Goats Stock For Sale In Mountain Goats Farm
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Kikos are bred primarily for meat production, with market demand for goat meat increasing dramatically in recent years. However, they are also a great option for those looking for pets to keep overgrown pastures and weeds in check. They are a low-maintenance option with a great disposition!
Kikos are an independent breed. They are able to conceive, carry and give birth to their kids with minimal to no intervention. Most produce twins or triplets. Their maternal instincts and high milk production support rapid growth in the offspring.
Kikos are also aggressive foragers and are able to achieve significant growth and weight gain without heavy feeding. Kikos are often used for crossbreeding in meat and dairy herds to improve growth rate, parasite- resistance, and overall hardiness.
Stud Ewes
- Maternal Ability: Kiko does are renowned for their strong mothering instincts. They typically give birth (kidding) and raise multiple offspring (often twins or triplets) without producer assistance, even in harsh conditions.
- High Milk Production: They produce sufficient milk to support rapid weight gain in their kids, ensuring they reach market weight quickly.
- Conformation: A high-quality “stud-grade” doe should display a feminine head, an alert expression, and a wedge-shaped body. This shape indicates a large capacity for carrying young and ingesting maximum forage.
- Physical Resilience: They are selected for strong feet, legs, and sound udders with two functional teats.
- Hardiness: Like all Kikos, breeding does are highly resistant to internal parasites and respiratory infections, requiring minimal veterinary care.
| Feature | Description |
|---|---|
| Weight | Adult does typically weigh between 100 and 180 lbs (45–82 kg). |
| Height | Usually reach 26 to 30 inches at the withers. |
| Coat/Color | While white or cream is common, any color pattern is acceptable. Their coat can vary from short and smooth to thick depending on the climate. |
| Horns | Both sexes are typically horned; doe horns generally sweep outward and are less massive than those of bucks. |
Stud Buck
- Size and Build: Kiko bucks are medium-to-large-framed and noticeably more muscular and masculine than females. Mature bucks typically stand 30–37 inches (76–94 cm) at the withers.
- Weight: They are significant meat animals, with adult weights usually ranging between 200 and 300 lbs (91–136 kg).
- Horns: They possess large, impressive horns that typically sweep outward and may display a shallow spiral as they mature.
- Head and Ears: They have a straight facial profile (neither convex like a Nubian nor concave) and alert ears of moderate length that usually stick out or forward.
- Coat and Color: While often solid white or cream in North America, they can appear in any color, including black and mixed patterns. Their coat can vary from short and smooth to quite thick depending on the environment.