Thane's Neck Farm - Nigerian Dwarf Goats

The Nigerian Dwarf is a miniature goat with it origins in West
Africa. They are enjoying a rise in popularity due to their small
size, ease of handling and colorful markings. Their small stature
means they do not require as much space or feed as their
larger dairy goat counterparts and their gentle and friendly
personalities make them good companion pets. A healthy
Nigerian Dwarf doe can produce a surprising amount of sweet
milk - up to two quarts per day. In addition, Nigerian Dwarf milk
is higher in butterfat (6-10%) and protein than milk from most
other dairy goat breeds.

Ideal height of Nigerian Dwarf goats is 17" to 19" for does with
does up to 21" allowed in the breed standard. Ideal height for
bucks is 19" to 21" with bucks up to 23" allowed in the breed
standard. Ideal weight is suggested to be about 75 lbs. These
tiny goats with big personality have a typical lifespan between
13-20 years, depending on care.

Nigerian Dwarfs are classified as recovering by the American
Livestock Breeds Conservancy.