What goat breed would be best for me?

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Question by Jamie: What goat breed would be best for me?
Okay, so I plan to get a small herd of goats. I own about 7 acre field for the goats which is fenced off and goat proof, I do have the availability to use other land. Which would add upto about 200 acres of land I can use. I own other farm animals, I have already done my research, and they will get along with goats. Anyways, the goats will have their own fenced in area and shelter. I am looking to make a tiny bit of profit off of these goats, or at least for the goats to pay themselves off or near. I decided I will start out with with around seven goats and go from there. I can cut my own hay, or buy it for cheap from a friend. I have to purchase feed though and mineral blocks etc. The one part I have trouble deciding is whether to get Boer goats or Nigerian dwarf goats. They are two different types of goat, I know. Is it possible that I could own both, and they would get along? Or since I would need to have a boer male, they would try to mate the Nigerians. If I get Boer goats I can show them in 4H and sell them twice; once they are auctioned people don’t want the animal second, I sell it for meat price. The milk goats, I would be using for my own personal consumption and that of selling it pasturized milk, cheese, fudge, etc. (it is legal in my area to sell) Also, my weather can sustain both of the goats. How much money would be put in, and how much loss (if any) per year?

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