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Cow VS Goats… What is the BEST Dairy Animal for Homesteaders?

We are working on an episode of Homesteady, trying to figure out which is the best dairy livestock for a Homesteader, a cow or a goat…

Fill out the form below and let us know what you think! We will combine the results of hundreds of homesteads and release a future episode sharing the results!

This form looks long… but the questions are easy and it should only take you 5 minutes to fill out.

Goat VS Cow Home Dairy THROWDOWN

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First Name

How Many Years Experience Do You Have with Dairy GOATS?

How Many Years Experience Do You Have with Dairy COWS?

Section 1 - Difficulty

In this section, we want to learn which animals were easier to keep.

Which Animal is Easier to Hand Milk?

Cow
Goat
It's a Tie
I Don't Know

Which Animal is Easier to Machine Milk?

Cow
Goat
It's a Tie
I Don't Know

Which Animal's Milk is Easier to Make Products From?

Cow
Goat
It's a Tie
I Don't Know

Which Animal is easier to fence?

Cow
Goat
It's a Tie
I Don't Know

Which Animal is the Easiest to Work With?

Cow
Goat
It's a Tie
I Don't Know

Which Animal is Easier to Keep Healthy?

Cow
Goat
It's a Tie
I Don't Know

Which Animal is Easier to get veterinary care for?

Cow
Goat
It's a Tie
I Don't Know

Which Animal's Births are easier?

Cow
Goat
It's a Tie
I Don't Know

Which Animal is easier to Transport?

Cow
Goat
It's a Tie
I Don't Know

Which Animal is Easier to Get Bred?

Cow
Goat
It's a Tie
I Don't Know

Which Animal is Easier to Setup Housing For?

Cow
Goat
It's a Tie
I Don't Know

Which Animal is Easier to Manage Manure/waste From?

Cow
Goat
It's a Tie
I Don't Know

Which Animal is Easier to Rotationally Graze?

Cow
Goat
It's a Tie
I Don't Know

OVERALL, Which Animal do you think is the OVERALL EASIER ANIMAL?

Cow
Goat
It's a Tie
I Don't Know

Explain your answer. (Any funny/sad/interesting stories that prove your point?)

Section 2 - Money

In this section, we want to learn which animals were a better financial decision for your Homestead.

What is the Average Price You Paid for a single Dairy Cow, (or, if you purchased a heifer/calf and raised it to milk) estimate is ok

What is the Average Price You Paid for a single Dairy Goat Doe (or, if you purchased a kid and raised it to milk) Estimate is ok

Which Animal had lower startup costs (initial infrastructure, equipment, stock)?

Cow
Goat
It's a Tie
I Don't Know

Which Animal is the Lowest Cost to Keep?

Cow
Goat
It's a Tie
I Don't Know

Which Animal saved you more money on products you no longer bought (soap, milk, diary products)

Cow
Goat
It's a Tie
I Don't Know

Which Animal EARNS More MONEY through the sale of products (soap, milk,dairy prodcucts)

Cow
Goat
It's a Tie
I never earned money

Which Animal earns more Money through the sale of livestock (calves or kids)

Cow
Goat
It's a Tie
I Never Earned Money

Which Animal is easier to sell (which is there more demand for in your experience)

Cow
Goat
It's a Tie
I Never Sold Any

Considering your Expirence with costs, savings and earnings, OVERALL, Which Animal is $ Financially $ the Best to Raise?

Cow
Goat
It's a Tie
I Don't Know

Explain your answer. (Any funny/sad/interesting stories that prove your point?)

Section 3 - Products

In this section, we want to learn which animals make the best homestead products.

Which Animal's Milk Is The Best?

Cow
Goat
It's a Tie
I Don't Know

Which Animal's Cream is the Best?

Cow
Goat
It's a Tie
I Don't Know

Which Animal's Butter Is Best?

Cow
Goat
It's a Tie
I Don't Know

Which Animal's Soap is the Best?

Cow
Goat
It's a Tie
I Don't Know

Which Animal's Cheese is the Best?

Cow
Goat
It's a Tie
I Don't Know

When Butchered, Which Animal's Meat is Best?

Cow
Goat
It's a Tie
I Don't Know

OVERALL Which Animal makes the BEST Products?

Cow
Goat
It's a Tie
I Don't Know

Explain your answer. (Any funny/sad/interesting stories that prove your point?)

The final big question... In your opinion, WHICH ANIMAL IS THE BEST OVERALL DAIRY ANIMAL FOR A HOMESTEADER?

Cow
Goat
It's a Tie

Explain your answer. (Any funny/sad/interesting stories that prove your point?)

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