doe
female goat
Also known as: nanny
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A doe is an adult female goat. Goats were likely first domesticated in Asia and have been used for milk, cheese, mohair, and meat. They are well-suited for small-scale milk production, with one or two goats providing enough milk for a family.123
Female goats are also called nannies. A young, unbred female goat is referred to as a doeling. Male goats are called bucks or billys. Immature goats are known as kids.14
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