Goat Breeds DIRECTIONS - For each breed describe their APPERANCE (color, size, texture), USE (milk, meat, hair) and FACTS about them that stand out, on your factsheet.
zOrigin: Angora zMohair Production (like a wool but from goats) zSheared twice/year zHorned zSmall Frame zRequire extra management at Kidding Angora
zOrigin: South Africa zMeat Type zHorned zEarly Puberty zExtended Breeding Season zHeavy Muscle Boer
zOrigin: New Zealand zHorned zTwinning zIncreased growth Kiko
zOrigin: French Alps zDairy type zHardy zColors: yWhite yFawn yGrey yBlack brown Alpine
zOrigin:Oregon zShort Ears to “no ears” zDairy Type Lamancha
zOrigin: England zDual purpose zVery popular cross with meat type goats zLarge frame zExtended breeding season zAdapts to hot environment Nubian
zOrigin: Switzerland zOldest known dairy breed zMedium frame size zDark color with white ears and white stripes down face. zExcellent udder quality zBest suited for cool climates Toggenburg
zOrigin: Switzerland zHeavy milkers zWhite color zSensitive to excessive sunlight and hot climates Saanen
Mytonic Also known as Tennessee Fainting Goats Originated in the United States Meat production CHECK OUT THE VIDEO: tch?v=f_3Utmj4RPUhttps:// tch?v=f_3Utmj4RPU
ACTIVITY In your notes create a logical reasoning as to WHAT breed would be best for YOU to own and WHY. BE COMPLTE AND DETAILED. (on your fact sheet)
If you finish early check out these videos…. Pygmy Goats – qI Screaming Goats - Nf0 Goat Facts – N_sHWKqg More Goat Breeds – ymo qI Nf0 N_sHWKqg ymo