Buyer question
How long does a Savanna goat live?
Our Animal Library gives the Savanna goat a lifespan of 10–12 years.
Source: the Savanna goat page in the Everybarn Animal Library. Savanna goat in the Animal Library
The detail
Savannas were developed in South Africa from white indigenous goats selected under harsh conditions. They are white with black skin, which protects against sun, and are known as a hardy, fertile meat goat.
- Hardiness
- 5 out of 5 (Heat and sun hardy)
- Origin
- South Africa
- Best fit
- Hot, sunny meat herds
- Temperament
- Calm
What to weigh
Savannas are less common in the US, so it can be hard to find good bucks. They grow a little slower than Boers.