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Monthly Event : World Animal Day |
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by NsikakAbasi Etim Jnr | 27-10-2020 13:02 0 |
I live in the sub-urban part of Nigeria, here agriculture is mostly practiced as a source of income and for pleasure. Animal rearing is not stranger to my community, mainly livestock animals such as goats, cattle and pigs are reared. Goats, are the animals are come in contact with the most. I notice them mainly around local farms near me and in the bushes. When I am free, I do help my family in the farm by feeding the animals and cleaning them. The most common breed of goats in Nigeria are the West African Dwarf goats. There are currently over 300 breeds of goats on Earth and 3 in Nigeria. They have a life span of 15-18 years. A goat¡¯s weight ranges from 27-140kg. They feed on green plants, shrubs, hay. They are said to originate from Southwest Asia. They are usually afraid of water and will not wallow or swim in water (unless you train them out of this fear as young goats). Interesting facts about goats: • They are able to go without water for longer than most other animals, excepting camels and giraffes. •They are expert climbers capable of climbing trees. • They were one of the pioneer animals to be tamed by humans and were herded since 9000 years ago • Female goats have a gestation (pregnancy) period of 5 months • The life span of a goat is almost equal to that of a dog. Green cheers! |
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5 Comments
Hello Nsikak,
Thanks for sharing this report on goats. They are really common in Nigeria.
Keep sharing!
Chloe
Posted 29-10-2020 22:00
Great.Thanks for sharing.
Posted 29-10-2020 00:06
Greetings Nsikakabasi
I hope you are doing well
Worth reading
Thank you so much for this report and participation in monthly event
Keep writing
Green cheers
Regards
Asmita Gaire
Posted 28-10-2020 11:56
Greetings from Nepal
Thank you for sharing your wonderful report on monthly event.
Keep writing keep sharing
We are looking forward to know more from you.
Regards
Dolma
Posted 27-10-2020 20:50
Hello NsikakAbasi
Greetings from Nepal
Hope you are doing well
Thank you so much for sharing such a information report
Keep sharing
Warm Regards
Basanta
Posted 27-10-2020 19:36