What are Pygmy Goats?

goat pygmy are a domesticated breed goat, which are smaller in the character than other goat breeds. They have an adaptive temperament that makes them suitable for different environments and purposes. While the goats can be used as a source of milk and meat, few owners use them for this purpose.

These miniature goats were originally discovered in the area of ​​West Africa known as Cameroon Valley. They were referred to as Cameroon dwarf goats or African pygmia by English speakers in Europe. Sweden and Germany were the first European countries to export goats that were purchased by breeders who placed animals in the zoo and classified them as exotic. Later, goats were sent to England, where they were sent to the United States and Canada and sold to the Zoo and Medical Research Institutions. The first documented shipment to the United States was received by the Rhue family in California and Catskill Game Farm in New York.

female pygmy goats are referred to as that while men are calledeats Bucks. They are scattered from 15 to 23 inches (40 to 55 cm). Do can weigh from £ 50 to £ 75 (23 to 34 kg) and Bucks usually weigh between £ 60 and £ 86 (£ 27 to 39).

The average life of Pygmy Goats is between 10 and 15 years. Females are able to reproduce in two months after birth, although most breeders will wait for Doe to be at least 12 to 18 months. Pygmy goats will be reproduced from the normal season and generally produce two children during pregnancy, which last for 21 to 22 weeks.

both sexes have corners, although Doe usually has straight corners and grandma has a curved or spiral couple. The evidence suggests that curved corners on men are the original form. Hair is usually short and smooth, although it may vary between short and medium long as a season, change of climate and geography. There are different shades of hair color, from white to light brown and red as well as gray, silverAnd black, often with matt tips. Females generally do not have beard, although it is possible. Men can develop beard and mane that are long and full.

Like other goat breeds, pygmy goats are highly adaptive animals and can easily adapt to different geographical areas and climate. Requirements for food and nutrition are quite basic because the goats are easy to feed and require only green, grains and fresh water. Due to their small size and easy way to use goats often used as domestic animals in many environments, including rural, suburban and urban, without the owner or breeder to get milk or meat.