Buyer question
Is a Pygmy goat good for beginners?
Yes: our Animal Library rates the Pygmy goat 5 out of 5 for beginners (great pet goat).
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.
- Temperament
- Playful, friendly
- Best fit
- Pets, small lots
- Energy
- 4 out of 5 (Playful, climbs)
- Hardiness
- 4 out of 5 (Hardy for its size)
What to weigh
Pygmies gain weight easily and do poorly on too much grain. Wethers are prone to urinary stones, so feed them properly.