The Kiko is a breed of meat goat originating from New Zealand. [1] . Kiko comes from the Māori word for meat. [2]: 392 [3] The Kiko breed was developed in the 1980s by Garrick and Anne Batten, who cross-bred local feral goats with imported dairy goat bucks of the Anglo-Nubian, Saanen, and Toggenburg breeds.

The Kiko goat is quickly becoming a popular meat goat due to its high meat production, hardiness, ability to breed year-round, and mothering instinct.

2023年2月15日 · Kiko meat goats are the product of crossbreeding a feral doe with other meat goad breeds like Anglo- Nubian, Saanen bucks, and Toggenburg. Since there were more than sixty official or recognized goat breeds worldwide, it …

2024年8月26日 · The Kiko goat is a beautiful breed of goat from New Zealand. The ‘kiko’ is a Maori word which means flesh or meat. And the Kiko goat is mainly kept as a meat goat breed. The breed was developed by Garrick and Anne Batten of …

Welcome to the American Kiko Goat Association! Developed in New Zealand, Kiko Goats were imported to the U.S. and quickly established themselves as a hardy, parasite-resistant breed with excellent maternal traits.

2023年12月5日 · Kiko goats are rapidly becoming a popular meat goat breed in the U.S. due to its hardiness and growth rate. This article will cover the Kiko breed in more detail, including breed characteristics, use and history.

2019年8月16日 · The Kiko goat was developed in New Zealand for meat production under harsh conditions. Kikos are hardy and adaptable, requiring minimal assistance with kidding and healthcare. Kikos lived with sheep in steep hill country on …

The Kiko goat is a graceful and agile goat that grows fast, breeds well and is almost completely self-sufficient. They know how to take care of themselves and their kids under the roughest of environmental conditions. They have a great meat yield for goat meat and are resistant to …

Kiko goats are a breed developed in New Zealand for meat production. They are known for their adaptability to different climates and environments. Kikos require minimal maintenance and exhibit good mothering abilities. The breed originated in New Zealand and has been exported to other countries.

2024年5月27日 · The Kiko goat is the result of a crossbreed of dairy goats and feral goats by Garrick and Anne Batten. The resulting crossbreed became rather hardy and resistant to parasites. The name of the goat – “Kiko” – means “meat” in Maori, which is what the species is primarily bred to be.