Nigerian Dwarf Goats-General Care

As with all goats, Nigerian Dwarf goats don't require much in the way of care. They can thrive with simple housing, fresh water, and a balanced goat feed. Providing them with plenty of room to graze on good grass and brush also makes for a better herd. We keep a small herd of registered ND goats on our farm here in West Georgia. We manage our small property by cross fencing and rotating the herd. Temporary feedlots built with wire panels also help in the winter.

These goats are pretty small when grown, about 18-21 inches at the shoulder. They are easy to tame and great around kids. We can walk up and pet all of our goats without any special attention other than routine feeding. They are nice for a small farm as they stay small and docile.

Nigerians are a dairy breed, and can produce large amounts of good milk. This can be used to make a variety of consumer items such as cheese, soap, and candles. We recommend this breed to anyone interested in getting a goat. We suggest visiting the NDGA website for recommended breeders in your area.

   If you plan to breed registered goats of any type, be sure to buy stock from a reputable breeder.  There are many goat breeder associations on the net you can use to find a good breeder.  Visit as many as you can and take your time choosing breeding stock.  You may want to go to a goat show and view some of the best, but do not buy goats at a show.  You can make some good contacts and visit the farm to view breeding stock before any purchase.