Nigerian dwarf goats are a dairy breed of goat. They are ideally around 75 pounds with gold, chocolate, or black hair with various other colors dispersed throughout their coats.
Their bodies are well proportioned with a straight nose, upright ears and short to medium hair. Their coats come in many different colors although the main color families are black, gold, chocolate with random spots of other colors dispersed through out their coats. They are mainly kept as dairy goats. Their small size requires less space than other larger dairy breeds. Due to their friendly and outgoing personalities, they are kept as pets.
Nigerian dwarf goats are a dairy breed of goat. They are also great browsers of plant material, which makes them great at clearing overgrown land. Our two Nigerian dwarf goats, Major Payne and Splinter, live in Barnyard Buddies. Stop by and see them on your next visit to the Zoo!
Amelia
Throughout history, goats have been kept and bred to be used for their milk, fiber, or to be eaten.
West Africa
Lowlands and countryside of West Africa
34 kg (75 lbs) (avg.)
Grasses and shrubs
Humans and large carnivores
Horns
3–4 young per litter
Not Listed
10–15 years
