Dwarf Acres
Registered Nigerian Dwarf Dairy Goats
& AMHA Miniature Horses
~~~About our farm~~~
We are a small farm in York County, Pennsylvania. We keep a small herd of Nigerians due to space and time restraints, so each herd member get the care and attention 
they need!
Our goal is to breed the best nigerians as possible- Correct, Healthy, Friendly and beautiful, with strong milking abilites being the most important aspect of our breeding program. Each of the does in our herd have strong dairy characteristics and correct well attached mammary systems. Also our bucks carry very strong milking backgrounds and correct conformation.
~~~March 2010 whole herd is CAE, CL and Brucella Negative~~
We have a lots of adult does for sale at this time
So if you are looking for an awesome
brood doe, show doe or family milker
Check out the Adults for sale page!!
What is the Nigerian Dwarf goat?
These small dairy goats continue to have a big future; these colorful miniature dairy goats have risen in popularity as a multi-purpose goat. The Nigerian Dwarf Dairy goat is of West African origin. Their conformation is similiar to that of the larger dairy breeds having body parts in balanced porportion to their small size. The nose is straight, ears being upright and forward in position, with short to medium length hair on a soft coat.
A healthy Nigerian Dwarf doe can produce over 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. Nigerians have a calm, even temperament making them ideal for children, the elderly, and disabled. Even breeding bucks can be handled with ease.
There are 2 maximum height standards on the Nigerian Dwarf Dairy Goat reflected by the 2 registries available in the United States. The ideal for both registries on does is 17" - 19" at the top of the withers with AGS's maximum height being 22.5" and NDGA's maximum height at 21". For bucks, both registries have an ideal height of 18" - 20" with AGS's maximum height at 23.5" and NDGA's at 23". The average adult weight of a Nigerian Dwarf dairy goat is about 75 pounds.
The most commonly asked question of the Nigerian Dwarf Goat is: What is the diffence between these and the African Pygmy Goat? Although they share similar African origins, they are each a separate and distinct breed. Pygmy goats are bred to be short and cobby in stature with heavy bones. Nigerian Dwarf Dairy Goats are bred to have length of body and the refineness of structure in proportion to true dairy character.
Color is one of the big factors that make breeding the Nigerian Dwarf dairy goat so popular. You can never be sure what color the babies will be until they are born, even then you can't be sure because many times their color changes
as they mature. The main color families are black, white, chocolate, red and gold; with any number varying shades and pattern combinations. Any color or pattern is acceptable in breed standards.
Registration:
All breeding quality animals are sold with registration papers or with a registration 
application with ADGA & AGS and can be registered with NDGA. Some of our goats are also registered with NDGA. All goats are disbudded or polled (hornless).
Nigerian Dwarf Breed Standards
bucks is 21" and 23", respectively. There is no minimum height; although NDGA specifies an "ideal" height between 17" and 19" for does and 18" to 20" for bucks. Animals are disqualified from the show ring for being oversized for the breed standard and/or having a curly coat, roman nose, pendulous ears or evidence of myatonia (this is associated with fainting goats.)Nigerian Dwarf Temperament:
Nigerian Dwarf goats are gentle and lovable. Their calm, even temperament and engaging personalities make them suitable companions for all, including children, the disabled and the 
elderly. Even breeding bucks are handled easily. Because of their gentle temperaments, Nigerian Dwarfs make wonderful pets and great animal projects for children and young adults in FFA and 4H. *As you can see by the pictures of my 2yr old daughter hanging out with one of our adult does Lola and playing with one of the babies Yankee!
Nigerian Dwarf Breeding:
Nigerian Dwarf goats breed year round. Many breeders breed their does three times in two years, giving the doe at least a six month break. Of course, this is a personal choice for each breeder. For the most part, Nigerian Dwarfs are a hardy breed with few kidding problems. New babies average about 2 lbs. at birth but grow quickly. Does can be bred at 7- 8 months of age if they have reached a good size. Some breeders prefer to wait until they are at least 1 year or older. Dwarf does can have several kids at a time, 3 and 4 being common and sometimes even 5! Dwarfs are generally good mothers able to take care of their babies should you leave them to do the raising of the kids. They can also provide a surprising amount of milk for their size if you 
decide you want your own delicious goat milk. Bucks are able to be used for service as young as 3 months of age and easily by the time they are 7 or 8 months old. Because they can be fertile at such a young age, breeders are advised to wean does and bucks separately. Dwarf bucks are vigorous breeders but are gentle enough to be used for hand breeding or pasture breeding. Both methods are used successfully.
