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The Pygmy goat originated in Africa and was imported to the US in the
1950s. As its name implies, it's smaller than diary goats, but it produces
a respectable amount of milk for its weight and food consumption. Most
people in our area raise them for show and fun instead of meat or milk.
Pygmy goat wethers may also be shown and they can be purchased
relatively inexpensively.

Some kids in 4-H like to raise Pygmy goats because they are easy to
raise and handle and they are affectionate, cute, lovable and playful. A
full grown doe or wether ranges from 16 to 23 inches at the withers and
they usually weigh from 40 to 70 pounds. Pygmy goats are year-round
breeders so kids may be available at any time of the year. A litter usually
consists of 1-3 goats and the kids weigh from 2-4 pounds.