At A DEC Capretto, we decided that adding a Kiko ( from Lost Acres in Vermont) to our herd of Boers would be beneficial for our future.  We had our first Kiko/Boer cross kids last Oct 2007. Their growth from birth to weaning has been equal to our average full blood Boer kids. We have more Boki kids expected April 08.

Reasons to add a Kiko:

• The Kiko has proven to be more parasite resistant than any other breed of goat.
• The Kiko has less hoof problems.
• The Kiko does have little to no kidding problems.
• The Kiko kid is remarkably vigorous at birth and have a rapid growth rate.
• The Kiko is an aggressive browser and will flourish with minimum supplemental feeding.
• The Kiko is a very aggressive non-seasonal breeder.
• The Kiko is indeed a "low maintance meat goat".