Height can vary between 16 and 23 inches 41—58 cm in an adult pygmy goat. Temperament : Docile, responsive, gregarious, friendly, good-natured, alert, animated, active, and fun-loving. The pygmy goat kid and even the adult love to play and need an enriched environment. Popular Use : In developed countries they are mainly kept as pets and browsers, occasionally for milk. In Africa, they are mainly used for meat, while milk, manure, and skins provide additional benefits.
They are also used as an economic and cultural asset, providing employment for women and income from sales in time of need. Productivity : 1—2 quarts 1—2 liters of milk a day over — days, with high butterfat 4. The milk tastes sweet and is higher in calcium, potassium, and phosphorus than dairy goat milk. As prolific breeders, they are a ready source of goat meat on low budget pasture or backyard systems.
Adaptability : Highly adapted to the varying conditions of West Africa, including the damp tropical, subhumid, and drier, savanna climates, they readily acclimatize to new environments, including hot climates and cold weather. They are hardy and resilient, with good resistance to barber pole parasites and trypanosomiasis. The latter disease is a serious constraint to agriculture in West and Central Africa.
Well-attached udders with small teat orifices confer resistance to mastitis. They do well as pets and farm animals due to their ability to survive where cows and sheep could not.
Today, they are bred as pets as well as for milk and meat. Due to their friendly attitudes, they are also kept in many zoos across the world. Actively scan device characteristics for identification. Use precise geolocation data. Select personalised content. Create a personalised content profile.
Measure ad performance. Select basic ads. Create a personalised ads profile. Select personalised ads. Apply market research to generate audience insights. Measure content performance. Develop and improve products. List of Partners vendors. Share Flipboard Email. Table of Contents Expand. Pygmy goats are a small breed of domestic goat. Originally native to Southwest Asia, goats were domesticated 8, years ago for meat, milk and fiber and are now found all over the planet.
Pygmy goats are native to West Africa and were brought to the United States in the s for use in zoos and research. The Oregon Zoo's pygmy goats live at the Family Farm, where they love to have their backs scratched. Pygmy goats were used in West Africa for meat, where their small size is an advantage for survival under adverse conditions.
The breed is blocky, with a relatively short neck, rounded shoulders and hips, and a wide body. Pygmies must be less than 21 inches tall at the withers.
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