All about Pygmy Goats

When most people think of pygmy goats they might not think of them as I do. They are fun, intelligent, animals, and they make wonderful pets. Pygmy goats have often been confused with Nigerian Dwarf goats, and Pygora goats. These breeds of goats may have some pigmy in them but they are bred different and have different goat breeds in them. There is so much to learn about pygmy goats, I will talk about several things including; how old a Pygmy should be before being bred, how expensive a Pygmy goats is to keep as a pet, what type of housing you may need, and how to feed them properly. Those are just some of the things that I will talk about.

The Pygmy Goat was originally called the African Dwarf Goat. The Pygmy Goat first came from a former French Area off the West Coast of Africa. Heinz Ruhe brought the Pygmy Goat to the United States in 1959. By the 1970's interest in the Pygmy Goat began to grow to the point that registries for the Pygmy Goats were established to define breed type. In 1975 the incorporated National Pygmy Goat Association was formed.

The Pygmy goat is a domesticated animal. They stand about 16-23 inches high, and weigh between 50-55 pounds. Pyg

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Pygmy goats were first seen in the United States in the 1950’s in the zoos. Fresh, clean water in clean containers should also be available at all times, this way they are able to clean there systems out, and they are more likely to produce better, Dr.

Inside of their pen you might want to put something for them to climb on, that way they can get exercise.

Showing a Pygmy Goat

Pygmy goats are easy to show and maintain. If they are not locked in a milk stand, have a someone help hold on to them, or tie them up by a lead rope attached to a collar. That’s why you want to keep them on a regular feeding schedule, that way they don’t get off balance. The female pygmy goats have an estrus cycle for 18 to 23 day. An attached outside enclosure with at least 4 foot high fencing will provide as area for exercise. If you do find any just pick them off, and if you are not sure what to do call the vet. You never want to feed them to much alfalfa because it will bloat them, if this happens you want to walk them and make them move. This may or may not make a difference when you are showing your Pygmy goats. Hay or pasture should always be available when you are breeding your goats.

Housing for Pygmy Goats

You will need some type of simple shelter for your goat. Many breeders give less grain if good pasture is available.

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