Do pygmy goats make good house pets?
No. Pygmy goats are farm animals, they should be kept in a suitable environment outside. If you allow pygmy goats to come indoors and treat them like a family member it is possible that they could develop undesirable tendancies, such as aggressive behaviour towards you or your children. In their correct place, pygmy goats make wonderful pets for young and old, just enjoy them as they were meant to be. I have two wethers who I think are wonderful. I would love to take them to a show but I`m a bit nervous as everyone there seems so professional and have lots of pedigree goats. Go for it. Most goat keepers who look `professional` started with a couple of wethers themselves. All Pygmy Goat Shows have classes for wethers and new exhibitors are made very welcome. If you belong to the Pygmy Goat Club most shows are listed in the quarterly magazine, just look down the list and find one close to you. Contact the show and ask them for a schedule and that will give you all the information you nee
