Buyer question
How long does a Kiko goat live?
Our Animal Library gives the Kiko goat a lifespan of 10–12 years.
Source: the Kiko goat page in the Everybarn Animal Library. Kiko goat in the Animal Library
The detail
Kikos were developed in New Zealand in the 1980s from feral goats crossed with dairy bucks, selected for survival with little help. They are known as a hardy, low-input meat goat with good mothering and strong parasite resistance.
- Hardiness
- 5 out of 5 (Parasite resistant)
- Origin
- New Zealand
- Best fit
- Low-input meat, brush
- Temperament
- Independent, alert
What to weigh
Kikos grow a little slower and carry less muscle than Boers. They are more independent and can be harder to handle if not worked often.