What are goat horns made of? Goat horns are made of keratin, the same protein that makes up human hair and nails. They grow from the skull of the goat and are made up of a hard outer layer and a softer inner layer. 🐐🐐🐐. What is horn tipping?Horn tipping is a process where only the sharp point of a goat's horn is removed or trimmed to prevent injury to humans or other animals. This is often done for show goats or goats that are being raised for meat. 🐐🐐🐐. How to tip goat horns? Horn tipping