I am having the same question so i cannot answer your post but hope to gain some info.
3 Nigerian dwarf goats. 2 female and 1 wether.
Northeast Ohio.
We feed a small amount of grain in the morning and evening daily but we offer hay in a slow feeder. How much do we really need to be offering...
I would get another chick or 2. Being social animals i would like they would thrive better with more chickens.
I am not a chicken expert but when i got my chickens and my goats this year i was encouraged to get more than one.
Good luck!
I am new to Nigerians as well. We have 3 five month olds. It’s been a learning experience to say the least. Hoping to continue to learn so that next summer we can try the kidding process and attempt milking.
One of the breeders i met with when we were “goat shopping” explained to me how to...
That little doe jumped on him that first night they were here as we were corralling them into their stall. It was quite a hilarious undertaking the first night. And when i say like lap dogs i am not exaggerating ! Often time i go out to the pasture and he has 2 and sometimes all 3 goats cuddling...
We have wanted them even back when we lived in the city. I wanted a small dairy breed that the girls would likely not get pushed around by, or not too much.
I was torn between mini Nubians and the Nigerians. The deciding factor ended up being the mini Nubians are next to impossible to find in...
Thanks! I have been a member at BAckyard chickens for awhile and it’s been so helpful. Didn’t even know this group exsisted until a BYC member suggested looking into it!
Hello there BYH!
We are a small hobby farm in northeast Ohio. We bought 3 acres 2 years ago and started with animals back in April. We purchased 3 Nigerian dwarf goat kids, 2 doelings and a whether, and 10 chicks.
We have 2 young girls, 5 and 1. They are loving the country life and having the...