They serve no purpose and are believed to be a genetic trait "leftover" from evolution. Boer goats not only boast a rapid growth rate but also routinely experience an enhanced fertility rate, as well. The calmer disposition of Boer goats also may mean that they require less climbing and romping toys in their pen to keep them entertained. (They are so adorable when they are so tiny.) Roberts said she thinks goat wattles are adorable, but because a very successful Nubian breeder once told her that registered does show better without them, she removes the wattles on any kids she plans to sell for breeding stock or show. Kings and Queens and All Their Kids As compared to other goat breeds, Boer does are reported to have superior mothering skills. Audubon says that for avians, the wattle helps release excess heat. She was a Saanen and only one was on an ear, the other was on the neck. It doesnt matter what doe is bred to what buck, its totally random. Not having wattles is recessive, and requires both genes from the parents to be that recessive gene. This goat is sociable and prefers to be in a group. Boer goats, dairy goats, and pygmy goats are likelier to have wattles than other breeds of goats. {"smallUrl":"https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/images\/thumb\/2\/25\/Identify-Goat-Breeds-Step-1.jpg\/v4-460px-Identify-Goat-Breeds-Step-1.jpg","bigUrl":"\/images\/thumb\/2\/25\/Identify-Goat-Breeds-Step-1.jpg\/aid9280524-v4-728px-Identify-Goat-Breeds-Step-1.jpg","smallWidth":460,"smallHeight":345,"bigWidth":728,"bigHeight":546,"licensing":"