Goat Breeds
Breed Profile: Pyrenean Goat
The Pyrenean goat is a hardy French breed of long-haired goat with long ears that traveled many miles and helped to nourish many post-war children. Read more about its history and current role in France.
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Breed Profile: Pygora Goat
The Pygora is an American homesteader’s goat bred to produce soft, fine fiber of cashmere or mohair type for hand spinning.
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Breed Profile: Dutch Landrace Goat
The Dutch Landrace goat is a heritage breed that was almost lost, until conservationists rescued the only remaining family. The goats have now found a role in habitat conservation.
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Breed Profile: Jämtget Swedish Landrace Goat
The Jämtget is an endangered heritage breed, pivotal to the revival of rural income from artisan dairy produce in Jämtland, Sweden.
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Meat Goat Breeds: A Comparison
There are several options when it comes to meat goat breeds. Find out which one will fit best with your family and your needs.
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Breed Profile: Payoya Goat
The Payoya goat is a heritage breed native to Andalusia, Spain, producing milk for artisan Spanish cheeses while managing natural landscapes.
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For The Love of the Kiko Meat Goat
Looking for a hardy meat goat that’s parasite resistant? The Kiko a great forager and requires little in the way of extra maintenance.
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Meat Goats for “Boer”-ed Empty Nesters
Add to Favorites Jumping into raising Boer meat goats isn’t for every retiree, but for Shanna and her husband, it was exactly what they needed. -by Shanna Spence, AKA The …
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Breed Profile: Moroccan Goats
Moroccan Black goats are the ancient landrace of Berber pastoralists, highly adapted to survival in the mountains in an arid climate, although severe drought has recently pushed them up into the trees.
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Finding Purpose
The best way to save a rare breed from extinction is to find a purpose for it.
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