Boer Goat
(Capra aegagrus hircus)
Boer goats are the largest breed of goat and are actually quite docile and dopey (but we do love them). Our beautiful Boer’s are easily recognisable by their long droopy ears and distinctive colouring of a crisp white body and black or brown patches usually on their head and feet.
An adult male Boer, known as a buck, can weigh up to 150kg, that’s the equivalent to an upright piano or a single size bed and mattress with a headboard. Female Boer goat are known as does or nannies.
Goats don’t have any upper teeth. They use a thick upper pad to help grind and chew their food and did you know that they burp?! This is because they have 4 stomaches and processing their food through 4 stomaches obviously causes them to burp from time to time. Have you ever heard a goat burp?! Did you know they also have rectangular pupils?!
We have many Boer goats at the farm, which we keep and breed. They make fantastic mothers and have a very good immune system which makes them less susceptible to disease!
Where can you see our Boer goats?
You’ll find our Boer goats in the silver barn or out in the paddocks around the farm.
A WPF Secret
Our Boer goats are farmer Rachel’s favourite animal here at the farm.
The Key Facts
Habitat
Boer goats originate from South Africa and are well adapt to hot semi-deserts and grasslands.
Food and Diet
Boer goats are herbivores, this means they like to chew on shrubs, weeds and grass.
Size
The average Boer goat grows to around 76cm and can weigh between 20-150kg. They can live up to anywhere between 15 and 20 years old.
Population in the World
There are apparently over 2 million Boer goats in the world.
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Least concern on the IUCN red list
Take a closer look
Animal Encounters
Our Animal Encounters are a great way to get up-close and personal to your favourite farm animal for an interative 30 minute experience for your group of up to 6 people.
You will need to purchase individual daytime admission tickets if you wish to stay on the farm after your encounter.
Animal Sponsorship
Our animal sponsorship is a great way to support the Farm. We have 3 different levels of sponsorship available for a selection of our animals which is valid for a year from purchase.
Each animal sponsorship comes with its own certificate and you also get the opportunity to visit us here at the Farm.
