Nigerian Dwarf Goats: Top Five Reasons to Raise
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- čas přidán 10. 06. 2020
- Josie and I visit the goats and give our top five reasons why we chose and are raising Nigerian Dwarf Goats on our homestead. Oh wait for a few bloopers at the end!
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After 60 years with goats, I just got our first Nigerians. We love them.
That’s awesome! 🥰
True...Dey don't smell,I went to a goat market in my country (Nigeria ),and I could breathe .
You didn’t include the cuteness, friendliness, intelligence, entertainment factors. I now have 7 and love them so much.
They’re wonderful for sure!
Great reasons. They are adorable. Thank you for sharing. Have a great day
Stacie’s Country Cooking - thank you, we love them ❣️ Have a great day Stacie 😊
We too have Nigerian dwarf goats just two a mother and her 3 month old daughter they are so sweet. Love seeing your goats they are beautiful. They are just too much fun. Thanks for sharing my friends. Blessings
Morris Patch of Heaven homestead - thank you so much! Nigerian Dwarfs are very sweet and we’re so glad we chose that breed. We’ll be getting our 4th doeling on Saturday so we’re super excited about that 😄 Thanks for tuning in and have a great weekend ❣️
Great video guys! I'm already a fan of Nigerian Dwarfs but if I weren't, I would be after seeing your reasons why! Awesome!
Mulberry Branch Farm - thank you Ashley! We really love having them ❤️
Nice Video, love to see your goats 🐐, you have good practical experience and knowledge
I want one! 😀 All great reasons and I learned a few new things.
Thank you! We love our goats ❤️
Way too funny!! That Charo is an instigator! Thank you for sharing :)
Rocktopia Acres - hahahahaha, yes she is! She’s definitely a stinker but that’s why we love her❣️
Love the bloopers!
Missy at Shore Homestead - lol, thank you! 😆
Thank you for your content! Now I need to get my hubby on board! 😂
Oh my goodness this is just wonderful , i love it xxxx
Half acre Haven - thank you so much! Have a great upcoming weekend 😊
At one time in the past you posted the 'Goat' course. Thank you. I am in the process of doing the meat goat section. I have actually learned a lot from it.
Your welcome.
Omg on my way to Walmart to grab one
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Great video!
Thank you 😊
Great Information. Thank you.
Fiona C - thank you! Have a good weekend Fiona! 😊
Great Video thanks guys
Luke Warm - thank you so much!
Awesome Explanation, and great information.. Many Blessings Yalls Way, and Lordy the Bloopers!! EPIC.. 🤣🤣🎂
Gemini Homestead - hahahahaha, ya never know what will happen with goats! Thanks and have a blessed day❣️
@@OzarkMountainGoats , yall also
Great summary why you made your decision. - Alex
Soil Mates of Georgia - thank you so much! Have a good one 😊
Love the video
Thank you 😊
I got my goat at a day old. She couldn’t stand up or walk so she needed help. Everyone thought she was going to die but she’s almost 11 months old now. She’s the sweetest goat. She thinks I’m her mom so she still lives in the house 😄
Sybil Hi - oh my goodness! Sounds like you’re a great goat mom 🥰 Goats are the sweetest and remind me of puppies. I’m glad it has worked out so well for you. Thank you for sharing and have a great week ❣️ ~ Josie
O my gosh I just saw this video I loveeeee you guys can’t wait to bring Sweet Pea home 😘😘😘😘
Thank you! And you will adore Sweet Pea! She is very special. 🥰
Thank you.
Hi guys! We’re young conservative homesteaders from CA. we’re looking to move to NW Arkansas within the next few years. So happy I found y’all. ❤️
That’s awesome! Arkansas is gorgeous 😍
I’ve been trying to find some for sale. We are wanting to get our herd started on our homestead here in north central Arkansas. Great video.
Some times they are hard to come by. The early spring or fall is when you want to look for the doelings and bucklings. If your looking for older does and a buck there are several groups on Facebook that you can check out. Just type in Nigerian Dwarf Goats of Arkansas and you should find some groups. Join them and keep an eye out or put a wanted comment out there. Thanks for watch!
So kind of you to shoot me some helpful information. We just love the Nigerian dwarfs. One question. For registered Nigerian goats. What is a fair price for kids be they doe or buckling? God bless.
@@hawk270leadflinger9 I would say for registered around there parts (and that's what ya want, registered) anywhere from 350 to 400 is a fair price. Depending on the quality, maybe more depending if they are show or high quality milk lines. I have paid as little as 350.00 around here and as much as over 1000.00 plus paid shipping from Texas and from Illinois. Hope this helps you out. The only thing you want to remember is the better your goats are the faster the kids will sell! Good luck!
This is so cute. I have the same reasons as you for getting NDG.
Because Goats! - thank you so much, we just love them! 😊
I like it very much
Thank you! 😊
New friend enjoyed your video thank you 😊
Thank you for visiting our channel 😊
I learned some new stuff on the goats ! Two of are goats are Nigerian Dwarf and Fainting goat cross . I really don't know the reason for the cross . We got ours because my wifes friend gave us a really good deal . We mainly just wanted them to eat down the overgrown areas .
Aaric Hale - thank you, we’re glad that it was a little informative 😊. We love our Nigerians and they’re perfect for our little hobby farm!
Nice video, Do you have a picture/ video/ plans of what you use for a hay feeder?
Thank you. We use mostly standing hay feeders that we purchased and some homemade wall mounts.
Love your list! I so agree, after months of researching all the dairy breeds, Nigerians just made sense for our farm. Isn't it fun to film with goats? LOL if I had a quarter for every time Theo knocked around my camera I could quit my job LOL!
R Spryng Farm & Country - hahahahaha, you are so right about filming with goats! They definitely keep things lively, LOL. We think Nigerian’s are awesome❣️
Cool
Aww... I want a goat in my lap too!
Ernie Hatmaker - it’s so fun and Lily is a sweetheart!
I have a house goat and she’s always cuddling 💕💕💕
I help people to set up their goat keeping in tropic countries and it really works well. I am unable to figure ot how to set up agoatery here in London. I like goats. I like your goats ...they look beautiful I hope they smell like goats. Nice video. I would like to make goat cheese from them.
bloopers comment...comes to mind the saying ...stubborn goats. ha
Princess Lilian's Gardens - thank you so much for the great feedback! That is really awesome that you help people in the tropics get their goat herd going. That must be really interesting and fun. We really love our goats and they are lots of fun just to hang out with. We can’t wait until we are able to breed them and then ultimately get the milk to do all the things that we have planned. Thanks for tuning in and thanks again for your nice comments. Have a great day❣️
@@OzarkMountainGoatsIt is also nice to see three or four goats become a large number in a short time. It takes dedication to keep goats or any animal. I hope they breed well. I always eagerly await all the patterns on the new kids at birthing time.
I use to raise Nubian when my children were little. Now I have a buck and a doe Nigerian dwarfs. I'm older now and am hoping they will be easier to handle.
Gail’s Garden Herbs & More - so far we’ve found Nigerian dwarfs are very easy to work with. Definitely easy to handle. I hope you have the same great luck with your buck and doe! Thank you for visiting our channel and commenting. Have a great Sunday!
I think they are fun, I have 2.
Robin South - yes they are! 😊
Are they harder to milk because of their size and have you made butter yet ? Thanks
Yes they are harder to milk because their teats are so small. Woman sometimes have less trouble milking them than men. Some buy a milker because of their size. No we have not made butter yet but plan to in the future. Thank you for watching.
Question please are these good grazers for underbrush
I would say yes. My girls love to eat every leaf they can reach. Not grass so much but other plants.
Thank for watching
Hello, what plants are toxic to your Nigerians? Are ticks a problem? I am also in Missouri..
backyardgoats.iamcountryside.com/feed-housing/poisonous-plants-for-goats-avoiding-dastardly-disasters/
Thanks for sharing this Information with me. I’m thinking of buying 4 lady goats. Can a doe produce milk if she doesn’t have kids??
Hi and thanks for your question. If you want to milk your female goats, they will need to have babies first. Once the kids have been weaned or sold as bottle babies, you can continue milking mama for several months.
@@OzarkMountainGoats Thank you!
The black one is a feisty one! Their so cute
Yes she is! Charo is the herd Queen and let’s everyone know she’s the boss. 😁
I’ve heard these are a good multi purpose goat, good for milk and meat. Thoughts?
They don’t have a lot of meat on them like a Boar goat for instance, but many breeders will process stock that they can’t sell. And everyone I know says it great. We’ve never had to do that and don’t know what Nigerian Dwarf goat meat tastes like.
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Great video! Your goats are adorable! I’m so sad the the family we were gonna buy our first goats from had a buck today. They only have one dwarf goat. She had her baby today it was a buck. 😢 We were so looking forward to getting our first doe and hoping for twins.
I keep searching for 2 females to buy but I can’t find any. All I find are bucks. From what I’ve read taking a male and female aren’t good. Do y’all know if I do get a male would I then need 4 goats? Two girls separated from the two boys? I am studying and learning all I can. I haven’t seen clear directions on this. I am wondering should I take the buck born today? It would be our first goat. We wanted to get goats for milk, cheese, soap, candles and lotion. But since I’ve been learning there seems to be a market for breading them. I see many people looking to buy but no goats. Please if y’all know anyone near Mississippi, Louisiana or even Alabama who has babies for sale I’d love to know. Thank you!
Proud Patriot - hi, and thank you for your question. We are in kidding season for Nigerian Dwarfs so finding baby goats shouldn’t be any problem, including Mississippi. You don’t want to purchase just one goat because they are a herd animal and need a companion. I suggest going on Facebook and searching for Nigerian dwarf group of Mississippi. I know there is a group on there with over 3000 members and I am positive you can find baby goats for sale. You just have to join the group and put a post about what you’re looking for. There are numerous goat groups on Facebook that can also help answer any questions and give advice about raising Nigerian dwarf goats. Good luck and let me know if you have any other questions!
The one thing I was told about bucks is it’s not wise to keep more than one un-castrated buck. (I’m drawing a blank in the term). They will literally fight about mating and even keeping them separated one will often die. They called it “pining” (I hope I spelled that correctly.) they will “pine” away due to depression. You can look up more information about it, but I figured I’d give you a heads up.
Do they normally have a hard time giving birth? I have seen on another channel where it seems they have to heavily assist with all of the births. Thank you.
Because of the potential for multiple kids, Nigerian Dwarf goats might need some help. Sometimes kids get tangled up or are not in the correct position for delivery. This year has been like that for me and I’ve had to assist a lot. It’s definitely a learning process!
@@OzarkMountainGoatsWould be interested in more in depth video on that.
Hi so I just got 2 goats. I really dont know the age but they def are twins. They hang together like glue. They are also really spooked and frightened to hang around me. Is this normal? Clearly they have not been around humans highly touched and raised. How long in your opinion will it take for them to get comfortable without scattering quickly when I get close?
Congratulations on your 2 goats! If they were dam raised and not handled by their previous owner, I would say it’s very normal. We got a doeling at about 9 weeks old that was dam raised and from a very large herd. She was “wild” and wouldn’t let me near her. It’s took about 2 months before she would willingly let me pet her. I would spend as much time with them as possible, sitting in their area and let them approach you. Reaching or grabbing for them makes it worse. Try offering them pellets or treats from your hand. It will take patience and time but hopefully they will come to trust and love you. Good luck! ~ Josie 😊
I am going to watch how yall make cheese and soap before we try. LOL
2 1/2 Acres - hahahahaha! Hopefully we don’t have to wait too long to make them but if we wait on our own goats milk - we’re looking at a year away! So you may wanna go ahead and give it a try, LOL
Are they safe in snow and rain
Goats will venture out into snow but 99.9 percent absolutely hate rain. They should have a weather proof area /shed or barn to get in to during this type of weather. Thanks so much for stopping by!
How much are the baby goat's, $100?
My mother and I rescued two of these guys from getting dumped off because we had good space and a way to keep them safe as opposed to god knows what. However, due to several circumstances we can't keep them permanently. The two of them (inseparable) are so sweet and lovable so we are desperately trying to find a good home so someone can take them and raise the sweethearts like they deserve. Do you have any suggestions for what I can do?
I would suggest joining various face book goat groups. Especially a group in your area. Good luck!
Where??
I am just looking into getting a couple of goat but can't decide between pygmy or Nigerian dwarf i don't plan on milking but with Nigerian dwarfs do you have to milk them? and i assume they are as friendly as each other.
If you are planning on breeding them they can be milked but don't have to be. After weening the kids they can be dried up. If not breeding they will not produce milk. If you have a doe and buck and keeping together they will breed. Hope this answers your question! Oh and If buying as pets try to get goats that have been handled by breeder so they are not shy!
@@OzarkMountainGoats Hi, many thanks for your reply I'm really just considering a couple as pets a wether and a doe but Pygmy or Nigerian Pygmy I'm not sure yet. As for handling i think they sell them at 12 weeks in the u.k so yes hopefully must try find handled young.
@@John-hf1ig good luck and hope all goes well!
were looking into goats like you we want dairy + we want meat ,,,,,have you tryed it? and how do they get along with chickens? and thanks for shairing
Chickens and goats do fine together. The only trouble is keeping the chicken out of the sleeping quarters of the goats. lol I haven't eat goat since I was about 15 but dad fried it just like deer meat and nothing I can recall stuck out in my mind. Kiko goats are said to be good for meat. Not sure about milking them though. You can always have both just keep the kiko bucks away from the dwarfs.lol Good luck my friend!
@@OzarkMountainGoats thank you very much for getting back so fast
@@garymull1972 Oh one more think. Don't let your goats get into the chicken feed. Very bad!
What do you feed them? Do they eat like sweet feed with hay wasn't sure just asking
@@garymull1972 We feed our goat ration and brome / alfalfa hay. They get less hay during summer when they can forage in the woods.
can these jump over a 6ft tall wooden fence ?
Never had a Nigerian dwarf that could jump that high. Our fences are 4' for does and 6' for bucks. The trick on bucks is to have it be stretched strong enough not to let them bend it over. Also we put a electric fence wire around inside of pen about 16-18 inches off ground till they are trained to stay away. That way they won't jump up on it and ride it over. Hope this helps.
How much land do you think is required for a small heard?
Hi and thanks for your question. It really depends on what kind of goats you have and if you plan to supplement their feed with rotational browsing. We have 6 does on about 1/2 acre. We have twin pastures that we rotate. Our girls are pretty spoiled though and like their hay and barn lounging, lol!
@@OzarkMountainGoats thank you for replying
I am a city person looking for land to get some goats and enjoy them being themselves and happy
@@Princess-Jellyfish - that’s awesome! Good luck 😊
What is the best 👌 goat 🐐 books 📚 to read 📚 from you all's expertise? List at least 3 😁. Thx....
My top 3:
1. There and baaaaack again; a goat tail.
2. Goat bacon: how to make it.
3. I've only read 2.
Looking for some in Europe but no luck 🙁 only pygymy and some other unsure breed...is it lots of hassle to bring live animals to Europe? Grown up in farm then moved to town and back on farm soon but no luck with nigerian dwarf goats 😕
simi kopi - I don’t know anything about bringing in animals but I would imagine there is a lot of red tape and it would be dangerous for the goats. You might try joining some “goat” groups on fb and see if there is anyone local. Good luck and thank you for tuning in!
I can get you as MANY as you need if you are serious about it (a Nigerian farmer here).
@@memyself5412
If you could send me a message, or just tell me how to contact with you. Thanks. simi1kop@gmail.com
Where are you at.
Theodosia Missouri
@@OzarkMountainGoatsOkie (distant) neighbor looking into Nigerians. ...after my wife has already built a lil shelter today. Haha
How do you prevent inbreeding?
We keep our bucks in a separate enclosure away from the does. We also separate any bucklings from their mother no later than eight weeks old.
@@OzarkMountainGoats thank you. I'm looking into them before I get any. I'm want milk.
@@GX-th8is - your welcome and best of luck 😊
you need seperate buck and doe pens, a milking area, a pen for kids, and two to four pastures with different grass/legume mixes.
How much do 11 month old Nigerian dwarf goats normally weigh? Mine weighs 30 pounds but she was sick last week and lost 5 pounds 😭 I’m just curious what they are supposed to weigh.
Sybil Hi - hi and thank you for your question. I’ve never seen a growth chart for Nigerian Dwarf goats so can only go by my personal experience. Three of our does we’re over 50 lbs at 11 months but we’ve got one doe who has always been smaller. She’s been small since birth and her twin brother was twice her size. Sickness can definitely play a role in size and weight. Good luck with your girl 😊
When are they full grown? My Rosie has been eating more and more since she was sick. I think she will gain her 5 pounds back. She’s never really been more than 35 pounds though 😅
@@RosieandFriends1 - it kind of depends on who you ask. Some people say they reach maturity at about a year old. Others say it takes up to two years for them to reach their full size or about 70 lbs. Our girls are just over a year old and they are not 70 pounds yet, even pregnant.
I took her back to the vet on Thursday. It turns out she has an infection and has to get a shot of antibiotics everyday for 14 days. The vet was surprised at Rosie’s bloodwork and never thought that she would be that sick. I’m glad I brought her back to the get again.
@@RosieandFriends1 - wow, poor Rosie! It’s a good thing you took her back to the vet. Goats can take a turn for the worse and die quickly under certain conditions so it’s good to keep a close eye on them.
Do female Nigerian dearf goats need to be milked? What happens if you never milk them?
Thanks for your question. You can keep the kids on them and they will wean the kids. There are a lot of web-sites that gives advice on drying up. Here is a sample. ( Drying your doe requires you to change her diet to food with little moisture. You also cease milking her. She won't be comfortable until her milk dries up, a process that takes about a week. Although her udder is full and she appears miserable, don't give in and milk her. This temporary relief only prolongs the process. It's the actual pressure from the full udder that eventually causes her to dry up.) Here is also a good page to read. www.purinamills.com/goat-feed/education/detail/the-why-and-how-to-dry-up-a-dairy-goat Hope this helps!
@@OzarkMountainGoats we never milked my goat before and then all of a sudden her utters we're full. Odd I thought after years it would be dried up? Not very big or anything just larger than normal. We milked her when she's never been milked to relieve the budge. It felt like a rock. Once we did that it was completely normal. Just odd since we never milked her. Just wondered if they have to be milked and that's why it happened bug she is 12.
@@PsalterCo Did she have kids or did it just happen? If not when is the last time she kidded?
Dairy goats can have false pregnancies relatively frequently. This condition is sometimes referred to as cloudburst. Due to hormonal imbalances, a doe can look, feel, and act pregnant. Her abdomen will enlarge and she will even produce milk.
@@OzarkMountainGoats she has never had a kid to our knowledge. However we got her when she was 1 ( a kid herself). Just thought it was odd for this change or for her to not be dry. Especially after this long.
Do they not have horns?
Our goats are disbudded.
One in the video had horns.
I see a #6 reason...THEIR EARS!!!
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How do they compare to a Pygmy?
Never had a pygmy. These are great mik goats. For their size they give a lot of milk, if you get good ones. Thanks
how loud are they?
They are not loud at all. I have heard that some are but we have not had a problem. They do let you know when they are hungry but that's about it. They are not like having a dog barking or anything like that. They will talk to you sometimes though. lol
By god mines a screamer
Dont need no rooster for that ole buck
@@fergusonthereaver6686 Ours never makes a sound until they hear our shoes in the gravel out side the barn. Maybe time to get a new buck. lol
@@OzarkMountainGoats no hes fine lol i was just saying that mines a talker
Please tell me how to import nigerian goat to pakistan. I want to buy it
I’m sorry - I have no idea.
@@OzarkMountainGoats its ok and thanks
You can buy them straight from Nigeria. They are in abundance here
Want 3 whethers to raise as pets
Are you asking or wanting?
@@OzarkMountainGoats both im in north carolina
@@dbrasco22 - we could probably make that happen, but they would have to be shipped to you unless you want to come and get them. We currently have one wether available and three more girls yet to kid. We have worked with a couple of different transporters, who specifically transport goats across the country. The cost is based on mileage. You can let us know if this is something you want to seriously pursue.
I feel bad,because am a Nigerian and just finished eating Nigerian goat.
There are many that do but just not much meat. lol
ACK! Stop them from eating Josie!
Ernie Hatmaker - 🤣🤣🤣🤣
Do you sale goats? Are you living In the Ozarks?I do , I would be interested in buying 2 goats from you
cornelia montemayor - hi, and thank you for your question. Yes, we will be selling goats but not until next summer. We just bred three of our female goats and they will be having babies sometime in April. And yes, we do live in the Missouri Ozarks. Thanks and have a great day! 😊
Ozark Mountain Goats Thanks for the replay I will stay in touch .See you in April 😁Have a Happy Thanksgiving.
May I ask how far do you live from Norwood?how can I get in contact with you?
May I ask how far do you live from Norwood?how can I get in contact with you?
@@Conny226 - we are approximately 65 or 70 minutes from Norwood. If you go to our “about” page you will find our email address. You can contact us via email. We will be having videos of goat babies I’m sure, so that will also let you know what we have available and when. Thank you for your interest and I hope you had a nice Thanksgiving!
We Nigerians don't even appreciate these goats here.. we over look the benefits and keep them for only meat.
Their milk is rich in butter fat. I make loads of cheese with it. My wife makes yogurt and many cooked goodies. I must say the Nigerians are missing out on a critter that came from there. Be safe!
@@OzarkMountainGoats thanks for putting our goats out there. They have really great personalities and I have a new farm where I raise them here in Nigeria.
@@pk-agro5557 your welcome!
Your goats all look like they have fishtail.
Thanks for your message. They are given copper on a regularly basis. I have thought the same thing before but all our goats have bright soft coats. Thanks again!
They aren't technically meat goats, but they are still delicious.
True!
I do wish Americans weren't so backward, with temperatures. The rest of the world has adapted to Celsius, I am sure if they tried, they could do it too. 😂
I'm sure in time it will change. But for older folks like us, growing up with and using Fahrenheit is less confusing. I have to constantly use a converter with cheese making recipes. So, as for me and my opinion "all recipes should show both until it does change."
@@OzarkMountainGoats agree
@@OzarkMountainGoats no never give up. The metric system worships water
@@OzarkMountainGoatsmy country officially switched to metric around 2008 but almost nobody uses it in day to day life for the same reason.
There's actually nothing more scientific about metric methods than there is about the 'old-fashioned' way. I think someone just thought it would be funny to create as much confusion as possible, so 'let's change the way we measure things!'