Nigerian Dwarf Goats
Nigerian Dwarf Goats
When we first decided to get some goats to “eat the weeds”, we didn’t know what a rabbit hole we were falling down! We wanted miniatures and then came the idea for a good milk producing breed which led us to the delightful Nigerian Dwarves.
Slightly bigger, more refined, and more colourful than the better known pygmy goats, Nigerians are the perfect addition to many hobby farms. They are renowned for their creamy milk with a high butterfat content and typically produce around 1.8L per day – but some does can produce up to 4L!
And of course – they make the most hilarious and entertaining pets!
Friendly
Our goats are dam raised but we spend loads of time ensuring our babies are friendly and crave human attention.
Small
These guys are little pocket rockets of the goat world - about the size of a border collie.
Milk
Nigerians will produce an average of 1.8L a day in milk - ideal for family consumption or soap making.
Hardy
Goats are hardy, easy care pets. Unlike horses, who love a good vet bill, goats rarely require special attention beyond good husbandry.
What you need to know first
Buying goats for the first time
As wonderful as these little creatures are – there’s a few things you’ll need to know before bringing these delightful guys home.
Goats are herd animals. They need to at least have one other buddy. For this reason, we will only sell in pairs unless you already have other goats at home.
Goats need good shelter. They need good protection from the elements, as their skin doesn’t stand up to weather the same way cattle and horses do. Plus, they simply hate the rain.
You will need a PIC number. A PIC is a Property Identification Code, assigned by your Local Land Services in order to track stock movement.
Yes, your fencing needs to be good. Generally we have found the best way to contain them is with a good electric and mesh fence combination. They will try to go under rather than over for the most part, which is why we run an electric a few inches off the ground. Mostly, they are pretty good but if they have a reason to test the fence (ie, you’re taking too long with dinner) you can bet they’ll test it.
We’re more than happy to help you get set up for a hassle free start with goats, they are so worth it! We provide ongoing support for any of our buyers.
Genetics
We keep a mixed herd of high percentage Nigerian Dwarves (which are are Nigerians who have been crossed with other small breeds, usually Australian Miniatures) and Full Blood Nigerian Dwarves. Generally, 100% ND’s command a higher price tag as a relatively new breed to Australia with several breeders here working hard to import new genetics from the USA.
We are happy to assist you in understanding the percentages and working out what goats will meet your goals and budget.
Health & Herd Quality
We are serious about the health of our goats, which is why every goat on the farm is free from the myotonic gene – either by parentage or testing. All our goats are DNA Parent verified, so you know each goat is exactly what we say they are.
Every year, we also test for CAE and Johnes Disease. All reputable breeders will test annually for these. Maintaining good biosecurity and a disease free status ensures that all our goats will live healthy and long lives.
We are proud members of the Australian Goat Breeders Inc
We are proud members of the AGB inc
