Description
Boer goats for sale are the first thing most meat goat farmers look for, and with good reason. The Boer goat is the meat goat the rest of the world copied: big, well muscled, fertile and fast growing, with kids that put weight on quickly and fetch good money when buyers come looking before Easter and December.
DRM Livestock supplies Boer goat kids, older kids, yearling does, pregnant does and breeding bucks, with delivery arranged to your farm anywhere in South Africa. Demand for Boer goats is high, so tell us what you need early and we will send you a written quote with current prices and transport.
Boer Goats for Sale: What We Supply
We supply Boer goats in 5 categories, so you can buy exactly what your herd needs rather than whatever happens to be in the pen.
| Category | Age or stage | Best for |
|---|---|---|
| Boer kids | 1 to 3 months | Growing out, or raising your own replacements |
| Older Boer kids | 4 to 11 months | Growing out for the market, or future breeding stock |
| Yearling Boer does | 12 to 15 months | Building or growing a breeding herd |
| Pregnant Boer does | In kid | Adding does that kid soon after arrival |
| Boer breeding bucks | Adult | Adding growth and muscle to your kids |
Prices for our Boer goats for sale are on request, because they depend on the category, the number of animals and the market at the time. Every written quote includes current prices, availability and transport to your farm, usually within one working day.
Why Farmers Choose Boer Goats
The Boer goat was developed in the Eastern Cape in the early 1900s, when farmers began selecting local goats for size, meat and fertility rather than hair or milk. A breeders’ association followed in 1959, and the breed has since spread to farms all over the world.
- Meat and growth: a deep, broad, well-muscled body and fast-growing kids that reach market weight early.
- Fertility: does often kid twins, and well-fed does can kid more than once a year.
- Mothering: good milk and strong mothering instincts help kids get off to a good start.
- Adaptability: Boer goats browse well and do well in most parts of the country with sensible management.
- Market appeal: the familiar white body and red-brown head is what many buyers ask for by name.
Registered goats of this breed are recorded with SA Stud Book, which is also a good place to find breed standards and registered breeders.
Where Boer Goats Do Best
Boer goats do well across most of South Africa, especially on bushveld and mixed veld with plenty of browse: the Eastern Cape, Limpopo, North West, the Northern Cape, the Free State and KwaZulu-Natal. They need a little more care than the hardiest indigenous types. Give them shelter from cold rain, keep an eye on wireworm, and in bont tick areas make sure they are protected against heartwater.
A Boer buck on indigenous or crossbred does is one of the most popular crosses in the country. The kids grow faster and heavier than pure indigenous goats while keeping much of their mother’s hardiness.
Choosing the Right Boer Goats
Not all Boer goats for sale suit every farm. Match the animal to the job you need it to do.
Boer goat kids and older kids
Kids are the most affordable way into Boer goats. Look for active, well-grown kids with bright eyes, clean noses and no scours. Older kids are a good choice if you want goats ready for the Easter or December market within a few months.
Yearling Boer does
Yearling does are the foundation of a breeding herd. Choose does with a deep, long body, straight legs, sound feet, a good mouth and a soft udder with two functional teats. Let them reach a good size before their first mating.
Pregnant Boer does
Pregnant does give you kids within a few months. Boer does often carry twins, so plan good feeding in late pregnancy and a sheltered place to kid.
Boer breeding bucks
A good buck improves every kid he sires. Look for a buck with a broad, deep body, good muscling through the loin and hindquarter, strong legs and two firm, even testicles. He should be in fit working condition, not fat, before the mating season.
What to Check Before You Buy
Before you commit to any Boer goats for sale, from us or anyone else, check:
- Mouth: teeth should meet the pad squarely. Check the age against the teeth.
- Feet and legs: watch the goat walk. Goats on veld cover a lot of ground every day.
- Condition: feel over the back and ribs. A good coat can hide a thin goat.
- Eyelids: pale inner eyelids can mean a heavy wireworm burden.
- Lumps: hard swellings near the jaw, neck or shoulder can be caseous lymphadenitis, a contagious abscess disease. Avoid those animals.
- Udder on does: two functional teats and a soft udder. Testicles on bucks: two, firm and even.
- Paperwork: the seller’s registered mark, a document of identification, vaccination history and, where required, a veterinary movement permit.
Delivery and Paperwork
Our Boer goats for sale are delivered to farms across South Africa, including the Eastern Cape, Western Cape, Northern Cape, Free State, KwaZulu-Natal, Gauteng, Mpumalanga, Limpopo and North West. Transport is quoted separately, because it depends on the number of animals, the distance and the route.
Goats are cloven-hoofed, so they fall under the current foot-and-mouth disease movement controls. They may only move with the correct documents and, in affected areas, an official veterinary movement permit. We handle the identification documents with every sale and work with the state vet on movement requirements. If you farm in a bont tick area, ask your vet about heartwater protection before goats from tick-free areas arrive. On arrival, keep new animals apart from your herd for at least 28 days and give them time to settle before you work them.
How to Order Boer Goats
- Tell us what you need: the number of animals, the category (kids, older kids, yearling does, pregnant does or bucks), and your farm location.
- Get a written quote: we send current prices, availability and transport costs, usually within one working day.
- Confirm and pay: only into our business account, against an official invoice from DRM LIVE STOCK (Company No. K2023207798).
- Delivery: we arrange transport and paperwork to your farm.
Read more on our how to buy page, or request a Boer quote now.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Boer goats cost in South Africa?
It depends on the category, the number of goats and the market at the time. Commercial goats and top stud animals sell in very different price ranges. We send current prices with every written quote. For published auction averages, see our Boer goat price guide.
Are Boer goats good for beginners?
Yes, with good management. They grow fast and sell well, but need shelter from cold rain, a worm control plan and heartwater protection in bont tick areas.
How many kids do Boer goats have?
Twins are common, and well-fed does sometimes have triplets. Pregnancy lasts about five months.
Can I cross a Boer buck with other goats?
Yes. A Boer buck on indigenous or crossbred does is a popular way to get heavier, faster-growing kids.
Do you deliver Boer goats to my farm?
Yes. We arrange delivery across South Africa. Transport is quoted separately, based on the number of goats and the distance.
Do the goats come with documents?
Yes. Every animal comes with a document of identification, and we work with the state vet on any movement permits required under the foot-and-mouth controls.
Looking for Boer Goats for Sale? Request a Quote
If you are ready to buy Boer goats, request a quote with the number and type of goats you need and your farm location. For more on running a herd, read our guide to goat farming in South Africa, or compare the Kalahari Red and Savanna. Torn between the two? Read our comparison of Kalahari Red vs Boer goats. For the breed standard, growth and fertility figures, see our complete guide to Boer goats in South Africa, and our guides to goat diseases and feeding goats for health and nutrition.
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