Goats are adorable and their antics have made them social media stars, but are you ready for kids of your own? Carl and Jan Roberts breed miniature goats in Ellendale in the Central Highlands of ...

MINIATURE goats — or mini goats — grow no taller than about knee height. They’re super cute, full of personality, can be trained and are becoming a popular family pet. About half the height of a ...

Urban homesteading, backyard farming — call it what you will, the movement for self sufficiency and sustainable living is booming. In Eugene neighborhoods from the South Hills to the Whiteaker it ...

An Australian farmer has revealed the very unlikely pet trend sweeping the country - and says breeders are struggling to keep up with the unforeseen demand of a once little-known farm animal.

These goats aren't just useful livestock, they also make highly entertaining — and sometimes mischievous — companions. For centuries, humans have raised goats for milk, meat and fiber; as work animals ...

There is a quiet revolution on the far south coast of NSW as rural landholders buy goats rather than reach for an environmentally expensive chemical solution for weeds. Non-farmers are buying all ...

MOVE over designer dogs. When it comes choosing their next four-legged friend, more Tasmanians are discovering the delights of miniature goats. Over the past few years the number of miniature goat ...

The population of a rare goat breed in Tasmania has been given a boost after the unexpected arrival of quadruplets on a farm in the state’s south. A set of quadruplet Nigerian Dwarf Dairy Goats was ...

India is home to a diverse array of indigenous goat breeds, each with its own set of unique characteristics that make them well-suited to the country’s varied climatic conditions and farming needs.

Don't miss out on the headlines from Tasmania. Followed categories will be added to My News. Over the past few years the number of miniature goat breeders across she state has increased significantly.