Each farmer selects animals for his farm, focusing on his own reasons, preferences, tastes. If you decide to have a black goat, our article may be useful to you. There are several popular breeds with this color of economic value. You can settle in such an animal and as a pet.
Breeds with black color
The most widespread breed in Russia, whose representatives are painted in dark colors, was bred from wool and Angora goats. From these animals they receive not only good milk yield of rather fat milk, but also valuable fluff. About 250 grams can be combed from a goat per year, and a black goat will produce at least 400 grams of delicate long hair. The strong thin skin of these animals is also appreciated.
Bengal black breed is more popular abroad. But in Russia there are many who grow these large black goats and goats. The weight of an adult male can reach 30 kg, females are slightly smaller. These are graceful thin-horned animals which are absolutely not exacting to conditions of the maintenance. You can even settle them in the house (for example, during the cold weather).
Looking at the photo of a black goat of Anatolian breed, you can easily take it for a ram or some kind of wild animal. He has very massive swirling horns. The birthplace of the Anatolian breed is Turkey.
