Cuzco's Freqently Asked Questions

No, it's a very life-like imitation made by the Japanese. This deluxe version comes with bloatation alleviation control, liquid transfer device, automatic pellet dispenser, and it even eats the things it's told not to touch--just like a real goat!

2. Where did you get Cuzco?

We purchased Cuzco at a small farm near Warsaw, NY. We were on our way back from out 3rd anniversary celebration at Six Flags Darien Lake when we happened to see a few sheep and goats in a roadside pasture. We stopped for a closer look and found Cuzco. A week later he was riding home with us in our car.

3. How much did Cuzco cost?

Along with color, price was one of the main reasons why we purchasded Cuzco. He was only $25, including the neutering and a tetanus shot. We had visited other goat farms, and the cheapest goat we could find was $75, and it wasn't even good-looking. Neither of us had ever had a goat before, and we weren't sure it would even work out, so we couldn't afford to spend much money on this venture. $25 was right in line with our budget, and as we've said many times since, it was the best $25 purchase we've ever made.

4. Where did you get the name Cuzco?

The name Cuzco comes from the Disney movie "The Emperor's New Groove," starring a very haughty and self-absorbed character of that name. Although we were originally going to call him Otis, the name Cuzco just seemed to fit him better.

5. What breed is Cuzco?

Cuzco is an Alpine/Nubian cross.

6. It only cost $25 to rent this goat? Is that for a whole day?

Idiot! You don't rent goats. No one rents goats. You either buy them or borrow them, but you don't rent them.

7. Why does your goat have horns?

Although it is popular in the United States to dehorn goats at an early age, this step was not taken with Cuzco, and we are glad it wasn't. His horns add a stately presence to his bearing, and they work well to fend off mean dogs, bossy horses, and irritating children. They also make a very good handle by which to hold onto him.

8. Why on earth would you get a goat?

Our best excuse to get Cuzco was that Easter was due to have a foal, and since at that time there weren't any other horses at the place where we kept her, we thought that the foal would need a companion other than just mom. I had heard that goats make wonderful horse companions, and Phil had this obcession with goats ever since he saw them at the Allegany County Fair. Actually, we both thought goats were wonderful, funny, and friendly creatures and we desperately wanted one, so the foal was a good excuse for us to get one.

9. Did I see a goat in the back of your car?

Yes. Cuzco loves to ride in the car. We even took him on a week-long road trip one time. He has to lie down because he's so big now that we can't see out the back window if he stands. Also, he bumps his horns on the ceiling, and as a result we no longer have a head liner, and there are some nice gouges in the insulation. So now we make him lie down. This also prevents him from using the back seat as a toilet, and from trying to climb into the driver's seat.

10. Do goats make good pets?

Goats make wonderful pets! Phil and I both love dogs, but we have decided that we love goats even more. If you spend time with a goat, petting it and taking it for walks, it will be just as friendly as a dog, and will usually have better manners.

11. Do you keep your goat in the house?

NO!!! Although it is possible to potty-train them if you are very patient and have a lot of time, goats do not belong inside! They like to eat all the time, and houses are not the best place to find forage for a goat. A goat deprived of pasture will start snacking on other things, like upholstry, and tablecloths, and curtains, and phone cords, and bowling trophies, and anything else it is not supposed to eat. Also, goats are very curious and mischievous, and even when they are not hungry they will often take to nibbling on miscellaneous foreign objects just for fun. Tassles and buttons and Christmas lights are particular favorites for goats.

12. Why are goats better than dogs?

1. They're much cheaper to feed.
2. They live outside.
3. They don't roll in poop or dead stuff. In fact, with the exception of billy goats, which no one should own unless they plan on breeding, goats smell quite nice.
4. They hate to get muddy or wet.
5. They aren't so hyper and don't tend to jump on people.
6. They follow you everywhere, so if you go hiking you don't even need a leash.
7. They don't chase wildlife.
8. Since they prefer to stay with the herd, they don't roam the neighborhood.
9. They make great pack animals.
10. They can pull a cart.
11. They don't bark.
12. They are very unique pets, attracting much attention when you take them for walks around town.
13. They very seldom bite.
14. Females give milk which can be made into cheese or soap.
15. Goat pellets are nowhere near as offensive as dog poop.

13. Why is Cuzco such a neat color? All the other goats I've seen are brown or white.

Cuzco is indeed a very unique and attractive goat. Although tri-colored goats are not uncommon, Cuzco's pattern is particularly wild and splashy. His flashy color is actually what prompted me to go yelling around the barns to find the farmer and ask him how much were the baby goats.

14. Why do you call Cuzco "the Cadillac of goats"?

1. He's big.
2. He's got the best color we've ever seen on a goat.
3. His ears are wonderfully unique--they stand up at the base and then flop down in a funny swoop motion. The best ears we've ever seen on a goat!
4. He has a nice baa. It's very soft and gentle.
5. He has a soft coat. Most goats' coats are fairly course.
6. He has nice conformation--good proportions, sturdy legs, level back, small attractive head, not obese.
7. He has horns, and they are of equal size and curvature.
8. He can dance.

15. Can I feed him this leaf?

Yes, but he won't eat it. He doesn't take food from strangers. Nothing personal, he just likes to pick his own food.

16. He's eating my clothing. Is that OK?

NO!!! Whack him and tell him "Out!" He'll get the idea.

17. Why would you run a goat for Homecoming King?

Why not?