Quiet Valley Living Historical Farm

OUR FARM: ANIMALS
Rabbits - Horses - Chickens - Goats - Cow - Mule - Sheep - Pigs - Turkeys

Goats
Goats have been referred to as the "poor man's cow" because they can live on forage that would not support cattle or sheep. Goat's milk is often given to infants who cannot tolerate cow's milk. The fat particles in goat's milk are smaller and do not separate, so it is more easily digested than cow's milk. The goat's popularity was based on its cleanliness, agility, hardiness, intelligence and the added bonus of costing little to feed and needing very little space.

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Quick Facts :

The female goat is called a nanny or a doe , the male a billy or a buck, and baby goats are called kids. Goats eat grass, hay, and forage. Goats can be used for food (meat), milk, their hair for cloth, and their hides for leather.

Fun Facts: Goats are picky eaters and do not have top teeth.

Brief History:

Our goats are of the Toggenburg breed. The Toggenburg is a dairy goat from Switzerland that is credited as being the oldest known dairy goat breed.

Resources:

Here are some other websites to check out for more information about goats.

- Brief History of Toggenburg Goat Breed (Oklahoma State University)
- Goat Web