Buyer question
How big does a Spanish goat get?
Our Animal Library lists the Spanish goat at 50–200 lb, varies (mature weight).
Source: the Spanish goat page in the Everybarn Animal Library. Spanish goat in the Animal Library
The detail
Spanish goats descend from goats brought by Spanish settlers and were shaped by centuries of living on their own in the Southwest and Southeast. They are hardy brush goats, used for meat and land clearing with minimal help.
- Fencing needs
- 4 out of 5 (Good escape artists)
What to weigh
Size and conformation vary widely. Many are wilder than dairy goats and need good pens for handling.