Boer Goats

This means it is possible to kid every 7–8 months. Females reach puberty by six months. However, pregnancy at this age disrupts growth and future performance. Female goats should reach two-thirds of the herd’s average body mass before mating. After first freshening, they normally give birth to twins, for which they produce ample milk. One buck can cover forty does.

Coloring

They have a red-brown head and white body; Boer goat colors may sometimes be all white, all brown, or paint (color spotted). These colors were favored for a purpose: pigmented hairless areas (eyelids, mouth, and under the tail) protect against sunburn; the white body makes goats conspicuous at range.

Boer Goats Weight

Does 70–80 kg;

Bucks 100–120 kg;

Kids (at 120 days) average 29 kg.

Best Climatic Conditions For Boer Goats

The Boer goats thrive in all climatic regions including the Mediterranean climate, the tropical and sub-tropical bush, semi-desert regions of the Karoo, and the great Kalahari. They are hardy, grazing on a wide variety of plants and in a variety of conditions, including Australian harsh inland areas where only very extensive grazing can be practiced; they have low water turnover rates and low internal parasite infestation. They have an exceptional ability to withstand and resist diseases such as bluetongue, prussic acid poisoning, and to a lesser extent, enterotoxaemia (pulpy kidney).