Why Kiko Goats?
In a word - survivability!
The Kiko, introduced as a new breed in 1987, was derived from the New Zealand feral goat population. These goats, while on the smaller side, developed by the principles of 'survival of the fittest'. Only those goats that were parasite resistant, good, capable mothers, and had good weight gain on available forage, passed on these traits to the next generation.
These hardy goats were then carefully bred to larger domesticated goats demonstrating the same desirable characteristics. Through controlled breeding and rigorous culling, a lean, well-muscled, large framed goat with superior growth and survivability was developed. The New Zealand goat producers had achieved the superior qualities they desired for commercial meat production at a great economical advantage.
It is now up to the Kiko breeders to maintain selective pressure, by careful culling, to further improve the breed.
The Kiko, introduced as a new breed in 1987, was derived from the New Zealand feral goat population. These goats, while on the smaller side, developed by the principles of 'survival of the fittest'. Only those goats that were parasite resistant, good, capable mothers, and had good weight gain on available forage, passed on these traits to the next generation.
These hardy goats were then carefully bred to larger domesticated goats demonstrating the same desirable characteristics. Through controlled breeding and rigorous culling, a lean, well-muscled, large framed goat with superior growth and survivability was developed. The New Zealand goat producers had achieved the superior qualities they desired for commercial meat production at a great economical advantage.
It is now up to the Kiko breeders to maintain selective pressure, by careful culling, to further improve the breed.
. . . the whole earth is full of His glory! Isaiah 6:3