Buyer question
Is a Nigerian Dwarf goat good for milk?
Yes: our Animal Library lists the Nigerian Dwarf goat as kept for dairy, pet.
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.
- Purpose
- Dairy, pet
- Best fit
- Small homesteads, milk
- Mature weight
- About 60–80 lb
- Temperament
- Friendly, social
- Hardiness
- 4 out of 5 (Hardy for its size)
- Fencing needs
- 4 out of 5 (Escape artists)
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.