nigerian-dwarf-goat Archives

Fun with Miniature Goats

February 6, 2021 · Countryside Magazine Contributor · Kids' Corner

Goats of all shapes and sizes, including miniature goats, have a wonderful way of bringing people together, of creating community between all different kinds of folks.

Raising Mohair Goat Breeds for Fiber

November 14, 2020 · Janet Garman · Goat Breeds

Over the course of our fiber goat experience, people insist we are raising sheep and not goats. When Pygoras are in full fleece, they look like wooly sheep. The fiber is soft and blends beautifully with other wool.

Selecting a Dairy Goat Breed

September 27, 2020 · Gail Damerow · Home Dairy

The fun of having goats starts with choosing which goat breed to get and plenty are available to choose from. More than 200 goat breeds have been developed worldwide, not all of which may be found in North America.

Saanen Goat Breed Spotlight

September 24, 2020 · Janet Garman · Goat Breeds

The Saanen goat is the largest of the dairy goat breeds. Growing to 130 to 145 pounds, the Saanen breed is one of the best goats for milk.

The Basics of Caring for Goats

September 12, 2020 · Dr. Katie Estill DVM · Health

When building a herd health program from the ground up, beginning with the basics of caring for goats is best. One needs to consider the basics of the environment for the herd, their nutrition program, hoof care, and fiber care.

All About Nigerian Dwarf Goats

September 8, 2020 · Backyard Goats Contributor · Goat Breeds

The Nigerian Dwarf goat is a miniature goat of West African origin. Nigerian Dwarf goats are enjoying a rise in popularity due to their small size and colorful markings.

LaMancha Goat Spotlight From Goat Journal

June 30, 2020 · Backyard Goats Contributor · Goat Breeds

The LaMancha is a type of dairy goat noted for its apparent lack of or much reduced external ears. The LaMancha goat is medium in size and is also noted for a generally calm, quiet, and gentle temperament.

Angelica and the Magnificent Seven

May 10, 2020 · Theresa Miller · Kids' Corner

Finally, after two and a half hours, this amazing mama goat had seventh healthy babies: two doelings and five bucklings. The Millers had never heard of goat septuplets, so they looked it up. Angelica had just set a new world record!