| Nigerian Dwarf Goats are the perfect breed of goat for just about every situation. Tough, thrifty, easy to handle and productive--it doesn't get any better than this! These little milk machines easily produce a quart and sometimes two a day of incredibly rich and creamy milk. Nigerian Dwarf milk has a higher butterfat content than most other breeds of goats including the full sized varieties. There are now several commercial goat cheese dairies who are using Nigerians as an outstanding source of high quality milk for their products. The does at Granite Mountain Ranch are great moms and have thrived in spite of the extremely harsh weather conditions that this area is known for. Nigerian Dwarfs are small in structure, but elegant and refined like a full sized dairy goat (unlike the small African Pygmy goats which have cobby joints and blocky bodies). Nigerian Dwarfs come in a kaliadoscope of colors and spots and I love kidding time as it's always a surprise as to just what color each kid is going to be! Nigerian Dwarf Goats are listed on the American Livestock Breeds Conservancy (ALBA) as a breed which is recovering. Per ALBA definitions: Watch: Fewer than 2,500 annual registrations in the United States and estimated global population less than 10,000. Also included are breeds that present genetic or numerical concerns or have a limited geographic distribution. Recovering: Breeds that were once listed in another category and have exceeded Watch category numbers but are still in need of monitoring. When I first decided to obtain this special breed of goat, it was still categorized as a "watch". As more and more people become educated about Nigerian Dwarf Goats and realizing the benefits they have over many of the full sized breeds, the Nigerian Dwarf is very rapidly gaining in popularity. My herd name "Yadda" is registered with both the American Dairy Goat Association and the American Goat Society. Please be sure to check out my other goat pages for photos of my goats as well as my kidding schedule, sales information and other goat related information. ~ Thank you for your interest, Darla |
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THE YADDA GOAT HERD
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| I have always liked goats, but never had the opportunity to own one until a few years ago. Now I can't imagine my life without goats. My focus is mainly on Nigerian Dwarfs, but I do have a few larger goats including Alpines and mini-Alpines. I am working to develop a line of goats which are a bit bigger then nigies, but still retain all of the wonderful traits that make nigies such a spectacular breed. |
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