Domestic Goat Kid
Capra hircus (kid)
A domestic goat kid stays close to its mother in barns, pastures, and rocky grazing areas shaped by human care. It feeds mainly on milk at first, then quickly begins nibbling grass, leaves, and hay as its rumen develops. Kids are playful and agile, often practicing short hops, nudges, and head-butting games with other young goats. A notable trait is their rapid coordination, allowing many to stand and walk within hours of birth.
- Type
- Horn
- Conservation status
- NE
Growth chain
- Domestic Goat Kid
- Domestic Goat