the Breed

Origin

The Cameroon dwarf goat, by which the pygmy goat was formerly called, was domesticated in West Africa largely for its flesh. The Pygmy was shipped across the ocean and introduced into zoos in Europe and the US starting in the 1930s as an exotic species. Due to their little size and amiable demeanor, Pygmy goats soon became popular as pets, and the rest, as they say, is history!

The Cameroon goats were exported from Africa to zoos in Sweden and Germany where they were on display as exotic animals. From there they made their way to England, Canada, and the United States. In 1959, the Rhue family in California and the Catskill Game Farm in New York received the first documented shipments of Pygmy goats from Sweden. Offspring of these animals, as well as earlier imports, were sold to zoos, medical research, and to some private individuals.

treats

Always be aware of what you are feeding your goats since just because they may enjoy a certain item doesn't imply that it is necessarily healthy for them in huge numbers. Muesli is a fantastic illustration of this. They will never stop pleading for more.) When our children first start experimenting with solid meals, we typically give them water crackers as a treat. However, because we constantly feed our goats fresh vegetables and branches, the babies have a tendency to imitate their moms and begin tasting the food at a young age. Here are some nutritious dishes we've served throughout the years that you may try at home:

Fruits

Bananas (peeled and all), dried fruit (in small amounts), persimmons, mandarins, cumquats, watermelon, apples, pears, grapes, and watermelon. The majority of fruits are OK for goats, but make sure they aren't in bits that are too big for them to eat.

AVOID : avocado at all costs since goats are highly harmful to the fruit and plant, just like dogs are.

Vegetables

Fruit is generally not a favorite food for our goats. In addition to carrots, broccoli, cauliflower, pumpkin, brussel sprouts, cabbage, beans, and a long list of other vegetables and fruits, include all leafy greens including spinach, silverbeet, kale, and Asian greens. Just be careful not to overfeed vegetables that produce gas, such cabbage and brassicas, since this may disturb their rumen.

AVOID : ALL nightshade-family members, including the plants themselves, such as tomatoes, capsicum, eggplant, chillies, and potatoes.