Ladang Fatima is a Malaysian farm for the breeding and sale of local goats.

Our stock of goats

Posted on September 1, 2008 in Goats | Leave a comment

After completing the basic infrastructure for the farm, we got in our first stock of goats in June 08. This was followed by another batch in July 08.

 

We now have 52 goats on the farm of which 5 are kids, four of which were born on the farm.

 

The species are local kambing katjang and some goats which have been crossed.

 

 

In their kandang

 

They are kept in their kandang and every day let loose for about 3 – 4 hours for their exercise. They exercise in an enclosed area and wander around. They always come back as they know they’ll be fed in their kandang.

 

 

Having their daily dose of “freedom” and exercise

 

Over the last 2 months, we have got used to the natural rhythm of the goats, understanding their feeding habits, common sicknesses, births, quarrels etc.

 

 

The 2nd two kids born in our farm. Both are males and exactly as their mum’s colour. They are about 2 weeks old today.

 

We have just started our sales. For the time being, its by word of mouth. Ever since we started the work on the kandang and the associated infrastructure we have had enquiries. We are following up on these enquiries and slowly build up our customer base, Insya’Allah.

 

 

9 Comments for “Our stock of goats”

  1. Comment #1 by on September 23, 2008

    it’s nice to see that u’r goats get their daily dose of free grazing. when i get some goats that’s definitely what i’ll do too! :)

  2. Comment #2 by on September 23, 2008

    Thanks for dropping by, Natasha. Hope your plans are going well. Do keep us updated, ok?

    Regards

  3. Comment #3 by iagrotech.com on February 8, 2009

    Well done! I’m looking forward to reading more articles from your very interesting blog.

    I would love to interact more with small scale farmers and share their experiences.

    Semoga kerja yang halal ini diberkati Allah.

    k.azam

  4. Comment #4 by on February 9, 2009

    Thank you, Azam for your kind words. Please feel free to drop by our blog or our farm anytime.

    Insya’Allah, we shall also drop by your farm in Mersing soon.

    Wassalam

  5. Comment #5 by iagrotech.com on February 9, 2009

    BTW, how much do you sell your kambing? You selling by per head or by per kg?

    Salam.

    k.azam

  6. Comment #6 by on February 9, 2009

    Hi, Azam,

    We have so far only sold by the head. Not by kilo.

    Marketing has not been as smooth as I would like it to be. I plan to write about this aspect soon.

    Regards

  7. Comment #7 by dqfarm.blogspirit.com on March 2, 2009

    Hi,
    Can you let me know the price of your male kids? They must be from unrelated fathers though.

    Thanks

    HS

  8. Comment #8 by Nil on March 23, 2009

    Assalamu’alaikhum
    Blessing from Allah the most exalted on your venture. I have written recently to learn some basic from your farm. I presume that you are busy with the activities in the farm that could be the reason that I am yet to receive any response.I would like to have “hands-on” attachment and appreciate if you can be kind and considerate to allow me and grant my request.-
    Wassalam -
    A K Mohamed

  9. Comment #9 by on March 23, 2009

    Wa’alaikum Sala’am, Bro. Mohamed,

    I think I sent you an email but you must have missed it or it must gone to your spam folder and got deleted.

    I am sorry I cannot accomodate the request for the hands on experience. I’ll be more than happy to help you in any other way.

    Wassalam,

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