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PYGMY GOATS And everything about them…

ORIGIN The Pygmy Goat originated in the

Cameroon Valley of West Africa. Today, they are commonly found as

house pets.

PYGMY GOATS ARE HELPFUL

PYGMY GOATS ARE HELPFUL BECAUSE…. Unlike horses, Pygmy goats are

browsers, not grazers. This means that instead of eating the grass all the way down to the root, they just eat the top, like a good lawn mower.

Pygmy goats are great sources of milk. Pygmy goats produce fresh and delicious milk.

Lastly, there are many health benefits to drinking goats milk, such as healthier skin and teeth. Goats’ milk is also healthier than cows’ milk.

GRAZING VS BROWSING

As you can see the horse eats down to the root of the grass, this is grazing.

The Pygmy goat only eats off the top of the grass, this is browsing.

A CARTON OF GOAT’S MILK

BEFORE YOU BRING A PYGMY GOAT HOME YOU SHOULD HAVE THE FOLLOWING ITEMS…. Collar Lead rope Food Bowls shelter ID tags Proper medication (only if needed)

GROOMING Curry comb Soft brush Hard brush Comb Shampoo Conditioner Hoof polish

PYGMY GOATS COME IN A VARIETY OF COLORSAs you can tell the two baby goats (kids) are colored differently than the adult goat.

FUN FACTS! Did you know that Pygmy Goats are 15

inches shorter and 20 pounds lighter than the average goat?

They are often the same size as a medium sized dog!

WHERE DO YOU GET PYGMY GOATS? There are many shelters in the United

States that have Pygmy goats available for adoption.

However, if you absolutely CAN’T find any goats in the shelter, you could find a goat breeder near you.

HEALTH CONCERNS Pygmy Goats are not prone to many

health problems, however they are prone to gastrointestinal issues.

This is a main health concern for Pygmy Goats, because they will eat anything and everything they can find.

Gastrointestinal issues include upset stomach, vomiting, and diaherra.

PYGMY GOATSWould you adopt a Pygmy Goat?