Pygmy Goat

Pygmy goats originated in Africa and were imported to the US in the 1950s.  They are smaller than dairy goats but produce a respectable amount of milk for its weight and food consumption.  Most people raise them for show and fun instead of meal or milk.  Pygmy goats are easy to raise and handle and they are affectionate, cute, lovable and playful.  A full grown doe or whether ranges from 16 to 23 inches at the withers and they usually weigh from 40 to 70 pounds.  They are year-round breeders so kids may be available at any time of the year.  A litter usually consists of 1-3 goats and the kids weigh from 2-4 pound at birth.  The pygmy goat bleat is similar to that of other goats and their color ranges from silver-grey to light brown to black.