Nigerian Dwarfs are a domesticated dairy goat that originated from West Africa. They are known for their good-tasting milk, but the breed is also known for making great pets and 4-H / FFA projects. They are a hardy breed that is easy to care for. They thrive on weeds and are great for cleaning up weeds around yards and can improve pastures. They are a very social animal and make great companions for other livestock.
Stats:
- Females: 22.5 inches at the withers; males: 23.5 inches at the withers;
- Ideal weight: 75 pounds
- A doe can produce up to two quarts per day of milk that is higher in butterfat (6 to 10 percent) and protein than milk from most dairy goat breeds.
- Their small size means they do not require as much space or feed as larger dairy goat breeds
- Breed: year round
- Gestation: 145 to 153 days
- Kids: 3 to 4, each 2 pounds at birth
- Sexual maturity: 3 months for males; 7 to 8 months for females
- Lifespan: 15 years
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