What are Nigerian dwarves?
Nigerian dwarf goats are members of the type of miniature goats that are originally from Western Africa and are remarkable of their small figure and milk production. This goat has a straight nose, upright ears and short hair with a straight coat in different colors, including gold, black and chocolate. The coat may have a full color or have a stripe formula or stains. Female Nigerian dwarf goat is 17-19 inches (about 43-48 cm) and male grandmothers are 19-21 inches high (about 48-53 cm). They can weigh up to £ 75 (about 34 kg).
In Western Africa, it is assumed that goats have been kept for the use of milk because they better resist the bite of the TSE-TSE fly compared to traditional milk goats. When they behaved and became numerous, Nigerian dwarf goats were taken overseas to the United States and Europe in cargo ships containing large carnivores such as tigers and lions, as food for animals. Surviving goats were often imported into zoos.
Nigerian dwarf goats have gained popularity asMilk animals when it was found to produce a large amount of milk for their size. In addition, the milk produced contains a high amount of fat and butter fat. The Ministry of Agriculture of the United States (USDA) approved the use of Nigerian dwarf goats as dairy in the US
These goats are often shown in youth competitions. This, along with their size and colorful brands, has done Nigerian dwarf goats of popular exhibition animals and farmers. To qualify as Nigerian dwarf goat in quality, the goat does not have to have flat ears, Roman nose or signs of myotonia, faint disease. The goat coat must also be straight and flat, not curly as Angoraran goat.
Nigerian dwarf goat temperament is usually gentle and playful. This combination makes the goat easy to train. Nigerian dwarf goats are also calm around other animal animals, which out of nothingH makes a common companion for horses and cattle. Dwarves can be kept throughout the year, with animals reaching mature when they are about 8 months. The price of Nigerian dwarf goats will vary depending on their pedigree, milk production and whether it is the quality of goat quality of the pet.