The pedigree is likely to be the factor that most affects the value of a given goat.
For cashmere goats, this is even more true.
These goats can be highly profitable when raised right, and so they are in high demand.
But farmers are always interested in pedigrees to get the best products.
Let’s look further into this.
How much do cashmere goats sell for?
So, as I said, it depends on a great many factors.
The most important is going to be the pedigree.
When it comes to goat breeding, there will be registries with which all breeders must verify the pedigrees of their goats.
For the purebred cashmere goats, you’re likely to pay upwards of $500.
Some of the most expensive individuals can sell for up to $2,000.
For less purebred cashmere goats, that are more mixed with other breeds, the price will not be as steep.
You could probably get a half to three-quarter-bred cashmere goat for upwards of $200.
The other factor, depending on where you buy, will be the size.
Naturally, a bigger goat produces more fiber, and so is potentially more profitable.
Larger individuals may sell for more, then.
You can get cashmere goats for as little as $40 at the right auction, but just as with anything, you really get what you pay for.
A goat this cheap will likely have some kind of health problem.
The baseline for spending should be around the $200 mark to be sure you are getting quality.
Where can I buy cashmere goats?
Cashmere goats are mainly raised in Asia—China, Mongolia, Nepal, Myanmar, places such as these.
So, most of the sales of cashmere goats happen in these regions.
If you want the best of the best and the most purebred, you may have to travel.
Sometimes, these regional breeders will offer transportation and shipping, but it can be prohibitively expensive.
The best thing to do, first, is to look up local breeders and auctions.
Cashmere goats have spread to pretty much all major corners of the world, so there is likely to be something closer to home than China or Tibet.
As I say, though, they are mainly found in these regions, and you’ll have a harder time getting hold of one elsewhere.
But it will just take a bit of research and also patience.
Are cashmere goats friendly?
Yes, generally speaking.
They have a mild temperament, although they are known to be somewhat wary.
That said, they’re also very calm, and don’t spook easily. So, they’re friendly, it just might take them a bit of time to get used to you.
Again, though, this will depend on the pedigree.
Purebred cashmere goats are as described above, but if they’ve got some of a more boisterous and domineering breed in them, they might be a bit less friendly.
At the same time, they could also have a bit of something even more friendly in them.
This, too, will affect their temperament.
Your best bet is to be sure of the pedigree, so you know what genes and tendencies the individual could have.
Can you make money with cashmere goats?
Yes, you certainly can!
It won’t necessarily be easy, but you can certainly do it.
Fiber goats often are the most profitable of any breed, if properly cared for.
That’s the important thing, especially when it comes to fiber goats: you need to keep their wool healthy and clean, otherwise you won’t be able to sell it at all.
Running a profitable business is never a simple thing, but with the right resources, you can make everything from a huge annual income to an extra bit of cash on the side from raising cashmere goats.
It can be difficult to get a full business going without a lot of start-up capital.
Buying a lot of goats and the means to keep them is an expensive venture, but if you do it right, you can make your money back within the first year.
One couple netted almost $200,000 in pre-tax income from their cashmere goat farm.
Cashmere goats are a somewhat elusive breed, then, depending on where you are in the world.
As I said, they are in high demand, so often any available stock will be bought up by large-scale farmers before the rest of us have a chance to get a word in.
If you’re able to find a local breeder, then, or arrange transport from somewhere further afield, cashmere goats are a great option to raise and even possibly make a humble profit from.