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 ...

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.

Its name “dwarf” comes from its miniature appearance as its height is 17″19” of a doe, and 19″-20” of a buck. But its fiber ability is extremely good. These small goats are very funny animals, easy to ...

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 ...

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 ...

Bestill their bleating hearts — ownership of miniature goats is now allowed in one New Hanover County beach town. On Nov. 12, ...

It was the tiny breed’s largest gathering at a Tasmanian show. Ellendale breeder Carl Roberts said miniature goats, which had been refined by Australians for about 20 years, had taken animal cuteness ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Many will agree there can be no greater joy than raising and nurturing animals. Whether they live inside ...

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 ...