What's a Polled Goat?

A “polled” goat (of any breed) is one that is naturally born without horns. ... This was only one report and the statistical significance is still being questioned; however, breeders quickly began culling or hiding any polled genetics.

What is the difference between polled and horned goats?

Horned kids usually have hair swirls located where their horns are going to break through the surface of the skull. ... Their heads are usually shaped differently too – the polled kids have heads that are more rounded or “egg” shaped than their horned siblings.

Can polled goats breed?

There are multiple causes of goat hermaphroditism, but the most common is that of breeding two polled dairy goats to each other. The other causes can't be avoided, but are fortunately very rare.