Pygmy Goats
Pygmy goats originateΒ from Africa, predominantly Nigeria and Cameroon, where they are kept for milk and meat. They were originally imported into the UK at the end of the 19th century as a zoo animal.
They are now very popular as pets.
The average pygmy goat stands between 16β and 23β tall (40-57cm) and weighs between 18-30kg (40 and 70lbs). This makes them small and easily handled.
Female – Nanny
Entire Male – Billy
Castrated Male – Wether
Young – Kid
Pygmy Goat Statistics
| Lifespan: | 10-15 years. |
| Temperature: | 102-105 degrees F / 39.1-40 degrees C. |
| Pulse: | 70-95 bpm. |
| Resp: | 20-24 bpm. |
| Gestation: | 145-157 days. |
| Oestrus Cycle: | 18-24 days. |
| Weaning: | 12 weeks. |
| 1st Mating: | From 18 months. |
