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Pygmy goats are small compact goats weighing
approximately 45-55 pounds and standing no more than 24 inches at the shoulders
when they are full grown. They originated in Africa
and were brought to the United States in the 1950`s. Because of their small
size and personality they were displayed in petting zoos and gained popularity
as pets. Though they were intended to be market animals they have become noted
as dual purpose animals raised on small acreages for both milk and meat.
Pygmies are gregarious, friendly and easy to maintain
which makes them ideal for people who are looking for pets or a hobby.
They make great 4-H and FFA projects because they do not require special
equipment to raise and show.
In addition to enjoying them in your backyard, there are
shows throughout the country were youth, breeders and owners showcase their
animals. Similar to dog shows, pygmies are shown on a leash and judged on
conformation according to the breed standard. Classes are broken down by
sex and age and then winners in those classes compete for division winner and
the Grand Champion of the show.
We have been raising
and showing pygmy goats for 30 years and have become more passionate about
them each year. We like to share information with other goat folk and
refine our herd management as we learn new information.We like to teach
newcomers about the joys of goat owning and caring for their new pets.
We truly believe that in many cases goats make better pets for a child
than a dog or cat and that a child can grow many ways by caring for them.Showing pygmy goats is
a great family project that every member can participate in, without a big
investment in equipment. Goat shows are a great social event for us, we
enjoy visiting with other exhibitors and evaluating the animals with each
other. We start getting anxious and go through "goat show
withdrawals" in the summer because there are no shows in our area due to
the heat. And we would enjoy it the same if we never brought home a
ribbon!We have only one herd
of goats that is well conditioned and does not carry any excess weight, so
there is no difference between show does and brood does. We also have
very few kidding problems because our does are fit and structurally correct.We have been combining
admired features from several lines to produce animals that are structurally
correct, smooth and well muscled, with style and femininity. Nothing is
more fun than showing a doe with that "look at me" attitude.When we sell an animal
we can attest that it has no disqualifying faults, we can provide you with
pictures of related animals and evidence of their show records, but we cannot
guarantee the show ring performance of any animal. Once the animal
leaves our farm, herd management and environment control its development.