The ideal time to castrate a goat is when he is 8 to 12 weeks old. If you know that he will be used for meat, you can castrate as early as a week old.

At what age should a male goat be neutered?

Goats must be between four weeks to four months of age with eight to 12 weeks being ideal. Because of the difficulty in telling if the spermatic cords have been crushed, this method may be perceived as less reliable than other methods. A third method of castration is the use of a knife.

At what age should you band a goat?

We prefer to band at eight to 10 weeks, to allow for maximum development. Ideally, at this age, both testes will fit snugly through the band. When this is the case, most feel very little discomfort.