An Australian farmer has revealed the very unlikely pet trend sweeping the country - and says breeders are struggling to keep up with the unforeseen demand of a once little-known farm animal.

Scientific name & origin: Capra aegagrus hircus, originally the Cameroon (West African) dwarf goat, brought to Europe and the US mid-20th century and recognized as a West Africa derived African dairy ...

LANSING, MI — Miniature goats make great pets and good milk, according to testimony Wednesday before a Michigan House panel, which is considering legislation that would allow counties to license the ...

Dwarf goats will join chickens, bees and turkeys as animals Arvada residents can keep in their backyards after a 7-0 vote during Monday night’s City Council meeting. For companionship reasons, ...

They’re adorable. They require less food and space. And without much coaxing, they might help cut the grass. Americans are showing more interest in owning miniature cows, goats, donkeys and other ...

Miniature cows, goats and donkeys and other mini animals are seeing a surge in popularity, according to animal breeders. Sales of small farm animals have grown since the COVID-19 pandemic, breeders ...

Press releases are posted on Independent.com as a free community service. (March 13, 2024) Santa Barbara, CA – The Santa Barbara Zoo is excited to announce a new, endearing animal encounter that ...

At a farm in Valrico, Florida, a woman is filming while two adorable baby Nigerian dwarf goats decide her and her husband make excellent climbing structures. One is balancing on her shoulders. One is ...

Quick, name the most useful tool ever. Fire? The wheel? Google? It's open to debate, but animals would have to rank right up there. Animals have been used since the beginning of civilization -- after ...