An Introduction to Common Goat Breeds

[LuellaMay]

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An Introduction to Common Goat Breeds
Whether you want milk, wool or a homestead companion, you can find the right goat for your farm or backyard.

May 28, 2008
By Aubrey Vaughn

(Mother Earth) For centuries, humans have raised goats for milk, meat and fiber; as work animals; as pets; and for their skills as highly efficient weed-eaters. If you’re considering getting a goat (or a few), the first step is deciding what you want from your new animal, then finding the best breed suited to that task. Here’s a quick guide to which goats do what, along with a few breed characteristics:

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[sungirl]

Where are the Swiss Breeds? (Alpine, Saanen, Toggenburg.) Did I not see the mini breeds either? Was well written but lacks the info on other breeds.

Patty.

[LuellaMay]

Hmmm........ You have a good point. Let me do some research on this and I will be back to post.

Thanks!
Luella