Sunday 2 April 2017

Red Sokoto Goats (Maradi)

  Things you need to know

  • Red Sokoto goats are hardy animals that can adapt to many different environments
  • Red Sokoto goats are fast growing (which means you can breed them quicker than other goat breeds)
  • Red Sokoto goats can prosper on poor pasture and brush that would not support other types of livestock. Some ranchers run Boer goats on the pasture after their cows – to clean up the weeds!
  • Red Sokoto goats are tame, gentle animals and the more you handle them, the gentler they become
  • Red Sokoto goats are good breeders. Under good conditions, Red Sokoto goat can kid 2 times in a year!
  • Red Sokoto goats consistently produce more muscling in less time than other goat breeds
  • Red Sokoto goats are good milkers, allowing them to raise multiple offspring with excellent weight gains
  • Red Sokoto female kids can reach puberty at 6 months of age and are considered early breeders. Male kids can be used for breeding at 5 to 6 months of age
  • Compared with other goat breeds, Red Sokoto put on more weight and generally look fuller and healthier