Raising livestock is a lot like going to Las Vegas. The fun just lasts a little longer. Some years go well and you're ready to put everything on the table for the big win. The next year you're glad the banker is your brother-in-law, especially since you recorded the one conversation when he was complaining about your sister. Okay maybe a slight exaggeration, but folks getting into the goat business need to be realistic. If there was big money in it, Bill Gates and Warren Buffet wouldn't be in computers, insurance and railroads.
As an example, we bought a Spanish buck last year and paid to have him shipped to us. He lasted a little less than 90 days before we found him dead. We had run him with some does for a few weeks and netted one pure Spanish buckling. It wasn't exactly planned, but you play the cards dealt you.
The best part about goat ranching over other forms of gambling is you get to stay home while you do it instead of having to go stay in those fancy hotels with the good food. Ahhhhh the good life!