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The Nigerian Dwarf goat is a miniature dairy goat breed of West African ancestry, developed and popularized in the United States by famous goat breeder Richard J. Cox. Fully-grown animals range from 16-22 inches tall at the shoulder, and weigh 60-80 pounds- about the size of a Labrador retriever.
"Nigies" come in many colors- white, black, red, cream and patterns such as buckskin (brown with a black cape over the head and neck along with other black markings) and chamoisee (similar to an Oberhasli goat,) with and without white spots. Although most are naturally horned, most breeders dehorn them at a young age. Some Nigerians have blue eyes, which is a dominant trait in goats.
Nigerians give a surprising quantity of milk for their size, ranging from 2-6 pounds per day, with an average of 4. They are thus ideal milk goats for most families. Their milk has a higher butterfat content than milk from full-sized dairy goats, making Nigerian milk excellent for cheese and soap making.
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The genetics of Nigerian Dwarf coloring: Cris Waller of Foxcroft Nigerian Dwarf Goats wondered why people said the... http://bit.ly/4XvJCk
AllThingsGoat (Naimhe Jeanne) Thu, 17 Dec 2009 17:48:36 -0000
The genetics of Nigerian Dwarf coloring: Cris Waller of Foxcroft Nigerian Dwarf Goats wondered why people said the... http://bit.ly/4XvJCk
caparks (christopher parks) Mon, 14 Dec 2009 02:36:52 -0000
<this worries me a bit> I now know WAY to much about nubian and nigerian dwarf goats. And I like it. /via @theferf
I now know WAY to much about nubian and nigerian dwarf goats. And I like it.
theferf (Chris McIntyre) Mon, 14 Dec 2009 00:56:25 -0000
I now know WAY to much about nubian and nigerian dwarf goats. And I like it.
Heather Fair just appointed to the position of Director for the Western District of the American Nigerian Dwarf... http://bit.ly/5b74PF
AllISawFarm (H Fair) Sat, 12 Dec 2009 17:08:30 -0000
Heather Fair just appointed to the position of Director for the Western District of the American Nigerian Dwarf... http://bit.ly/5b74PF
nigerian dwarf goats! no, seriously! the bleeps, the sweeps, and the creeps// retell a classic gift http://bit.ly/7jnGgS
dtraceyd (tracey) Fri, 11 Dec 2009 18:10:07 -0000
nigerian dwarf goats! no, seriously! the bleeps, the sweeps, and the creeps// retell a classic gift http://bit.ly/7jnGgS
American Nigerian Dwarf Dairy Association - The official site of the national breed club, ANDDA, which is to dedicated to promoting and ensuring the continued vitality of the Nigerian Dwarf goat as a true miniature dairy breed.
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Eastern Nigerian Dwarf Goat Enthusiasts - Association of people who own, breed and love Nigerian Dwarf Goats - wonderful pets and productive dairy goats.
ND Dairygoats - An email list for Nigerian Dwarf enthusiasts that support the breed as a functional dairy animal registered by multi-breed dairy goat registries. Information on how to join and public message archives.
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ND Mini Goats Dairy - An email list for Nigerian Dwarf Goat enthusiasts. Information on how to join, and public message archives.
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Nigerian Dwarf Goat Association - NDGA - Formed in 1996 to preserve and promote the small, functional, dairy-type Nigerian Dwarf Goat. Provides a registry and sanctioning for shows.
Meta Description: [ The Registry and Sanctioning Association Dedicated Exclusively to the Nigerian Dwarf Goat ]
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