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Are goats born with horns

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No they develop as the goat grows older.

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Some goats are born with small horn buds that will grow into horns as they age. Some breeds of goats are naturally polled, meaning they are born without horns. Horned goats can be disbudded shortly after birth to prevent horn growth.

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