The goat rawhide is thin and therefore ideal for making smaller hand drums, lamp shades, and craft projects. Goat rawhide is really thin and is better suited for making hand drums. Cow rawhide is thicker than goat rawhide and is more suitable for making drums that use drumsticks. The goat rawhide comes rolled. Individual pieces are shipped in heavy, cardboard tubes. Goats are not an endangered species. The skins are a by-product of the food industry. The goats are not killed just for...