Buyer question
How long does a Pygmy goat live?
Our Animal Library gives the Pygmy goat a lifespan of 10–15 years.
Source: the Pygmy goat page in the Everybarn Animal Library. Pygmy goat in the Animal Library
The detail
Pygmy goats descend from West African dwarf goats and are kept mostly as pets. They are small, stocky and playful, and a pair can live happily on a small lot with a shed and good fencing.
- Hardiness
- 4 out of 5 (Hardy for its size)
- Origin
- West Africa
- Best fit
- Pets, small lots
- Temperament
- Playful, friendly
What to weigh
Pygmies gain weight easily and do poorly on too much grain. Wethers are prone to urinary stones, so feed them properly.