How long do Nigerian Dwarf goats grow?
Breed Facts
| Ideal | Maximum | |
|---|---|---|
| Does | 17″ to 19″ | 22.6″ |
| Bucks | 19″ to 20″ | 23.6″ |
How long do Nigerian Dwarf goats produce milk?
Total milk per day is one quart or 7 gallons a month. If your doe is pregnant, then her milk will continue to dry up and at 10 months you should stop milking. If your doe is not pregnant, she may continue to produce milk for up to 2 years.
How long do Nigerian Dwarf goats stay pregnant?
145-155 days
Normal gestation for Nigerian Dwarfs is 145-155 days. Kidding date is displayed in a day/month/year format.
How high does a dwarf goat fence need to be?
A 4- to 5-foot (1.2–1.5 m) fence is satisfactory for most goats. A 3-foot (0.9 m) fence is usually tall enough to contain adult Nigerian Dwarf or miniature goats.
What do you need to know about Nigerian Dwarf goats?
Due to their small stature, easy to control demeanor, and kind nature, Nigerian dwarf goats are common sights at county fairs around the United States. Even the youngest of 4-H club members are typically able to raise, control, and show these goats. Like all other goat breeds, Nigerian dwarf goats are herd animals.
How old is Dixie the Nigerian Dwarf Kid?
For those who don’t know, Dixie is the heart of my herd. She is the dam of our wonderful buck Billy and definitely plays part in all the beautiful colored kids we get. She is a hardy doe and exactly what I breed for. Udder pic is a 12 hour fill @ 8 years old!
How often should I trim my Nigerian Dwarf goat?
Like all goats, Nigerian Dwarf need periodic hoof trimming and deworming, depending on their diet and lifestyle. Most people trim hooves every 4-8 weeks, deworm several times a year, and vaccinate annually. Fortunately, their small size makes handling them easy. Make sure you have access to a veterinarian who is familiar with the needs of goats.
What kind of grain do I Feed my dwarf kids?
We give first shots, cocci preventatives, and first hoof trims to all our kids if of age. We feed Alfalfa and Brome hay regularly along with our own grain mix (BOSS, Oats, Alfalfa Pellets, Lespedeza Pellets, and Dairy Goat Feed). Boys do not get grain and very little alfalfa as we want to avoid them getting Urinary Calculi.