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Goat Farming: Check Out Some Interesting Facts About GOATS

Goats are large mammals with horns and cloven hooves. Goats are raised for their milk and meat. The goat is a multifunctional animal that contributes significantly to the income and sustenance of the country's landless, small, and marginal farmers.

Updated on: 13 January, 2022 1:38 PM IST By: Shivani Meena
Goat Farming

The goat is a multifunctional animal that contributes significantly to the income and sustenance of the country's landless, small, and marginal farmers. Goat Farming is a business that has been done by a substantial segment of the rural people to earn profit. We've all seen a goat, whether it was in real life, in a textbook, or on television. Here are some amusing and endearing facts about goats. 

Goats have been around for a long time: 

Goats were one of the earliest animals domesticated by humans almost 9,000 years ago. They were initially domesticated in Asia, wherein they were used to make milk and cheese. 

What Do Goats Eat? 

Goats have a very distinct appetite. They enjoy moving about and exploring, which causes them to have adventures in the pasture and, if they are free-range, in your yard. They prefer to consume grass, hay, and grain. 

Because of their delicate mouths, some goats might be particular about what they eat. 

Goats are bred for a variety of reasons: 

  • Goats provide several functions. Some are bred for meat, milk, or cattle.

  • Goat milk may be utilized for a variety of purposes, including drinking, creating cheese, lotions, and even candles. 

  • Some goats are employed as companion animals for other animals who are lonely. 

Interesting Facts:

  • There are almost 200 different types of goats.

  • Dogs and goats not only share the same life span, but they can also recognize each other's names. Some goats will even come when they are summoned. 

  • Goats are gregarious creatures. They like having company in the farmyard.

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