Goats
(Capra hircus) Jämt goat – The Jämt goat is one of our Swedish heritage goat breeds. It can vary in colour. Goats can be kept for their milk, and a good Jämt goat can produce 300–400 kg per season.
African pygmy goat – Originates from Africa and has long been a popular breed in zoos due to its size and pleasant temperament. Has short legs, a compact body, and a small head. Withers height approx. 40 cm.
Lapp goat – The Lapp goat is our northernmost heritage goat breed. It originates from and is adapted to reindeer grazing land.
Belongs to
The order even-toed ungulates (Artiodactyla)
Family
Bovids: (Bovidae). Subfamily: (Caprinae)
Weight
Jämt goat approx. 40 kg, African pygmy goat 20–30 kg,
Lapp goat approx. 30–80 kg
Lifespan
Up to 25 years
Gestation period
approx. 5 months
Young
1–2 kids (most commonly two)
