Goats

By Bailey Green

Goats like other animals are considered to be key components in the agricultural market. The agricultural market is how we get our food and many other goods. This market is filled with farmers and other hard workers. Goats are used in the agricultural market for many things such as dairy, fiber, and meat.

Goats are four-legged animals that can be found on many farms. These animals are very sweet and love to stay with their other goat friends. A group of goats is called a herd.

Like other farm animals, goats can help us with our daily lives. Some goats are used to create milks and cheeses. These goats are called dairy goats. Goat's milk can even make some of the soap that we use to wash out hands!

Goat milk and cheese has become more popular among people over the past ten years. More people are starting to switch from cow's milk and dairy to goat's milk and dairy products. Products are things that can be bought or sold.

This farmer is milking her goat.

Goats are not only used for milk, cheese, and soaps. Some goats have really long and thick fur. Goat farms raise these goats for fiber. Fiber is used to make the clothes that we wear.

Cool Fact: Goat's that fur is used for cashmere are called Cashmere goats. Cashmere can be used to make scarves, sweater, or shirts for the winter.

Goats are also farmed for their meat. Like cows, goats can be raised for their meat and found at the grocery store. Goat's meat is not as popular as cow's meat or chicken.

These goats are called Boer goats. They are commonly farmed for their meat.

Both male and female goats can have horns.

Young male goats are called bucklings.

Adult male goats can either be called a buck or wether.

Young female goats are called doelings.

Adult female goats are called does or nannies.

Important Goat Facts

Actually, goats do not eat anything. They may use their mouths to nibble or bite on something because they are curious.

A common myth about goats is that they eat everything. In television, you see goats eat cans, trash, and other crazy things. This is not true.

Goats like to eat grass, hay, and grain.

These goats are eating grass in a field.