Goat Anatomy 1
How many udders does a goat have?
2
In the front of their mouth, goats have teeth on:
A) The top
B) The bottom
C) Both
B) The bottom
Which GG goat is the oldest in our herd?
Sangria
True or False? A mature, standard sized doe usually has 2 kids at once.
True
Name 3 different uses for goat milk
Drinking, making soap, making cheese, making candy, making candles
What is another name for the small ears on a LaMancha?
Gopher ears
What is the name for the tassels some goats have on their necks?
Wattles
How many of the goats in our herd are part or full LaMancha?
4 of them (Clementine, Peanut, Poppy, and Pavlova)
How long is the gestation period of a goat?
150 days on average (145-155)
Of the goat breeds we have on the farm (Alpine, LaMancha, Nigerian Dwarf, and Nubian), which breed produces the most milk on average?
Alpines
What is a castrated male goat called?
A wether
What system in a goats body is the largest (i.e., nervous, digestive, skeletal, reproductive)
Digestive
How many of our goats are part or full Nubian?
2 (Edna and Laurel)
What does it mean to debud or disbud a kid?
To remove their horns
Why is goat milk more easily digestible than cow milk?
Smaller fat globules
How many stomach compartments does a goat have?
4
If goats are nursed, not bottle raised, how long will they nurse for? 2, 4, 8, or 10 months?
10 months
How many of our goats were born on site?
6. All except Sangria, Milo, Peanut, and Edna
What is the normal body temperature of an adult goat?
101.3-104 degrees F
Why is raw milk illegal in most states?
No officially recognized health benefits, lack of oversight at large dairies, etc...
How large or wide (how many degrees) is the field of vision on a goat?
320-340 degrees
How many pounds of food does a goat need to eat to gain 1 pound of weight?
5 pounds of food
Which of our goats has had the most recorded births (in total)
Clementine with 9 babies
How much should a doe weigh before being bred for the first time?
80 lbs
What breed of goat that we have on the farm has the highest butterfat percentage in their milk?
Nigerian Dwarf