Billies have an unpleasant odor during the breeding season. Goats browsing on rocky terrain or kept on concrete will not require much attention, but those stall-fed or in paddocks will probably need their hooves trimmed every one or two months. The purpose of hoof trimming is to enable the goat to walk easily and to prevent it from becoming lame. Nubian goats are bred from Indian, African, and British goats, and known for being large animals with long drooping ears and a Roman nose. African pygmy goats are originally from Africa as the name implies.
Goats are active, inquisitive animals.
Unfortunately, they have the habit of eating almost anything and many have died from consuming plastic bags and similar indigestible items. Goats are naturally gregarious, and do well when there are two or more. A goat by itself will often show signs of disturbance and become noisy and unmanageable. The goat is naturally a browsing animal. Its prefers to eat bushes, trees and herbs.