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Spring Fair 2009Pygmy Goat Station
Information Sheet #2
PYGMYGOAT COLORS
Sol id Black.. AUbody hairs black in color. No other markings. No other solid colors
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~All body hairs black in color. Muzzle, crown, eyes and'ears accented in.. white.
Optional:. . white patches. or bellybandsoetween elbowand stifle. tail accented in white
. Jdght Grey Agouti'Blackand white hairs intermingled slightly more white than black hairsgivingthe goat a silver shadeMarkinQs:
.. solid stockings darker than mainbody color· Muzzle, forehead/crown, eyes and ears accented in tones lighter than
the dark portionof body .
Medium Grey AgoutiBlackand white hairs intermingled in equal amounts givingthe goat asalt and pepper appearanceMarkings:
· solid stockings darker than mainbody color· Muzzle, forehead/crown, eyes and ears accented in tones lighter than
the dark portion of body
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Spring Fair 2009Pygmy Goat Station
Activity 111
ANATOMY OF THE PYGMYGOAT
WHAT PARTS DO YOU KNOW?
@ NPGA 2004 ANATOMY OF THE PYGMY GOAT -
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HealthY Happy GoatsGOa1:Heatth Basics
. WI -100 o'f
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. 60 -80 beau per minUte
'spira1:ion Cbrea1:hs per minU1:e)
. 15-30 breaths per minute
OW1:0 'tell; your Oa1:is heal1:hY?HeatthY BOatSare:. Alert
. IntereSted in fOOd81:any 'time
. 'Brlgttt eYed and don-1:have a StUffY nose
. NOt limping
. Clean UJ~ a mossYC081:
. MaKesure your BOa'thas fOOdand clean Water.
. Keep your goa-t in a Clean dry pen or barn.
. Trim your goa-t-shooves.
. VaCCinate and de-worm.your goau regularlY.
. Checr<on your goat everydaYl
. Take tt 'to a Veterinarian.
Spring Fair 2009Pygmy Goat Station
Information Sheet #3
Spring Fair 2009Pygmy Goat Station
InfonnationSheet#4
PREPARING FOR A SHOW
One-week prior:. TrimHooves
One-daurior:. Giveyour goat a bath. Trim distracting hairs
. What to bring to the show:. Cleancollar (shouldblend with the color of goat). Short lead. Water bucket. Feed
. Ragor wipes
. Brush for goat
. NPGARegistration Papers
What to wear:. Whitejeans. Whitecollaredshirt. 4-Hhat andscarf or tie. Belt. Cleanshoes
~ore you 9Q.1n the ring,,;.. Make sure you are dressed in appropriate clothes and look neat!. Brushyourgoat. Use the rag to wipearound the goats eyes, muzzle, ears and bottom. SMILEand HAVEFUN!
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