The Nigerian Dwarf is a small, friendly and adaptable dairy goat. This knee-high milker (averaging roughly 20″ tall at the withers (shoulder) is growing in popularity because it’s uniquely suited to small farms as well as suburban and even city living.
It all began when the descendants of small goats imported from West Africa to North America by zoos and private collectors in the 1930’s and ’40s, were found to be of two different types; stocky and meaty (later developed into the Pygmy goat), or of a more refined “dairy type”. Those of dairy type were further selected for dairy characteristics and milking ability, (arguably influenced by the introduction of genetics from standard sized dairy goats), and finally established as the Nigerian Dwarf breed in the 1980’s.
Today, the Nigerian Dwarf and the Pygmy are two separate and distinct breeds. Although similar in size, the Pygmy is a meat goat and the Nigerian Dwarf is a dairy goat. For many people, however, they are just beloved pets.
Hello,
Stumbled upon your site. Do you, by chance, sell / breed Nigerians?
I have the same question. We are recent transplants from Alberta to outside Yarmouth and have our chickens, but would love some goats too. If you don’t breed, do you know who does or where to find them here other than kijiji ads?
Hi Morgan, we’ll start kidding in mid-June and expect to have a few kids available later in the summer. Thank you for your interest.
Thank you for your interest – we do breed our goats. I will e-mail you shortly.
Hi how many Does do you have a present where did you get your original Breeding stock and was there any problems with the Does giving Birth
do you plan on sellimg any kid does in the 2016 yr and do you dub the horns on the kids in the first week,what is the price of a kid Doe and how far are you from the Confideration Bridge
We will have kids available in late spring 2016. We have 10 breeding does at this time. We imported our original stock from a USDA registered disease-free herd. We do disbud our kids. Our does generally kid unassisted and are attentive mothers. We are located not far from the Canso Causeway.
Do you have a contact number i can reach you at ?
Yes, I’ll e-mail you with the number. Thanks for your interest.
Are you expecting any kids this spring/summer?
Yes, 10 does will be kidding in late spring. If you’re looking for a kid, please contact me with your preferences.
Yes, we will have kids available in 2016.
hi im interested in purchasing some goats as well.Could you please email me your phone number thanks
Hello Tracy, you can reach me at (902) 982-4221. Thank you.
Hi, I am thinking about getting goats. Do you still have spaces for your goats in the summer?
Hi Eleanor, we will have kids dropping in May and August. You can reach me at (902) 982-4221 with questions. Thank you.