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  Breeds of Livestock - Nigerian Dwarf Goats
The Nigerian Dwarf is a miniature goat of West African Origin.
Dwarfs are generally good mothers and able to take care of their babies should you leave them to do the raising of the kids.
Dwarf bucks are vigorous breeders but are gentle enough to be used for hand breeding or pasture breeding.
www.ansi.okstate.edu /breeds/goats/nigeriandwarf/index.htm   (538 words)

  
 About Nigerian Dwarf Goats
A Nigerian Dwarf goat's conformation is similar to that of the larger dairy goat breeds.
Dwarf bucks are vigorous breeders but are gentle enough to be used for hand breeding (contained) or pasture breeding where one buck is available for several does as they come into estrus.
Dwarfs are bred to have the length of body and more elegant structure that's similar to their larger dairy goat counterparts.
www.ndga.org /about/aboutnd.htm   (1498 words)

  
  Goatweb.com - Nigerian Dwarf Goats   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-31)
Nigerian Dwarfs are still considered "rare" by the American Livestock Breeds Conservancy, with their numbers totaling about 7,000 in the national registries.
Dwarfs are bred to have the length of body and structure in proportion to their larger dairy goat counterparts.
A Nigerian Dwarf goat's conformation is similar to that of the larger dairy goat breeds.
www.goatweb.com /discover/miniature/nigerian/index.shtml   (1051 words)

  
  Nigerian Dwarf (goat) - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The Nigerian Dwarf goat is a miniature dairy goat breed of West African ancestry.
Some Nigerians have blue eyes, which is a recessive trait in goats.
Nigerians give a surprising quantity of milk for their size, ranging from 2-6 pounds (0.9-2.7 kg) per day, with an average of 4.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Nigerian_Dwarf_(goat)   (287 words)

  
 Nigerian Dwarf Dairy Goats - Breeders
Purebred Nigerian Dwarf, Nubian and Mini-Mancha Dairy Goats in New Boston, TX.
Nigerian Dwarf Dairy Goats located in southern Idaho bred for pleasure, dairy type, or show.
Morning Star Farm is dedicated to breeding quality and healthy Nigerian Dwarf Goats, focusing on disease prevention, conformation, mammary systems, dairy character, temperment and naturally, color.
www.stackyard.com /pedigree/goats/breeders.html   (395 words)

  
 Antiquity Oaks Nigerian Dwarf Dairy Goats
The Nigerian Dwarf was the breed chosen for the Biosphere 2 experiment, in which eight people spent two years along with 3,500 plant and animal species and no outside supplies or support except electricity.
Although Nigerian Dwarves are a dairy goat, not every breeder milks his or her goats.
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 Mammals » Goats » Nigerian Dwarf Main Page
The Nigerian Dwarf Goat is quite small, with females averaging between 17 and 19 inches and bucks averaging between 18 and 20 inches.
Nigerian Dwarf Goats cost between $200 and $500 for breeding stock and between $100 and $200 for pets.
Nigerian Dwarf Goats are usually fed a dairy goat feed with about 17% protein.
www.centralpets.org /animals/mammals/goats/got5074.html   (615 words)

  
 American Livestock Breeds Conservancy: Nigerian Dwarf Goat
Nigerian Dwarf goats vary in size, with bucks’ height up to 23 1/2" at the withers and does’ height up to 22 1/4".
The Nigerian Dwarf was originally selected as a companion and show animal, with emphasis on the breed’s graceful appearance and gentle disposition.
The versatility of the Nigerian Dwarf, as well as its hardiness and gentle disposition, have given it great appeal, and the breed’s population has increased significantly in recent years, registering nearly 7000 purebred animals in 2002.
www.albc-usa.org /cpl/nigerian.html   (545 words)

  
 Nigerian Dwarf Goats
The Nigerian Dwarf goat is a miniature dairy goat of West African origin.
Nigerian Dwarves have three different color lines -- fl and white, brown, which can be broken with white, and the third is gold, which can also be broken with white.
Dwarf are generally good mothers able to take care of their babies should you leave them to do the raising of the kids.
www.ics.uci.edu /~pazzani/4H/Dwarf.html   (592 words)

  
 About Nigerian Dwarf Goats
Nigerian Dwarf Goats were first registered by the International Dairy Goat Registry (IDGR) in 1982, followed by the American Goat Society (AGS) in 1984, and the Canadian Goat Society (CGS) in 1985.
Since Nigerian Dwarfs are also year-round breeders, they can also have their place in a commercial dairy as an off-season source of very rich milk.
Nigerian Dwarfs are a precocious and prolific breed, reaching sexual maturity as early as 7 weeks of age.
www.twincreeksfarm.com /about_nigerian_dwarfs.htm   (1643 words)

  
 Julie's Jungle :: Quality Exotic Pets :: Nigerian Dwarf Goats Caresheet   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-31)
Nigerian Dwarf goats are a true dairy goat and have been approved as such by the US Department of Agriculture making them eligible for youth 4-H and FFA projects.
Nigerians Dwarfs are also still somewhat rare in the US, compared with the numbers of Pygmies residing here.
Dwarfs are generally excellent mothers and take great care of their kids should you decide to let mom raise them.
www.juliesjungle.com /nigeriangoat.php   (1080 words)

  
 Timbuktu Chronicles: Nigerian Dwarf Goats
A healthy Nigerian Dwarf doe can produce a surprising amount of sweet milk for her small size - up to two quarts per day.
However, many Nigerian Dwarf owners do not raise their goats for milk but for the pleasure and companionship that these little caprines bring to their lives...",GoatWeb.
Nigerian dwarf goats are certainly the most charming and intelligent of the dairy breeds.
timbuktuchronicles.blogspot.com /2005/11/nigerian-dwarf-goats.html   (388 words)

  
 Nigerian Dwarf Goat For Sale Miniature Dairy Milking Animals Care
A healthy Nigerian Dwarf doe can produce up to 2 quarts of sweet milk per day, however, due to their gentle, lovable personalities, most Dwarf owners breed their goats for the companionship and pleasure these little caprines offer.
There are 2 maximum height standards on the Nigerian Dwarf Dairy Goat reflected by the 2 registries available in the United States.
Nigerian Dwarf Dairy Goats are bred to have length of body and the fineness of structure in proportion to true dairy character.
www.cornerstonefarm.net /goats.html   (577 words)

  
 Idyll Acres - Nigerian Dwarf goats and free range chickens
The Nigerian Dwarf goat is a miniature dairy goat of West African origin.
Nigerian Dwarves have three different color lines -- fl and white, brown, which can be broken with white, and the third is gold, which can also be broken with white.
Dwarf are generally good mothers able to take care of their babies should you leave them to do the raising of the kids.
www.freewebs.com /idyllacres/nigeriandwarfgoats.htm   (1542 words)

  
 www.roxysbargainbone.com   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-31)
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.
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.
Nigerian Dwarf Goat Association - NDGA - Formed in 1996 to preserve and promote the small, functional, dairy-type Nigerian Dwarf Goat.
www.roxysbargainbone.com /cgi-bin/index.cgi?/Business/Agriculture_and_Forestry/Livestock/Goats/Breeds/Nigerian_Dwarf   (150 words)

  
 Goats > Nigerian Dwarf Goat, Pygmy Goat: dwarf goat's breed year round
The Nigerian Dwarf goat is a miniature dairy goat of West African origin.
Nigerian Dwarves have three different color lines -- fl and white, brown, which can be broken with white, and gold which can also be broken with white.
Dwarf goats, like all other breeds, need some basic care for good health and long life.
www.planet-pets.com /goat.htm   (579 words)

  
 NIGERIAN DWARF GOATS
Maximum height of the Nigerian Dwarf Goat at maturity is 22.6 inches for does and 23.6 inches for bucks with a suggested weight of about 75 lbs.
Nigerian Dwarf does can be bred at 7 to 8 months of age and can have several kids at a time.
Nigerian Dwarf goats are currently registerable in 3 registries.
www.angelfire.com /az2/artistseye/about.html   (532 words)

  
 Goat Breeders Sellers Nigerian Dwarf
Shetland, Icelandic and Jacob sheep, Angora goats, Dexter cattle, Nigerian Dwarf Goats, Miniature Donkeys.
Breeder of llamas, alpacas, Nigerian dwarf and boer goats.
Breeders of nigerian dwarf dairy goats, mini mancha and lamancha dairy goats, mules and preservation poultry.
www.animalfocus.com /farming/goats/breeders_sellers/nigerian_dwarf/index.html   (222 words)

  
 Nigerian Dwarf Goat Care,goat Maintenance, goat bloat, goat Worming, goat Parasites, goat Diseases, goat Sickness, goat ...
The Nigerian Dwarf goat is a miniature dairy goat originating in West Africa.
Nigerian Dwarf goats, like other breeds of goats, are a herd animal and they need the company of other goats.
Nigerian Dwarf Dairy goats differ from other dairy goats because they come into season every 3 weeks(18-21 days) all year round.
www.goatsandgoldens.com /GoatResource.html   (2963 words)

  
 Nigerian Dwarf Dairy Goats   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-31)
The Nigerian Dwarf goat is a miniature dairy breed of West African
A Nigerian Dwarf goat's conformation is similar to that of the larger dairy goat breeds.
For the most part, Nigerian Dwarfs are a hardy breed with few kidding problems.
hometown.aol.com /buffalocreek2/nigerian.html   (766 words)

  
 Nigerian Dwarf Goats
A Nigerian's milk is very high in butterfat of about 11% where other large breeds have only about 4%.
Nigerians are small, they don't need much room or lots of feed.
Nigerian milk are known for their high butterfat content.
www.colerun.com /04Nigerian_Dwarf_Goats_Intro.htm   (1092 words)

  
 Eastern Nigerian Dwarf Goat Enthusiasts - Breed Basics
Nigerian Dwarf Dairy Goat shows are growing in popularity and are sanctioned by AGS and NDGA.
Nigerian Dwarf Goats are Rare, according to the American Livestock Breeds Conservatory.
Nigerian Dwarf Dairy Goats can have several kids at one time; three, four and even six have been known to happen.
marina.fortunecity.com /havana/39/basics.html   (823 words)

  
 Rudugast's Ideal Nigerian Dwarf
Nigerian Dwarves have three different color lines -- fl, brown, and gold, all of which can be broken with white and other colors such as red, gold and fl.
Dwarf goats are polyestrous-meaning they can breed year round as opposed to breeds that have a definitive breeding season.
Our Nigerians are registered in the American Goat Society (AGS) and in the Nigerian Dairy Goat Association (NDGA).
comp.uark.edu /~crane/farm/goats/nigerian/nigerian_breed.htm   (312 words)

  
 PathtoFreedom.com - Raising Nigerian Dwarf Goats
For her also, the Nigerians were an excellent choice and allow her to continue milking goats for her herbal soap business.
The Nigerians have only been production tested for a little over a decade and their full dairy potential is just beginning to be realized.
Nigerian Dwarfs cycle year round, making it very easy to maintain level milk production if desired within a herd for an entire year.
www.pathtofreedom.com /resources/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=134&Itemid=46   (2437 words)

  
 Nigerian Dwarf Dairy Goats   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-31)
Nigerian Dwarf Dairy Goat are a true miniature dairy breed.
Nigerian Dwarf Dairy Goats produce a very sweet milk, high in butterfat.
More and more Nigerian Dwarf Dairy Goat does are being placed on official milk test, earning their milking credentials along with the larger breeds.
www.goodmeasurefarm.com /id19.htm   (78 words)

  
 NDGA Programs
ndga's advanced database tracks purebred nigerian dwarf progeny and ancestry for several generations.
Nigerian Dwarfs shown in ndga sanctioned shows will be height certified to be within the breed standard and free of disqualifying faults.
Nigerian Dwarf Goats are the popular, colorful miniature caprine that's perfect for family enjoyment or serious breeders focused on breed improvement.
www.ndga.org /about/overview.htm   (358 words)

  
 Agriculture and Forestry Nigerian Dwarf from Heavy Equipment Directory   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-31)
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.
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.
Nigerian Dwarf Goat Association - NDGA -- Formed in 1996 to preserve and promote the small, functional, dairy-type Nigerian Dwarf Goat.
www.heavy-equipment-classifieds.com /directory/resource-subdirectory-173.html   (189 words)

  
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 CentralPets.com - Nigerian Dwarf Page (Printer Friendly Version)
Dwarf Goats should be almost identical in conformation to larger goats, only size-proportionate.
Nigerian Dwarf Goats get their name from Nigeria, a country in West Africa where the goats originate.
The Nigerian Dwarf Goat's hooves should be trimmed every 4-6 weeks, and they should be wormed at least three times a year.
www.centralpets.com /php/PrintFriendly.php?AnimalNumber=5074   (613 words)

  
 Doemain Acres Nigerian Dwarf Miniature Dairy Goats  Debi and Dave Swanson 363 Granville Road  North Granby
The Nigerian Dwarf goat is a breed of West African origin.
The American Goat Society describes the Nigerian Dwarf as "A TRUE MINIATURE" because its body conformation is so similar to that of the larger diary breeds.
Nigerian Dwarf's mature early and many will produce offspring by one year of age.
www.doemainacres.com /goatinfo.htm   (1594 words)

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