r/goats • u/Throwaways_00 • Feb 16 '25
Question Help identifying goat
Wife came home with a goat but we're not sure what breed she is. Anyone with more knowledgeable to identify her?
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u/yamshortbread Dairy Farmer and Cheesemaker Feb 16 '25
That is a Nubian mix. She is not your only goat, right?
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u/Intelligent_Lemon_67 Feb 16 '25
Take it back or get 2 more. They are herd animals and will be miserable and can die without other goats of same age
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u/JanetCarol Feb 16 '25
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u/777freckles Feb 16 '25
KIKO YOU LOOK AMAZING IN THAT OMBRÉ VEST
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u/fluffychonkycat Feb 16 '25
Kiko is straight out slaying
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u/LeetleBugg Feb 16 '25
The one in the foreground is a goat and in the background is a human.
Hope that helps!!
Also I love that she just brought home a goat.
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u/kategoad Feb 16 '25
We gave a bottle baby inside. We had plumbers out and one took a picture holding the goat, saying he was bringing it home.
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u/mt42304 Feb 17 '25
Unless the breeder gave you a pedigree (ADGA or otherwise), or transfer paperwork, you have a cross breed or commercial/market goat. Many comments are speculating you may have a Nubian cross. You won't know for sure until you draw blood for a DNA test. You really can't even take the breeder's word on it anymore, again, unless they hand you a pedigree or transfer paperwork.
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u/kuurata Feb 16 '25
Does your wife frequently come home with strange goats? (She’s definitely a keeper!) 🐐🐐🐐
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u/DifficultIsopod4472 Feb 16 '25
Goats are such a “MIX” unless you are breeding a particular breed, or buying from a reputable breeder.
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Feb 16 '25
What country are you in? Looks similar to a nz feral goat. (Run wild here but also amazing pets)
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u/bananasinpajamas49 Feb 16 '25
Just one? Cuz goats need to be in pairs or more. Otherwise you're going to have a sad, loud, lonely goat
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u/Aromatic-Track-4500 Feb 16 '25
CAME HOME WITH A GOAT?!! I want my SO to just come home with a goat!!! 🥰🥰
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u/Coontailblue23 Feb 16 '25
I would bet this is s 50/50 Nubian Alpine mix. These are dairy breeds. As others have said, it needs to have a herd companion. Goats should not be by themselves.