What is the common name of the Cameroon dwarf goat?

Pygmy goats
Scientific Name: Capra aegagrus hircus Pygmy goats are part of class Mammalia and are a domestic breed originating from the Cameroon region of West Africa. Similar forms are found throughout northern and southwestern Africa.

How much do Nigerian dwarf goats cost?

The cost of purchasing a Nigerian Dwarf goat varies depending on the quality of the goat you are looking to purchase. For breeding or pedigree quality goats or those with unique or rare coloring, the cost is between $200 or $500 per head. A pet-quality Nigerian Dwarf goat will range between $50 and $100 per head.

How much does a Nubian dwarf goat cost?

How much are goats that are show-quality? Registered Nubian goats, from champion bloodlines, can cost $250 as week-old kids and to $500-1000 for a breeding-age doe. Champion tested breeding bucks can top $1,000.

Are Nigerian dwarf goats friendly?

Nigerian dwarf goats are raised for milk production but also as pets. They are gregarious, friendly and hardy and can thrive in almost any climate. Their gentle, calm and playful nature makes them good companion pets for children and disabled and elderly people.

Are male or female pygmy goats better?

Most people prefer smaller breeds such as dwarf or pygmy goats. As well, female goats and castrated male goats (also known as wethers) are preferred to intact males. This is because intact males tend to get larger and will be more aggressive. Disbudded goats often make better pets than those that have horns.

How long do Nigerian dwarf goats stay in milk?

Ad If you buy a goat for milking, she should be pregnant, recently have given birth, or you will need a buck to impregnate her for future milk-production. Generally, you will let the kids nurse until weaning at about eight weeks, then you will start milking after that. It is possible to keep a goat in milk for months.

How big will a Nigerian dwarf goat get?

17 to 19 inches
The Nigerian dwarf goat is a miniature dairy goat of West African origin. They are similar in appearance to larger dairy goats but ideally, the does stand no taller than 17 to 19 inches and the bucks stand no taller than 19 to 20 inches.

How much does a dwarf goat cost?

As pets, Nigerian dwarf goats can cost $50 – $125. For pedigree-quality, they can range from $200+ depending on the breed traits, coloring, demand, etc.

How high should a fence be for a Nigerian dwarf goat?

A 3-foot (0.9 m) fence is usually tall enough to contain adult Nigerian Dwarf or miniature goats. To be safe for all ages and types of goats, I recommend a 5-foot (1.5 m) fence, particularly in areas where they spend a lot of time loafing, rather than foraging or grazing.

What is the friendliest goat breed?

1. Pygmy. Pygmy goats are more popular as pets than for dairy throughout the world. The Pygmy makes a friendly, intelligent and gregarious pet.