Goats of all sizes, including miniature goats, to create connections with them and their owners. Smaller goats can be practical, affordable and affectionate. For some small-scale breeders, miniatures are the perfect starting point for raising goats.
(Miniature goats) . . . can be kept in a small backyard, are easy to handle, and are the perfect size for young children to interact with.
Source: Countryside Daily, February 4, 2019. Link.
Miniature goats are useful and practical. They produce milk, meat and fiber the same ways that standard-sized goats do. Their size and unique traits attract children, goat newbies and veteran goat breeders alike.
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