4-H and FFA participants can now use Nigerian dwarf goats in livestock projects. The breed is experiencing a rise in popularity due to its small size and colorful markings. The goats have gentle personalities which makes them good pets, plus they are easy to handle and take little space.
Source: Countryside Daily, October 1, 2018. Link. Most owners do not raise their goats for milk but for the pleasure and companionship these little caprines bring to their lives.
A healthy Nigerian Dwarf doe can produce a surprising amount of sweet milk for her small size – up to two quarts per day. . . the benefit is that the milk is higher in butterfat (6-10 percent) and higher in protein than milk from most dairy goat breeds.