(Bucks are typically housed with other bucks, separate from the does.)įencing – can be a smaller dry lot or larger pasture -most fencing works ,from panels to woven wire field fencing (keeps them safe from predators and roaming dogs, they will kill them horns or not). They can handle summer heat if provided shade and can handle cold winters in a snow proof building/shelter. Housing –shelter/shed/barn must be rain and snow proof (goats hate wetness just like cats do, and it could make them sick or die). We start feeling ligaments 3x day 2wks from due date. Learn to find and feel the does ligaments, then you will know what day the doe will kid. I suggest spring births when it will likely be warmer April/May. Cold weather kiddings need monitored or kids will freeze to death or ears/feet frost bit off. Be prepared for bottle feeding in case, tube feeding syringe, bottles, nipples. We have a video on the video tab/Facebook - it is a very short 45sec video on how easy drawing blood can be (draw blood for pregnancy tests and disease testing).īirthing/Birth Kit basics- paper towels, nose aspirator, iodine for dipping umbilicals, lubricant, gloves, dental floss/umbilical clamps, snares/pullers, soap&water/hand sanitizer, vets# in your cell phone. Kids can be felt on the Right side (think Right Rugrats, Left Lunch-rumen is on the left). (Bucks will be in rut at the same time.) Pregnancy can be determined by ultrasound or blood test, you can learn to draw blood. every 17-21 days & is more regular starting late summer, with fall & winter being their main breeding time. Dont breed too early in the fall or risk cold weather births & deaths. Some run 1 buck in each doe pen but you will not know exact due dates. Some do leash breeding so they know exact dates (especially handy for cooler weather kidding). Just make sure they are 40lbs or you could have kidding issues. Dont breed young does till they are at least 40lbs in size (this is usually between 8-12mths old). (Kids are 'Out of' dam, 'By' sire)īreeding - bucks can breed as early as 6-8wks old so do not house them with young does or their own mothers too long. Herd animals – they do best with at least one or more companions.įemales are does. Weight typically 50-75lbs(some bucks can be more) Many adults are involved in showing them in dairy goat shows too. Farm children enjoy learning animal husbandry by caring for these little livestock and some show them in 4H. Dairy goat body type, larger udders and larger teats for milking.Īlthough a dairy breed, many just keep them as pets and for weed/brush control. Nigerians come in all colorings and patterns, pygmy do not. Similar in size to a pygmy but Nigerian Dwarf have much greater milk production ability. They are the smallest recognized dairy goats. About Nigerian Dwarf Dairy Goats, Basic Cares & More.
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