Wethers are male goats that have been castrated so no longer able to breed. Wethered goats make wonderful pets for a few key reasons:
1. Gentle, easy-going temperaments
Without the hormones that come with breeding, wethers are calm, friendly, and affectionate—perfect for families.
2. Social and people-oriented
They love company, bond closely with their humans, and enjoy being part of daily activities.
3. No strong odour or breeding behaviours
Wethers don’t have the musky smell or challenging behaviours that intact bucks can develop.
4. Playful but not pushy
They’re fun, curious, and love to play, yet remain manageable and good-natured.
5. Great companions for other animals
Wethers are steady herd members and make excellent buddies for goats and other livestock.
Altogether, they’re sweet, low-maintenance, and endlessly entertaining — ideal as friendly farm pets.