Fun Facts about Goats

A female goat (called a doe) usually has 2 kids a year. Most births occur in the spring after a 5 month gestation period. A male goat is called a buck, and a neutered male is called a whether. Baby goats are referred to as kids. Also, goats have only two teats (cows have 4).

Goats don't have any upper front teeth!

Both male and female goats can have beards!

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