The Kiko means “flesh” or “meat” in Moari. This breed was produced in New Zealand by crossing feral goats exhibiting good meat type qualities with Anglo-Nubian, Toggenburg, and Saanen bucks based on selection criteria of survivability and growth rate in hill country environments. The Kiko breed was established in 1986 and was imported to the U.S. by the 1990s. This breed originated in part from a mild and humid region of the world and may have good adaptability to the Southeastern states. Several experimental trials conducted recently have proven this fact. This is a newly introduced breed and there is not enough information documented at this time to substantiate its performance.

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