Buyer question
How long does a Nigerian Dwarf goat live?
Our Animal Library gives the Nigerian Dwarf goat a lifespan of 12–15 years.
Source: the Nigerian Dwarf goat page in the Everybarn Animal Library. Nigerian Dwarf goat in the Animal Library
The detail
Nigerian Dwarfs are a miniature dairy goat with West African roots, developed as a breed in the US. They give small amounts of very rich milk and fit on a small lot, which makes them one of the most popular homestead goats.
- Hardiness
- 4 out of 5 (Hardy for its size)
- Origin
- West Africa, US-developed
- Best fit
- Small homesteads, milk
- Temperament
- Friendly, social
What to weigh
Small teats make hand milking slower, and they breed year-round, so bucks need their own pen. Like all goats they need a companion and good fencing.