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Pygmy Goats

Capra hircus

Photo by HemaShah
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Field Notes

Description:

Females, called does, weigh 23 to 34 kg (51 to 75 lb) and males, called bucks, weigh 27 to 39 kg (60 to 86 lb). Wither height ranges from 16 to 23 in (41 to 58 cm). Their color can range from white caramel, medium caramel, dark caramel, dark (red) caramel, silver-light grey agouti, medium grey agouti, dark grey agouti, black with frosted points, solid black, and brown agouti.
Pygmy goats are adaptable to most climates. Their primary diet consists of greens and grains. They enjoy having items to jump on and may be able to leap onto small vehicles. They are also in need of a shed and open area accessible at all times. They also need a companion that doesn't necessarily have to be its own species. They are prey animals and should therefore be sheltered in a predator-proof area -especially at night. Goats require fresh water at all times or they won't drink it. Pygmy goats are often affectionate if they are treated with respect. They can also be trained, though it requires quite a bit of work. It is important to make sure pygmy goats are comfortable and warm during the wintry months, when cold weather is abundant. Simple measures such as feeding pygmy goats luke warm water and luke warm food, as well as ensuring their living quarters are free from draughts, can make pygmy goats a lot happier during the winter

Habitat:

West Africa,but found world wide now.

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Comments (12)

Thanks Emma, good to know that you are so attached with India.
@ Scott , How I wish that they were my goats!! These live up on Mount Diablo at Borges Ranch.That part of Mt Diablo which is a part of the Shell ridge Open space has a quail habitat and several ponds. Though I have not seen a blue bird on that part of the mountain ,I have seen nuthatches,towhies,Acorn wood peckers to name a few.
I love it here & as I'm not working yet I've got time on my hands to 'get back to nature' - a real novelty for me as I had a full on career in the UK! I do miss traveling (I can't leave until my green card comes through or they won't let me back in the country!) but I'm loving it that I have so much going on in my own backyard! Oh, & I was brought up on Enid Blyton too!
Pygmy goats have great personalities. I'd go visit a friend who kept livestock and the little goats would come and lean against my legs and wouldn't let me leave. Are these your goats?
@ Ian @ Karen Thanks!! @ Ian we still have to figure out the berries!Your spotting of the green slug moth is very fascinating! @ Karen, Thanks for sharing all those wonderful spottings. You must have settled into the US mode of life. I grew up reading Enid Blyton books and still have some copies of The Famous Five.
Emma, you're so sweet! We're supposed to snoop :) That's the point. I've learned a lot from spotters like you. Thank you!
Well done on all your reporting - keep it up THREE (3) CHEERS FOR EMMA!!
Thanks @ Cindy and Thanks @ Satyen! @ Cindy you are an awesome addition to Project Noah ! i always browse thru your identified spottings to identify my own!! Sorry for being such a snoop:) @ Satyen , i love your spottings! Makes me nostalgic of my days in India!
Congratulations Emma for submitting 1000 spottings.
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PublishedSeptember 6, 2011

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