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Chigu |
Distribution : Lahaul and Spiti valleys of Himachal Pradesh, Uttar Kashi, Chamoli, and Pithoragarh districts of U.P.
| Breed Characteristics | ||
| Size (Average) | Adult Male | Adult Female |
| Body weight (kg) | 36 | 25 |
| Body length (cm) | 75 | 69 |
| Chest girth (cm) | 80 | 73 |
Conformation
Medium sized goats. The coat is usually white, mixed with grayish red. Both sexes have prominent horns, directed upward, backward and outward with one or more twists very similar to Changthangi breed.
Performance
The breed is marked for Pashmina production. Average yearly production is about 120 grams with 5.9 cm. fibre length having 10-12 micron diameter.
