Grandma's Funny Farm

05/12/2022

11/01/2020

The Nigerian Dwarf was originally selected as a companion and show animal, with emphasis on its graceful appearance and gentle disposition. The production qualities of the breed, however, also attract attention.

Nigerian Dwarf does produce one to two quarts of milk per day. The milk is high in butterfat making excellent cheese and butter. They can be milked for up to ten months, or allowed to dry up on their own if milking is no longer desired. They are good for small scale milk production where a year round supply of a moderate amount of milk is the goal.

The versatility, hardiness and gentle disposition of the Nigerian Dwarf, have given it great appeal, and the breed’s population has increased significantly in recent years, registering nearly 7,000 purebred animals in 2002 and 5,900 in 2011. The breeder community faces a challenge, however, in determining the parameters of the breed. Selection for production qualities may tend to increase the size of the goats, while selection as a companion animal may emphasize small size. Breed conservation will be best served by building consensus around a vision for the breed that includes its unique combination of characteristics.

Two miniature goat breeds are found in the United States, the Nigerian Dwarf and the Pygmy. These breeds share a common genetic origin in the variable population of small African goats imported to the United States between the 1930s and 1950s.

The breed came from the same genetic foundation as the Pygmy, but has been selected to resemble miniature dairy goats with more slender bodies. Horns may or may not be present. Nigerian Dwarf goats vary in size, with bucks’ height up to 23½" at the withers and does’ height up to 22¼". The ideal size of the breed is a point of debate in the breeder community, and there are now several breed organizations reflecting differing views.

Nigerian Dwarf goats graduated from The Livestock Conservancy's priority list in 2013.

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09/29/2020

All the bucks on the page with the exception of a few are still available. Please inquire.

03/15/2019

Mini goats! On a scale of 1-10, how cute are they?

03/16/2018

So Cute

12/30/2017

So true!

12/09/2017

Yes

12/09/2017

Still available!
Nigerian Dwarf Horned Buck
Captain Hook
ADGA registered
Sire: Megs Mini Luminosity
Dam: Caprine Acres Violet
LA score 88 on linear appraisal for both parents
Please message with questions.

12/09/2017

Chase, For sale. Please message with questions.

12/09/2017

Michael (Young Buck) For sale. Please message with questions.

12/09/2017

Miracle (Young Buck) For sale. Please message with questions.

12/09/2017

Peter Pan (Young Buck) For sale. Please message with questions.