Because, here at Cwmcysglyd, ( translated = Sleepy Valley ) we pride ourselves on our free range goats, and because we have two separate herds, one commercial and one for work, we are able to offer free range meat from the commercial herd that are specially bred for this purpose.
All our goats are born inside the barn, but are allowed access thru the day with their mothers to the big outside. Because our goats are not dairy goats, we do not need to separate nannies and kids at any time throughout their lives, and so they go on to grow into family units of several generations.
Most of the kids are born early spring, and as the weather gets warmer, and the kids get stronger, they are allowed to come and go as they please totally free range, enjoying a wonderful carefree life with their family.
We carefully select the goats that are bred for the table, and we also take into consideration the stress they may suffer when being transported to the abattior, plus the carbon footprint, so for that reason we use a family run business less than 15 miles from here.
Goat meat is cut into the same joints as lamb, and can be cooked exactly the same way, although because it is lower in fat, if it is going to be roasted, you will need to baste it.
A few interesting facts about goat meat :-
It is a red meat.
That is low in cholesterol
Low in calories
Low in fat.
3oz Cooked(Roasted)
Calories
Fat (g)
Saturated fat (g)
Protein (g)
Iron(mg)
GOAT1
122
2.58
.79
23
3.2
BEEF2
245
16
6.8
23
2.9
PORK2
310
24
8.7
21
2.7
LAMB2
235
16
7.3
22
1.4
CHICKEN2
120
3.5
1.1
21
1.5
Our prices for goat meat or Chevon as it is called, is from £6 kilo to £8 kilo.
Goats for sale
Throughout the year we have various kids or goats for sale.
Kids are over 16 weeks old, when they are ready for their new homes, or are sold with their dams.
We have become quite well known in the area for keeping goats, and so on the odd occasion people ask us if we would either buy their goats from them when they no longer want them, or we are asked to rescue goats. This brings us to the situation of deciding what to do with them. Some stay with us and join the herd, others we find new loving homes for. Below is a selection of goats we have for sale at the moment.
FOR SALE
NOVEMBER 2008
DUE TO THINNING OUT MY HERD I HAVE SEVERAL GOATS, BUCK AND DOES, OF VARIOUS AGES READY TO BE REHOMED.
ALL GOATS ARE PERCENTAGE BOERS FROM 50% UPWARDS.
SOME OF THE GOATS ARE DAIRY CROSSES SO CAN BE MILKED PLUS THEY PRODUCE EXCELLENT OFFSPRING.
PRICES RANGE FROM £100-£150
BECAUSE I WILL NOT SELL A SINGLE GOAT, THEY CAN EITHER BE BOUGHT IN TWO'S OR AS A HERD. DOSCOUNT IF BUYING AS A HERD. IDEAL TO SET UP A SMALL GOAT BUSINESS.
MOST OF THE DOES ARE NOW IN KID.
Every now and again, we are asked if we will sell a goat to someone wanting a 'lawn mower', but i am afraid we have to decline, as goats are browsers rather than grazers, and we suggest they buy a sheep instead.
The prices of goats varies considerably on what age of goat, sex of goat and whether the goat is a pedigree or cross breed.
Checks are made on new homes and there is always an aftercare service if needed.
Prices range from £100 - £300.
Please contact us for more details and availability.
Remember to own a goat you must have a CPH number !!
