Syrian Jabali

Syrian Jabali goats are local mountain goats from Syria and the wider Levant, with Jabali referring to a mountain or hill-country type. They are generally more rustic than the better-known Damascus or Shami dairy goat, with selection centered on walking ability, hard feet, heat tolerance, and use of rocky browse. Size, color, and ear type may vary between village and regional flocks, but these goats are kept mainly for milk, meat, and resilient kid production in semi-arid conditions.

Traditional management uses herded grazing on hillsides, stubble, and shrubland, often with simple night housing. In more confined farms, Jabali goats benefit from rough forage, shade, clean water, and space to move rather than rich feed alone. Wet climates can increase foot and parasite problems. Because formal breed records may be limited, buyers should ask about the flock's origin, milk performance, kidding history, and whether animals have been crossed with Damascus or other regional goats.

Colors: Belted, Black, Black and White, Brown, Brown and White, Buckskin, Chamoisee, Cou Blanc, Cou Clair, Cream, Fawn, Gold, Moonspotted, Pinto, Red, Red and White, Roan, Spotted, Sundgau, Swiss Marked, Tan, White