The Kinder goat’s combination of compact size, excellent feed
conversion, and high production of quality milk with a base
production of 1,500 pounds of milk in 305 days or less makes
them a great homestead goat. A high protein and butterfat
content and mild flavor makes wonderful milk products including
yogurt and cheese. Kinder bucks make good meat animals growing
quickly with natural management. Does are capable of a long
lactation period of one to three years and can produce well on
pasture or in dry-lotted hay fed conditions. They are known for
being exceptionally hardy, curious, and friendly. The Kinder is
classified as a medium-sized goat, with does standing 20 to 26
inches at the withers, and bucks no more than 28 inches at the
withers having a compact but well-proportioned shape with good
muscling and sturdy bone structure. The Kinder’s short coat has
a fine texture and, like the Nubian, can flaunt any color or
markings. Long, wide ears that rest below the horizontal frame a
straight or dished face, a