Buyer question
Is a Savanna goat good for beginners?
Yes: our Animal Library rates the Savanna goat 4 out of 5 for beginners (good meat starter).
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.
- Temperament
- Calm
- Best fit
- Hot, sunny meat herds
- Energy
- 3 out of 5 (Calm, steady)
- Hardiness
- 5 out of 5 (Heat and sun hardy)
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.