Reproduction
What is a baby goat called?
a kid
What is average slaughter age?
3-5 months
How long do goats live?
about the same as a dog
Where did they originate?
South Africa
Where is the loin cut?
Lower back
What is a mature male goat called? (still intact)
a buck
What is average slaughter weight?
25-50 pounds
Do goats burp?
yes
Describe appearance
stocky and bulky, chestnut and white
Where is the breast cut?
Chest, between front legs
How long is a doe's Gestation Period?
150 days
Is goat meat red or white meat?
What is a group of goats called?
Flock, trip or herd
Are they the largest breed of meat goat?
yes
Where is the hindshank?
Lower hind leg
When do kids hit puberty?
4-12 months
What is the most popular meat cut on a goat? (US)
Leg and Loin chop
What type of digestive system do goats have?
Ruminant
Weight (buck and doe)
Does: 190-230 lbs.
Bucks: 200-340 lbs.
Where is the foreshank cut?
Upper front leg
What is a castrated goat called?
wether
What is the most popular breed of meat goat?
Boer
Where were goats first originated?
South Africa
Average wither height
78 cm
Where is the sirloin?
Rump