Do pygmy goats play?
YES! Pygmies are absolutely the clowns of the barnyard. They will stand up on their hind legs and simultaneously come down and head butt each other. They talk to each other constantly. Provide them with benches to climb on or wooden cable spools and they will hop up and down on them. A bored goat is not a happy goat, so be sure to provide a stimulating environment. For us, pygmy goats make great pets. They can be loud, however, so be a good neighbor and communicate with the people around you. We went to our immediate neighbors and asked if they would object to our having goats, and they all gave us the green light. Since ours are the only ones on the block, so to speak, they’re celebrities in their own right. Our neighbors bring them treats and little kids love to come to our very own petting zoo. Do your research and find out if pygmy goats would be the right pets for your family. It’s a big commitment, so be sure your entire family is on board. I guarantee though, that at minimum, th
