Our herd has tested NEGATIVE for CAE in April 2011 by Washington Labs and NEGATIVE for Johnes in May 2011!

All our babies are bottle raised, disbudded, and can be registered with one or more registries. We will provide you with everything you need to continue bottle feeding once you go home with your new kid(s) usually at 2wks of age. We will also be available to answer questions that may come up after you get home with them. All of our animals are guaranteed healthy and free of disqualifying faults at the time of purchase when they leave our farm. But because we cannot control any stress that may occur as a result of the animal's environment or management once they leave our farm, we cannot offer any further guarantees.

About:
The Nigerian Dwarf is a miniature goat of West African origin. Nigerian Dwarf goats are small in size and have very colorful markings. Their small stature means they do not require as much space as their larger dairy counterparts. Their gentle, friendly personalities make them good companion pets and easy to handle. Even small children are safe around these little goats. 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. The first thing you need to understand is that they are a herd animal. As such, if they do not have one of their own for companionship, they will be very sad and lonely. So when considering ownership, consider purchasing two or more.

Housing
Goats should be kept in clean pens free of dampness, drafts, and pests such as biting flies and rodents. Please take into account dwarfs goats' small size and fence accordingly. My personal recommendation is at least four-foot high 2x4 no climb woven wire fence. Goats are extremely intelligent and can keep you on your toes when trying to keep a gate shut, so plan accordingly. If you only have a few goats, a large doghouse or two can be adequate shelter for them. Many owners find that providing a few "toys" for the goats provides them with hours of caprine entertainment. Tree stumps, rocks or large cable spools are great for "king of the mountain" games and jumping. Just be sure to keep them away from the fence to avoid giving herd escape artists means to roam your neighborhood!

Health Care
Dwarf goats, like all other animals, need some basic care for good health and long life. Hooves should be trimmed regularly, I make sure to check them about every 6wks which is around the time my horses get their hooves done.  Vaccinations such as CD&T and rabies should also be considered. Check with you local vet for recommended vaccinations in your area. Worming is also essential to good health. Parasites are livestock animals' number one killer here in the south, so we worm regularly with Valbazen for internal parasites and Cydectin for external wormings. 

Diet
A goat feed, or general livestock feed of 12-18% protein is recommended or a dairy ration. The amount of grain fed can vary due to pregnancy, male or female, age, and how much browse or pasture is available. Good hay such as Bermuda or pasture should always be available. Fresh water in clean containers should also be available at all times. We also supplement our feeding program with minerals, baking soda and a salt lick free choice.

Breeding
Dwarf goats can breed year around. The gestation period for a doe is approximately 145-153 days. For the most part, Nigerian Dwarfs are a hearty breed, which seldom have kidding problems. New babies are about 2 pounds at birth and grow quickly. Little bucklings have been known to breed as young as 7 weeks old so watch out!! Generally, though bucks are ready to be used for service as young as three months, and easily by seven months. Does can be bred at seven to eight months of age if they have reached a good size. We tend to wait till they are about a year old though. Dwarfs can have several kids at a time, anywhere from 2 - 4. Dwarfs are generally excellent mothers and take great care of their kids should you decide to let mom raise them.

Lifespan
Average Lifespan: Nigerian Dwarfs live between 12-18 years.