Nigerian dwarf goats are a miniature dairy breed originating from West Africa. Where standards for Nubians list a minimum, Nigerian standards list a maximum. Does should be no taller than 22.5 inches at the withers and bucks should be 23.5 inches or less. Nigerians give high-butterfat milk and, despite their small size, produce as much as two quarts per day. They are friendly animals and, due to their smaller size, are often used by children in 4H. Given this size, they are ideal for small family milk production and smaller farms, as they require less space and feed than other breeds.

Mini Nubians are the result of a cross between a Nigerian buck and a Nubian doe. First-generation kids generally have more of the physical characteristics of the Nigerian, such as airplane ears, . These first-generation kids are considered 50/50. When these 50/50 goats breed with other first-generation goats, the resulting kids begin to develop the look of the Nubian breed, including the large floppy ears. Once they reach the sixth generation they are eligible for purebred registration if they meet breed standards. Does are 22 to 25 inches tall at the withers and under 100 pounds, while bucks stand a maximum of 27 inches tall and weigh under 135 pounds.

Crossing Nubians with Nigerians, results in a small, high-quality-milk-producing goat. They possess a sweet and docile temperament, making them a good match for the small family farm. By decreasing the size, feed is reduced costs as well as required space. While animal size is smaller, milk production remains strong, with mini Nubians producing as much as 2 quarts of milk a day.

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