NIGERIAN DWARF GOATS, Why I LOVE this breed & YOU should TOO! NIGERIAN DWARF GOATS vs NUBIAN GOATS!?

[@sandrabrosier5216]

I am getting my first goats! 2 Nigerian dwarf doelings. I love watching these videos and learning so much.

[@cjfunnyfarm]

Awesome good luck!

[@paulettawallace4363]

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[@Emie8230]

How has it gone? I pick up my two babies today, if I’m ready!

[@lileric144]

​@@cjfunnyfarm❤😂🎉😢😮😅😊😊

[@mom2many748]

Just starting with goats, 3 does and a whether. Love the smaller size of the Nigerian dwarfs and my BFF has a Nigerian buck! Very excited

[@MormonAll]

Sixty years with goats and I just got my first Nigerians. Love them.

[@hairbabe2u]

Whats best for meat selling?

[@joshainsworth1540]

This is my second time owning Nigerians. I recently just bought two Billy’s n a pregnant nanny goat. My lil homestead is growing

[@karens.8194]

Thank you so much for this great information! its so valuable to me. I have been researching about goat for my small homestead and finally we are getting our Nigerian dwarf goats. Love your channel!

[@vonholley]

So nice to see them not stressed getting milked in a relaxed environment-you’re awesome!

[@zoilavanalstine9128]

Thank you for the informative video. On the verge of getting goats and really like this breed. I will continue watching. God Bless!❤

[@missza98]

The KZbin channel weed and reap em shows you can have quite a few. They have a larger back yard and show how easy it is in a small space. They are actually adding a buck pen in too which is cool

[@cjfunnyfarm]

I love Danelle! Her videos and blog helped me so much when I first got started! It really is amazing how many do well in her yard! I think its great they can work really in any setting with just a little bit of space!

[@louiserenton9380]

Love her channel

[@mindycantrell6841]

I live in an apartment complex, so unfortunately I can not own one. However, if I could own goats, I would have Nigerians.

[@cjfunnyfarm]

maybe one day!

[@mattgriggs6565]

Thanks for all the great info. We are looking to get into homesteading soon and your video was really helpful. Great job!!

[@praisethelord4222]

Very informative. Thank you. We are going to start expanding our homestead with them.

[@dougroberts3643]

Awesome video. Thank you for answering a lot of questions that I had. You earned a subscriber

[@marykrienke7016]

I love your videos they're so helpful. I have one question though for you I am looking into starting my own homestead in the coming months I'm just curious what type of fencing you use to keep your Nigerian dwarfs in so I can try to make sure mine don't get taken out by animals. I live in Minnesota and I just don't want anything to happen to my kids

[@oursimplesustainablelife8432]

My wife started with Nigerians. Then we got Alpines and Nubians. I kept Kiko and Boer meat goats. We have both said if we ever get back into farming, we'll get Nigerians. We loved all the goats. In our case the Nubians were terribly noisy.

[@cjfunnyfarm]

My Nubian was very loud when she was younger. She still has a human like scream but I don’t hear it as often 😂😂

[@ronaldshort9819]

you're always full of information and right now we're considering getting Nigerian dwarves for dairy and fun, can free ranging chickens after the Nigerians lessen the parasite load and maybe you could tell me about costs and prices etc. love your channel!! Thanks 😊

[@juliancain6128]

Most informative video I've seen so far! Thanks Claire!

[@josephosuji3053]

Thank you funny farms for making this video. I will like to reach out to you for advice before I start my goat farm

[@kmarshall53]

This really helped me decide about goats - they sound like the perfect fit for us if we decide to try a dairy animal. 💗

[@velenawhisneant2198]

thank you. i am just getting started. no goats no pens just trying to make decisions. Your video was wonderful. got to do this, health reason. thank you.

[@philipdileo3750]

I’m looking to get 2 Nigerians. For pets. I don’t have a lot of land. There going to be in my back yard. Not using for cheese, or milking. Can I get 2 weathers? Or can they not be together. Do I need 1 doe and 1 weather or 2 does? For some reason there is a huge price discrepancy between does and weathers.

[@rachelpotter2247]

Great video and beautiful babies..do you make cheese and soap .would love to see a video. I'd buy if you sell the soap.. lol always wanted to try homemade soap.

[@cjfunnyfarm]

Tomorrow's video is cheese!! I do make soap as well and I'm planning to do a video on that soon. It's more of a process and my husband will have to be the camera man vs. with soap I can manage both! We do sell or soap. You can DM me on Instagram @lifeonthefunnyfarm14 or send me an email and we can work it out if you like [e-mail]

[@rachelpotter2247]

@@cjfunnyfarm thank you so much. I'll watching your video now and will be checking out your soap thanks again

[@tkpoll5335]

I have both on the same property. I wouldn't trade them for anything and the mini Nubians we have bred have been the best of both worlds BUYER BEWARE: If you buy one, you will have 15 before you know it. They are addictive like tattoos 😄 and you will always smell like goat so if you're not OK with that you don't need to buy goats. Nubians are sweeties and Nigerians are full of personality.

[@philipdileo3750]

Tk Polk I have tattoos so I know what your saying lol. My question is about goat smell? I’m looking to be a first time goat owner and I need all the help from experienced goat owners :)

[@tkpoll5335]

@@philipdileo3750 the bucks smell exceptionally buck like during rut. After that they just smell normal goaty until next rut

[@abc_d-evotional]

Awe. I can't wait. To have my own.

[@healingsprings11]

I always wished to have goats but it never came to a reality. I would prefer milking goats if I had a choice. I love Daisy's markings alot and her size. Is she part Spanish goat? Kittens are beginning to crawl around and explore .💗💗👍💗💗 Informative video and always animated ! 🤣😊🌻🌼🌻

[@cjfunnyfarm]

She is 100% Nubian from what we know. She is a grade Nubian so we aren't certain about her whole linage! But Nubians can have spots like boar and Spanish! Thank you so much for watching!!

[@bonnieteryek367]

Love your videos, what are you using for a milker machine? What baby wipes do you suggest?

[@RndmGuy48-t1b]

That’s awesome. We have a “Cookies and Cream” Nicknamed CiCi as well. Ours is a chicken my daughter named though.

[@justinermiger6734]

this is helpful thanks!! I like your channel. Thanks for the knowledge.

[@Betterfoodforbettermood]

Good 2 know. Ive question though. do you worm your goat ! if so how often and what r u using !. Thank you.

[@cjfunnyfarm]

We worm as needed and we are currently using a combo of Cydectin and Prohibit at the moment

[@LearningCurveAcres]

We're looking to get 2 does and a buck next year. Thanks for all the information

[@suannedorman621]

I'm a newbie, we just got two nubians this spring. Love watching your channel, very informative.

[@cjfunnyfarm]

Thanks so much!

[@suzanneellison6714]

I have a neighbor who is looking to rehome two Nigerian does. She’s older and can no longer take care of them. I have never had goats but have wanted to get a couple Nigerians. When starting out, is it best to get kids and raise them or older goats? Also, can they be put in the same pasture with sheep?

[@cjfunnyfarm]

It’s just your preference doesn’t make a big difference as long as the goats have been handled and are not terrified of people. Yes they can live with sheep. It does make parasite management tricker because sheep And goats carry the same parasite. Also goats need copper in their mineral and it will kill sheep

[@GB-qn4gt]

Thank you for all the helpful information.

[@cjfunnyfarm]

You're welcome!!

[@safeathomestead9217]

This is the information I was looking for. Thanks so much for the info.

[@hikidsgrandpahere9631]

Great video. What is the milking machine you use?

[@cjfunnyfarm]

Dansha farms!

[@alittledrycreek]

What milking machine do you use. We still milk all ours by hand.

[@marcelhorisberger9256]

I love goats, I enjoyed the video, great editing.

[@schrauca3094]

LOVED your video thank you 😊 I’m picking up 2 adult does and a doeling in about a week and I’m so excited. I’m picking up my buckling end of April. Do I need to keep the buckling away from the nursing Doe? Also, how do I ween the doeling so I can continue milking? Do you have an email?

[@cjfunnyfarm]

Bucklings need to be kept separate from the ladies once they are weaned. But he’ll need a buddy and won’t like being alone. You can wean your doeling if you like. I usually let momma goat wean herself if I keep a baby. I just separate at night and milk in the morning. But if you want all the milk then you can separate them for a few weeks and wean the doeling.

[@jo-annjewett198]

We are picking up two dwarf Nigerian goats in a week. One that’s pregnant and a doeling. Do you use baby wipes to clean their utters before milking?

[@barryg5673]

Thanks for this info was really interesting, can you post a video if the pump you use it looks a diy project, I would love to see a video on that

[@RettsAdorablePets]

Thank you for the wonderful video!! I really enjoyed it.

[@elizabethsessions4486]

Okay you convinced me. I was set on nubians and now I'm set on Nigerians! Can't wait! We're starting in the next couple weeks ❤

[@aidenw207]

For mating, how do you arrange it so that you milk year round? How long do the baby goats stop drinking their mothers milk? I'm sorry I am from the city, and new to homesteading.

[@cjfunnyfarm]

We breed twice a year two different groups. One set of girls for March babies one set of girls for October babies. Baby goats are weaned at 10 weeks and you can milk up to two months before they kid again.

[@randimcmillan3148]

I did 4’-5’ fencing because people said you could get away with the shorter fencing, and we had a predator come in and slaughter my does. I wish people had included how vital it is to predator proof. We are in the city, didn’t expect that

[@hairbabe2u]

What predator?

[@kathleencarlstedt7654]

Love your goats & your channel! I'm new to your channel & like it so far, so I subscribed. Keep the videos coming! Thank you for sharing your life on the farm!

[@cjfunnyfarm]

Thank you so much!!! We are doing our best!

[@joannemcclure1513]

We're just getting our 1st dairy goats. 2 nannies, one of them bred. I've heard they can have up to 5 kids at a time. Is this realistic? How many do you normally get at a time? Thanks very much. Getting a ton of info & can't wait to get this phase going. Thanks so much! PS: do you use a milk separator or do you make your butter, ice cream, etc. with whole milk?

[@cjfunnyfarm]

Twins and triplets are most common with Nigerians. I have had one doe have 5. Once. I haven’t made butter but you would need a cream separator for it bc goats milk doesn’t separate like cow milk!

[@caseykelso1]

@@cjfunnyfarm didn't know that. I must read up,and about pasteurization of highly fat milk,or is the pasteurization process the same as cow?

[@anitahoover6059]

Thank you for all the information on the goats.

[@fightorflightgamer4420]

We just bought a house on 3 acres. Thinking about getting a couple goats just for pets. I heard that part of their diet should include foliage like you would find in the woods something besides grass. Is that true for the Nigerians? We have a small patch of brush area but the rest is mostly grass/weeds.

[@lawrenceearle4134]

What kind of milking machine are you using? where do you buy them?

[@sonjaboon3280]

That’s so cute. I love seeing the babies all around you. Beautiful picture. It seems a lot of people have Nigerian goats or prefer them. But I can see why. They are beautiful animals.

[@FableHillFarm]

I appreciate your videos and enjoy watching them. Thanks for sharing. I am a new goat owner this year (and new to having a KZbin channel!) We live in West MI on 10 acres and have Nigerians, Muscovy ducks, chickens, a huge garden, etc. This will be my first breeding season and I’m super excited about our first kids as I’ve got 3 nice junior does and 3 stellar bucks I’m using that have some outstanding genetics. I will be showing and doing milk testing and Linear Appraisal. Do you have any interest in milk testing?

[@cjfunnyfarm]

Yes! I have no interest in showing but in milk testing for sure just trying to decided which girls!

[@christopherroberts4856]

I live in an HOA. I’ve heard you say the bucks are stinky. Is this something you think might be an issue if you have closer neighbors?

[@WalkScripture]

I spent the week milking my friend’s two Nigerian does while they were on vacation. They still had 3 bucklings in with them so all week I got a quart of milk. Lol, but it was more to keep them stand trained and gave me valuable practice. After a week of having to lift one doe every day and be violently kicked by the other one (even hobbled), I think I’d rather have multiple small goats in milk than have to lift a big goat onto the stanchion and risk having a bone broke if a big one kicks me.

[@MadelineVail]

Do you have to keep the buck separated if you are pasturing them? I'm trying to imagine how I would rotate them on the pasture and if they need a friend, would the buck be alone in a pen??

[@jeffkey3158]

Can you make butter?? And if so how does it taste? 🤔also what do you feed them and I constantly hear how goats are hard to keep healthy, is that true?

[@inthegarden1917]

I’m interested in getting Nigerian Dwarf goats to help clear land and make cheese. I will look on your channel to see if you talk more about these goats. Thanks for sharing

[@katrinaanon1038]

If you are planning on milkers dwarf or otherwise, it will be when you breed. NDs are great for small lots. However, if you are looking for milk be sure to check the genetics. NDs are increasingly raised as pets and may be ill suited to produce a quart a day or be ready for the milking stand. Good thing though are that 2-3 NDs are as resource intensive 1 one full sized goat. However, I do not think that nubians are noisy or at least mine aren't. NDs can be a good addition to a home milking operation.

[@dolcepescas6153]

What milker is that you're using? Also, it seems like you're only milking them for a couple minutes. i know it's sped up, but do they not have much milk? so quick

[@marysidle5132]

So very informative, thank you!

[@mmccrownus2406]

So I gather they can have several kids at one birth? How many births per year? THanks

[@cjfunnyfarm]

They usually have multiples 2-3. We stick to one kidding a year.

[@ezechimere1]

Awesome video. Please how many litres of milk can the Nigerian dwarfs give daily? How many liters for the Nubians? Thanks.

[@thelibertybridge185]

Do you have a video on the specific differences of nubians and nigerian goats? I really like this video but would like more info. Thx! :)

[@billybishop5022]

When milking goats that have kids on them how do you determine how much milk to take and when and when to let the babies on them

[@mrs.puddlebrook5600]

I have to know...since the Nigerian goat goes into heat every month, does this cause problems as far as them wanting to break out or them being just down right obnoxious/nasty?? Sorry for the weird question... but I would love to know your thoughts.

[@lesliemandic9673]

It doesn't seem to. Now there are no bucks calling within a mile so heat is not an issue. Otoh Stella can find a way to top a 6ft fence for the heck of it. When I took her to the breeder she quickly in front of us said to heck with this and was out the 6ft wire fence. 1st time in 14years of breeding according to the breeder. They had to tarp the pen to keep her in for a week. 🤦‍♀️

[@mrs.puddlebrook5600]

@@lesliemandic9673 Thank you for the response. I really appreciate it!

[@lesliemandic9673]

@@mrs.puddlebrook5600 And my one Doe is never of nasty temperament. They can be very LOUD in heat. But not mean. Not familiar with ND goats ever being nasty. Mine are pets.

[@cjfunnyfarm]

Depends on the doe. I have a couple that are super loud or try to escape constantly to go see the boys. But they aren’t aggressive or anything so sometimes it’s annoying but not really an issue

[@mrs.puddlebrook5600]

@@cjfunnyfarm Thank you so much for sharing your expertise!

[@numbercruncher2011]

I am fencing an 80 x 80‘ area how many females plus a male would that be able to accompany? Nigerian dwarf goats. Also, is there an aftertaste with their milk

[@jannandavid]

Thank you for all this information. ❤️

[@tiffanys2155]

What milking machine do you use?

[@cjfunnyfarm]

It's a Dansha Farms Brute Milker! There's a link in the description!

[@kimhannan4892]

Is that a junk yard beside the baby goat pen?

[@RettsAdorablePets]

I can't wait to see the baby goats... they will be TINY... we expect twins of course... our littlest doe, Ruby is huge...Wonder if she will have three babies?

[@annettemastenchickenlove]

Would you ever make one a house pet? I've been thinking about doing it.

[@quitemountainwoman1592]

Thank you for all your information.

[@cjfunnyfarm]

You are welcome!

[@jessicadavis9438]

Can you go over what you feed a Nigerian while she’s pregnant or nursing compared to what or how you feed your bucks?

[@cjfunnyfarm]

Yes!! I can do that! We may do that as we talk about our two pregnant girls and how we are preparing for babies!!

[@chloegeo]

Thinking of adding Nigerians to my small farm but Im in a neighborhood and wondering how loud they are? Also I work 12 hour shifts 2 days a week, leaving my house by 6:15am and returning around 8:00pm. Im worried about managing the milking especially on those days. Any suggestions?

[@cjfunnyfarm]

They are much quieter than Nubians for sure! They are only loud when they are in heat and never at night. They will talk of course when they see you but they are not as loud as a dog barking. When I'm working I only milk once a day, even if I'm not milk sharing. Its just more manageable for me. Sometimes I do that in the morning sometimes in the afternoon. It really helps. You lose a little bit of production but not a significant amount. It helps to not have to milk before work for me since I have to be at work at 7:30 and I like to sleep :).

[@lesliemandic9673]

As a nurse I never know what time I will be off. I also work 2p-10p. I milk about 1130a shower and go, then immediately milk when returning. Abt midnight or 1am. At 9 weeks ish I started taping moms teets in the pm but not in the am on work days. That way the buckling now wether could steal a snack and I didn't worry about engorgement which was smart as I was mandated x3 and had to work 16. Plus 2hr travel RT. I do have to tie up the boys during milking as "Uncle" Chewy fights for the snack on one end and Lil' Bit storms the stand at 5 months thinking it's for him holding mom in place. But we have our routine.

[@missza98]

Do you milk them out completely before putting the kids back on? I know they will withhold a bit but yeah, looking at kid sharing my does this year, last time I was bottle raising my babies as both ditched their kids 🙄

[@cjfunnyfarm]

I don't those first few weeks. I take what the pump will give me and then leave the rest for the babies. After they are about 5-6 weeks old I milk the mom out completely (at least what she will give me) and everyone seems to do fine. I have two girls that hold back so much I always milk them out because I can tell how much they aren't giving me :)

[@morningstarhomestead]

I noticed that you use a milking machine. Have you ever tried hand milking them? I grew up milking large goats and I am afraid it would be really hard to get to those tiny teats!

[@cjfunnyfarm]

I can hand milk all my girls! Most of their tests are plenty big but I like the machine for cleanliness and time!!

[@JohnsonFamilyFarmstead]

Oh my goodness I need a milk machine 😩♥️ I’m ordering a simple pulse very soon. 😃

[@cjfunnyfarm]

It makes a huge difference!! Good luck!

[@Mags9588]

My husband made me a hand pump out of a brake bleeder. Cant wait till i can afford a auto pump. But i only have 2 does for now. Lol

[@rockybryant1668]

Margaret i made one with a foodsaver hand held pump.

[@jeremyjones6346]

Hi, do you know if the milk freezes ok?

[@TheNativeTwo]

I was thinking maybe these goats could also be good for special land clearing jobs. Maybe a customer wouldn’t want everything below 6 feet stripped as is the case with regular goats (this is good for fire hazard reduction). If maybe its a backyard with sensitive plants, these smaller goats would be easier to manage around those sensitive plants. I could be wrong about that but it’s something im going to try out

[@AshMarked]

Do you guys consume the milk and cheese raw or do you pasteurize it? Just curious. I just acquired meat goats this year, but am thinking about dairy goats next and am really interested in cheese and possibly butter.

[@cjfunnyfarm]

Cheese is pasteurized but we have mostly just used the milk raw. It’s safer to pasteurize for sure and there’s no like added benefits with raw milk. We don’t drink a lot of milk so we mostly use it for yogurt, cheese and ice cream all pasteurized.

[@NIKITARULE]

Hello, my husband wants to buy 2 goats in the spring to make all dairy products. (Alpine and Saanen). can we do EVERYTHING with raw goat's milk, hard style cheese, fresh cream, butter, ice cream, yogurt...? Can we do all the same things as with cow's milk, in terms of sweetness? I love cow's cheese, and all the goat's cheeses I've tried in my country taste too strong for me, like goatee flavour (not for every day or for children...). I wonder if I'm not making a mistake by taking Goats, when I prefer "I think" cow's raw milk!

[@Handelson]

Since goats are herd animals, what is the minimum number of goats you would recommend? Would 3 suffice?

[@minneraldeposit1169]

I really wanna get goats when I’m older!!💙

[@cjfunnyfarm]

I hope you get to!

[@user-qo7gj8ph7p]

Cool

[@Mags9588]

Thank you for the great video's.!

[@cjfunnyfarm]

Thank you so much!

[@mysticmandy8352]

The baby Nigeria are funny . Do they like toys? Best pumps?

[@majsret9548]

This is a great video. Thanks!

[@LindaPoorman]

Are you going to breed Daisy this fall?

[@cjfunnyfarm]

We are going to try. She isn't always receptive :)

[@LindaPoorman]

@@cjfunnyfarm gotcha lol. Some animals are finicky about the boys

[@lauragustafson900]

If we just want pets do we have to milk? Or only if you bred them

[@gabrielsierra2214]

Hey, that looks like my dansha farms milker 👌🏻

[@rawfoodelectric]

Thank you, darlin'! I heard that keeping a billy will affect the flavor of the milk. Have you found that to be true and why, if so?

[@swen6797]

Bucks have scent glands that emit a foul odor, which attracts the girls and even entices them to cycle. Bucks also spray semen often on their front legs which gets rank. If these buck odors are allowed to pervade your doe housing area and milking area, it affects the milk.

[@abounadany2603]

How long can you milk a Nigerian goat after she delivers her baby And before she gets bred again? Also will she stop giving milk while pregnant or you stop milking her anytime before delivery ? Thank you Claire .

[@cjfunnyfarm]

You can milk your goat until 2 months before she is due to kid again. That gives her time to dry off and recover. We typically only breed once a year. I'm not sure how closely together you can breed after she has her babies. Milking/having babies is hard on the goat's health and I wouldn't breed but once a year just to best take care of the animal.

[@abounadany2603]

C & J Funny Farm thank you Claire. One last question, what is the best way to give her a break from milking without causing stress on her? Will you stop milking her suddenly, or every other day until you stop milking her ?

[@cjfunnyfarm]

Most of the research I've read is to decrease their grain and stop milking completely. The pressure build up in the udder is what causes the goats to dry off. We have always just stopped completely and just watched their udders to make sure everything is ok. Usually if you are milking 8-10 months straight their milk production drops off and their udders aren't as full. So its not as much milk when you dry them off.

[@abounadany2603]

C & J Funny Farm Thank you 🙏

[@tramontane3239]

Good introduction info, thanks for vid.

[@kathieswan3830]

How do you deal with the 3rd and/or 4th kid per doe? Do you have to bottle feed them? Or will the doe care for more than 2

[@KayGardinerAndrews]

My Grandson calls them "Pick Me" goats because the first video I showed him years ago the Farmer called them Pygmy Goats and with his accent it sounded like "Pick Me" He is now 8 years old and still loves goats and pigs 🐐🐖 🐨🦘🐨🦘🐨🦘

[@cjfunnyfarm]

That’s cute!!

[@dianasibila8883]

Can goats be used for land clearing? If so what breed is best? I have 12 acres but a lot is wooded and grown over with briars. Also how much pasture would each Nigerian need? How many goats per acre? Also do you have to milk them? Which breed is best for meat?

[@cjfunnyfarm]

They are great for land clearing. I would get a bigger meat breed for that much land. Like a boar or kiko. You don't have to breed them. I don't know a lot about meat goats Kiko are pretty popular here.

[@DBhobbyfarm]

I knew the difference but undecided on which breed is best for me. Just have a little hobby farm. I have a pygmy and the others are a mix I think. I would like to get at least 1 Nigerian for milk just in case another momma rejects kids but that's the only thing the milk would be used for at this time.

[@Rose-el6on]

also, we have all boys all castrated. Question: why do goats sometimes stick there tongue in and out at each other or try to lick the other?

[@cjfunnyfarm]

I don’t know! I think it’s just a way the boys show they are “interested” in another goat!

[@Rose-el6on]

hi again! Have another question. I have taught some of my goats to shake(give me there hoof) & lye down. Have you taught your goats anything? If so what? if so can you do a video of things you can train goats to do and how? Also, that was awesome how momma helped waffles escape. And your right usually those things just happen accidentally. Never seen others help before. lol

[@stevecarlsonyoutubechannel9251]

Love your channel

[@mikethompson850]

Where do you find a person to bread your girl Dwarf ? also how long does it take ? and the Cost $ Thanks 4 your advice. Best regards to you and yours, M&J w/kids 5

[@dolcepescas6153]

are horns a problem or not a big deal? on a female milker

[@alicepruitt2932]

We are thinking of getting nigerian goats. Can you make butter from the cream without a cream separater?

[@silvercountrycockerspaniel3862]

Does your mama goats feed there own babies, or do you have to bottle feed them?

[@tbielka1701]

Very informative