November 17, 2021 6 minutes ago, Nitemann said: Boarman03 usually has some. He's in Mesa. I have sheep. Goats are too hard to keep in and destroy things. I also have 2 two year old steers that are almost ready for finishing out/butchering. Hay will go through the roof and has already started to. The fuel/fertilizer/equipment cost has doubled. Watch what meat prices do next year. Maybe nearly double unless everyone sells, and then the year after will soar instead. Get ready for the ride. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
oz31p Report post Posted November 17, 2021 Glad I just put another elk in the freezer 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CouesPursuit Report post Posted November 17, 2021 It wouldn't surprise me if people cash in BPs on rifle cow hunts for the next couple years. Good luck finding your goat, OP. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Curtis Reed Report post Posted November 17, 2021 55 minutes ago, HyNoon said: Are you looking to butcher now? Not now…. probably in a few months Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Curtis Reed Report post Posted November 17, 2021 16 minutes ago, CouesPursuit said: It wouldn't surprise me if people cash in BPs on rifle cow hunts for the next couple years. Good luck finding your goat, OP. Funny you mention that… I planed on a antlerless archery in 2022 to fill the freezer 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
muledeerarea33? Report post Posted November 17, 2021 1 hour ago, Boarman03 said: I have sheep. Goats are too hard to keep in and destroy things. I also have 2 two year old steers that are almost ready for finishing out/butchering. Hay will go through the roof and has already started to. The fuel/fertilizer/equipment cost has doubled. Watch what meat prices do next year. Maybe nearly double unless everyone sells, and then the year after will soar instead. Get ready for the ride. Yeah, goats are dicks!! Sheep are better lawn mowers and are easier to keep. I’m looking to get a few lambs next year. I’m trying to find a meat steer for a friend but most people are booked out! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Curtis Reed Report post Posted November 17, 2021 54 minutes ago, muledeerarea33? said: Yeah, goats are dicks!! Sheep are better lawn mowers and are easier to keep. I’m looking to get a few lambs next year. I’m trying to find a meat steer for a friend but most people are booked out! PM Sent 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AZ Free Man Report post Posted November 17, 2021 2 hours ago, Boarman03 said: I have sheep. Goats are too hard to keep in and destroy things. I also have 2 two year old steers that are almost ready for finishing out/butchering. Hay will go through the roof and has already started to. The fuel/fertilizer/equipment cost has doubled. Watch what meat prices do next year. Maybe nearly double unless everyone sells, and then the year after will soar instead. Get ready for the ride. Good points. Reduction of irrigation water is likely going to be a big contributor to higher prices as well. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Randall Report post Posted November 17, 2021 To all, good luck trying to get a cow elk tag! That's all my wife and myself put in for anymore. She has 5 bp's and I have 3. I gave up on archery 5 years ago but after not drawing rifle, I finally lowered the poundage on the bow and harvested a metro cow last year. Tough hunt! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HyNoon Report post Posted November 17, 2021 Says you can't get pm's Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
