Native Goat

Description

The native goat has been noted to be a mixture of breeds whose origins can be traced back to
the 16th century. This mixture of breeds has produced an ecotype, which has evolved mainly through natural selection and has become highly adapted to the agro-ecological conditions. The native’s colour ranges from brown, black, white, and sometimes a mixture of each colour. The natives are of a small breed type, having horns and beards, and sometimes wattle. Natives are hardy and tolerant of parasites.

PERFORMANCE
The does are described as good mothers with a high rate of twinning. The average birth weight of the offspring is 2.3kg. The native is an early maturing type of animal capable of breeding as early as five months, with a long breeding season