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8000 BCE
Domestication
Goats were domesticated, they were domesticated in iran -
6500 BCE
Spreading
goats spreaded up into into the ethiopian highlands. -
2400 BCE
Sheep
Goats and sheep separated into 2 different species. -
1493
America
Goats were brought into america -
Fair
GOAT POPULARITY SURGED FOLLOWING THE 1904 WORLD’S FAIR IN ST. LOUIS. -
Teeth
Goats don’t have teeth on their upper jaw. -
Stomach
Goats have 4 stomachs to help digest roughage. -
Accents
Goats have accents a goats bleat will sound different then another goats bleat from a different country. -
Names
Goats can be taught their name and to come when called. -
Breeds
There are over 210 breeds of goats in the world. -
Milk
Worldwide, more people eat and drink milk from
goats than any other animal. -
Life span
The natural life expectancy for goats is around 8 to 12 years and
in some cases, goats can live over 15 years. -
Rain
Goats do no like to get wet and prefer to seek shelter when it is
raining. -
Trauma
Blood in the milk or “pink” milk may be a sign of udder trauma and
not mastitis. -
Hygiene
Goats are one the cleanliest animals and is much more selective
feeders than cows, sheep, pigs, swine and even dogs.