Nigerian Dwarf goats (NDs, Nigerians) originated
in West Africa. They are small milk goats that produce very high protein and butterfat percentages, resulting in
high cheese and cream yields. Producing 1-2 quarts of milk per day, consisting of 6-10% butterfat,
these little does are very productive for their size. They are also very efficient at converting feed into milk.
According to the NDGA breed standard, Nigerian does must be 21" tall, or less. Nigerians make excellent pets.
They are very playful and easy to keep.
One of the most frequently asked questions
about our Nigerians is: how are they different from Pygmy goats? The Pygmy breed standard requires them to
have a barrel "giving an impression of perpetual pregnancy". Nigerian Dwarfs are shaped like dairy goats,
with a wedge-shaped body. The original purpose of the Pygmy breed was meat. Pygmy goats may only be found in black,
agouti, or caramel color patterns. Nigerians may be any color or color pattern, but Pygmy-specific colors are less desirable.
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