Nigerian Dwarf Goats

The Nigerian Dwarf Goat is a miniature dairy goat breed of West African ancestry. Originally brought to the United States on ships as food for large cats,  the survivors originally lived in zoos. Nigerian Dwarf goats are popular as hobby goats due to their easy maintenance and small stature. Full grown Nigerian Dwarf Goats range from 16-21 inches tall at the withers for does and 23.5 inches tall at the withers for bucks, and weigh 60-80 pounds about the size of a Labrador. They come in many colors- white, black, red, cream and patterns such as buckskin and with or without white spots. Although most are naturally horned, most breeders dehorn them. They can also have blue eyes. Nigerian Dwarfs give a surprising quantity of milk for their size, averaging 4 pounds per day. They are thus ideal milk goats for most families. Their milk has higher butterfat content than milk from full-sized dairy goats, making Nigerian Dwarf Goat milk excellent for cheese and soap making. Nigerian Dwarfs are gentle and easily trainable goats. This, along with their small size and colorful appearance, makes them popular as pets.  We sell bottle babies that are bonded with humans and easy to manage.