Goats were one of the first animals to be tamed by humans and were being herded 9,000 years ago.
Goat meat is the most consumed meat per capita worldwide
Goats can be taught their name and to come when called
The life span of a goat is about that of a dog
Goats have a gestation period (pregnancy) of five month and the average birth rate for goats is 2.2 kids per year.
Baby goats (kids) are standing and taking their first steps within minutes of being born.
Each kid has a unique call, and along with its scent, that is how its mother recognizes it from birth – not by sight.
Counter to the dominant stereotype about goats being willing to eat anything, they are actually very picky eaters. They have very sensitive lips, which they use to “mouth” things in search of clean and tasty food. They will often refuse to eat hay that has been walked on or lying around loose for a day.
Goats were one of the first animals to be tamed by humans and were being herded 9,000 years ago.
Goat meat is the most consumed meat per capita worldwide
Goats can be taught their name and to come when called
The life span of a goat is about that of a dog
Goats have a gestation period (pregnancy) of five month and the average birth rate for goats is 2.2 kids per year.
Baby goats (kids) are standing and taking their first steps within minutes of being born.
Each kid has a unique call, and along with its scent, that is how its mother recognizes it from birth – not by sight.
Counter to the dominant stereotype about goats being willing to eat anything, they are actually very picky eaters. They have very sensitive lips, which they use to “mouth” things in search of clean and tasty food. They will often refuse to eat hay that has been walked on or lying around loose for a day.
goats are amazing x