I'm a backyard farmer with an interest in animal behavior, farm animal welfare, and rare breed conservation. I keep goats and chickens in rural northwest France. I mentor on domestic animal behavior and welfare courses, and write about goats and other farm animals.
Pygmy goats are of West African origin and are characterized by their short legs and face due to genetic dwarfism. Their study bodies and hardiness confer utility in their native
Origin: Developed in Wales, UK, from the Khaki Campbell, which itself descended from a Rouen drake, originating in France, crossed with a Fawn and White Runner duck,
Boer goats have been developed from South African landrace stock to produce high quality meat on low quality pastureland. Their popularity has become worldwide.
Poitou goats, also known as Poitevine goats, are the best goats for cheese native to western France. Their milk, rich in solids and alpha-s1 casein makes the best flavor and
Australian Cashmere goats have been carefully selected from the feral population for over 30 years to produce quality fiber while retaining the fertility and hardiness of their ancestors.
When planning how to house goats, we need to bear in mind their social habits so that we avoid conflict and smaller animals losing out. Researchers have studied different designs.
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