GOAT
Goats are “browsers” requiring coarser plants, shrubs, & bark in their diet than sheep do. As such, we run the goats in any rougher, shrubbier pasture areas growing on Mint Creek’s 225 acres of certified-organic farm. On the often treeless, open prairie type terrain of our region, organic oats or rye in the hull from certified-organic, Janie’s Mill nearby can also fulfill the dietary role of course plants in the goats’ diets, supplementing their pasture forage. They also receive Certified-Organic, fermented okara as a probiotic/prebiotic supplement (a high-fiber soy ferment produced locally & artisanally by Phoenix Bean Tofu) as well an organically approved, Redmond mineral salt supplement to ensure robust immune health, helping balance out any naturally occurring mineral deficiencies in the soil of this region, & resulting in the most nutrient dense meat. To optimize tenderness, digestibility, and nutrient density, our goat meat is dry-aged five or six days. Our goats are mostly crosses between Kiko, Boer, & Alpine goats. The meat from Mint Creek goats is exceptionally lean as well as mild & herbal in flavor.
Orders must be placed by 12pm on Tues to be home delivered on Wednesday or for farmers’ market pickup that upcoming weekend. Larger or bulk bundle orders may require extra time to fulfill.
Local delivery in Chicago, Oak Park, and Evanston costs $9/per delivery with no delivery minimum. UPS shipping outside that local, Chicago area delivery radius starts at $25/per delivery.
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“We tried the goat stew meat and it was awesome. I have never had goat before and now I am sold. Although I have to say, I am sure your goat is better than what you normally get!”
