The word "kiko" had traditionally been used by New Zealand's native people to describe substantial meat producing animals. They have been in the United States only since around 1994.

The Kiko goat is known for it's hardiness and its ability to achieve substantial weight gains when run under natural conditions without supplementary feeding. In addition, the female is capable of conceiving, carrying, giving birth to, and rearing multiple offspring without intervention under less than ideal conditions. The Kiko is an aggressive forager, capable of thriving under conditions of feed deprivation. Through research provided by Tennessee State University from 2004 - 2008, it was found that Kikos have a higher parasite resistance compared to other breeds.

• National Kiko Registry

• American Kiko Goat Association

• The International Kiko Goat Association