Jackson County Fair: Nubian Kids

I just love baby goats!! They are so adorable, and this pair of Nubian kids look like the Bassets of the goat world with those long ears! Steve and I saw these two in a corral outside one of the livestock barns at the Jackson County Fair a few weeks ago.

Nubian goats were developed in Great Britain by breeding dairy goats to imported goats from Middle East and North Africa. They are known for their long, pendulous ears and roman nose, and are raised for both their milk and meat. They have a high proportion of butterfat in their milk, but because they aren't strictly dairy goats, they don't produce as much milk as other breeds. These goats are also popular for their heat tolerance, and thrive in hotter climates.

If you would like to know more about these goats, Wiki has a very nice page here: Wiki: Nubian Goats