western australia

nigerian dwarf goats

I got my goat fix today

@JudyEv (380474)

Rockingham, Australia

May 12, 2025 7:18am CST

We visited my sister today and I was able to get my goat fix. Isn’t this little fellow just adorable? The sire is a pretty black-and-white guy and has been throwing a lot of very pretty kids. Although the Nigerian dwarf goats are excellent milkers, they also make great pets and mostly people want pretty ones as pets. My nephew has been selling quite a few lately which is good as his numbers more than double every season. Very few of the does have a single kid. Most have twins or triplets and even quadruplets are not unheard of.

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@BarBaraPrz (51803)

• St. Catharines, Ontario

12 May 25

I thought you said "fixed" and I wondered what was wrong with it. Yes, it's 10:40 am but I'm obviously not quite awake yet.

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@BarBaraPrz (51803)

• St. Catharines, Ontario

13 May 25

@FourWalls Aren't we a pair... a pair of what, I don't know.

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@FourWalls (86108)

• United States

13 May 25

@BarBaraPrz — yes, we’re a pair!

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@FourWalls (86108)

• United States

12 May 25

I saw “fixed” too. I’m thinking she got a pet and had it spayed.

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@snowy22315 (207921)

• United States

12 May 25

I should get one to keep my grass cut...lol.

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@ptrikha_2 (49715)

• India

15 May 25

@JudyEv Well, they can also chew on Shirts, Trousers and worse may be undergarments if they get access !

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@JudyEv (380474)

• Rockingham, Australia

13 May 25

Yes, they'd keep your grass down, and your plants, and your washing too.

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@ptrikha_2 (49715)

• India

15 May 25

Very adorable indeed ! Sounds interesting that Nigerian origin goats do well in a place Thousands of Mile away. Or is the name not indicative of their origin? I think those who are breeding them would be getting good profits when selling them.

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@JudyEv (380474)

• Rockingham, Australia

17 May 25

I'm sure the original dwarf Nigerians came from Nigeria. Australia has a hot, dry climate too although not as hot and dry as Nigeria. My nephew gets very good prices for them.

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@ptrikha_2 (49715)

• India

18 May 25

@JudyEv May be these goats would find it more comfortable in Australia? Anyways what fetches good prices is good enough !

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@allknowing (153560)

• India

13 May 25

"Goat fix" I do not quite get you

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@allknowing (153560)

• India

13 May 25

@JudyEv Never heard of this Can I say I got my mango fix if I am craving for mangoes?

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@JudyEv (380474)

• Rockingham, Australia

13 May 25

@allknowing Yes. Once you're able to find/eat a mango then you're getting your mango fix.

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@JudyEv (380474)

• Rockingham, Australia

13 May 25

It's a bit like having a craving for something, say chocolate, and then satisfying that craving so you get your 'chocolate fix'.

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@DaddyEvil (174008)

• United States

12 May 25

Wow! I'm glad he keeps finding buyers for them. Imagine being overrun with little kids.

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@JudyEv (380474)

• Rockingham, Australia

13 May 25

He exports some out of Australia but also sells them throughout Australia.

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@DaddyEvil (174008)

• United States

13 May 25

@JudyEv I'm sure people love them.

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@JudyEv (380474)

• Rockingham, Australia

14 May 25

@DaddyEvil Some go as pets but the best go to other studs or for milking, maybe for cheese production.

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@Beestring (15373)

• Hong Kong

12 May 25

That is a beautiful goat.

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@JudyEv (380474)

• Rockingham, Australia

13 May 25

It's very pretty, isn't it?

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@LadyDuck (501074)

• Italy

13 May 25

This little goat is so cute, I am not surprised they are kept as pets.

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@LadyDuck (501074)

• Italy

14 May 25

@JudyEv I am always surprised to see where goats arrive to climb. The small goats are cute animals.

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@JudyEv (380474)

• Rockingham, Australia

14 May 25

Being small, they don't take so much room and don't eat much. The big Saanens can be quite tall.

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@wolfgirl569 (134835)

• Marion, Ohio

12 May 25

He is cute. I didn't get a goat fix this month

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@JudyEv (380474)

• Rockingham, Australia

13 May 25

They are lovely pets, aren't they?

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@wolfgirl569 (134835)

• Marion, Ohio

13 May 25

@JudyEv They are

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@rakski (154933)

• Philippines

13 May 25

so cute!

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@rakski (154933)

• Philippines

16 May 25

@JudyEv well I shouldn't I think it will

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@JudyEv (380474)

• Rockingham, Australia

14 May 25

They are very pretty. I probably shouldn't say that the pelt would make a great floor mat.

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@JESSY3236 (22131)

• United States

13 May 25

cute goat. Does he have a name?

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@JudyEv (380474)

• Rockingham, Australia

14 May 25

He would have but I didn't think to ask what it was.

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@Melanie_Marie (2448)

• St. Clair, Michigan

14 May 25

What a cute little sweetheart. I could see how they could be pets, almost reminds me of a puppy-dog. Great pic

Judy I love him

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@JudyEv (380474)

• Rockingham, Australia

15 May 25

They are very happy to sit on your lap and will follow you around like a puppy. Just beautiful little things all round.

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@sarik1 (7811)

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17 May 25

Good. so cute.

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@JudyEv (380474)

• Rockingham, Australia

18 May 25

Little goats are very cuddly.

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@pitsipeahie (5724)

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13 May 25

What a cutie goatie!

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@JudyEv (380474)

• Rockingham, Australia

14 May 25

The 20 or so are all very pretty. Mostly black and white.

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@Ineeddentures (32493)

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12 May 25

I had a goat curry once and it was really tasty.

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@JudyEv (380474)

• Rockingham, Australia

13 May 25

Goat meat doesn't seem to be especially popular here but it's certainly eaten.

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@Ineeddentures (32493)

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13 May 25

@JudyEv It's not popular here either but I think if more people tried it that it would be It was very good But maybe culturally in Scotland we are not ready to eat lovable friendly cuddly goats.

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@GardenGerty (169137)

• United States

12 May 25

There are quite a few people around who raise goats and I have seen them in petting zoos. They are full of personality. Your nephew must be keeping them really healthy for them to have multiples so often.

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@JudyEv (380474)

• Rockingham, Australia

13 May 25

It's in the genetics I think. They are incredibly fertile - and at a very young age.

@rsa101 (40832)

• Philippines

13 May 25

Aww, what a sweet visit—and that little goat is absolutely adorable! There’s just something about Nigerian dwarf goats that makes them so lovable. It’s great to hear your nephew is doing well with them too—sounds like he’s got quite the thriving little herd! With twins, triplets, and even the occasional quadruplets, he must be busy year-round! And yes, totally agree—while they’re fantastic milkers, their charm and looks make them such fun and unique pets. I’d definitely be tempted to bring one home (or two... or three!) if I had the space. Glad you got your goat fix today!

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@JudyEv (380474)

• Rockingham, Australia

13 May 25

He has put a lot of effort into producing better and better animals, and now sells them all over Australia and also overseas.

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@Tampa_girl7 (54706)

• United States

13 May 25

It is adorable.

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@JudyEv (380474)

• Rockingham, Australia

14 May 25

They are so cute and very affectionate really. They snuggle down if you pick one up.

@RasmaSandra (97446)

• Daytona Beach, Florida

12 May 25

That is one adorable goat,

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@JudyEv (380474)

• Rockingham, Australia

13 May 25

All the ones from this sire have very lovely colouring.

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@Dena91 (17029)

• United States

13 May 25

What a sweet picture.

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@JudyEv (380474)

• Rockingham, Australia

13 May 25

The little goats are very cuddly,.

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@LindaOHio (221475)

• United States

13 May 25

Awwww What a cute goat.

www.

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@JudyEv (380474)

• Rockingham, Australia

14 May 25

He was some wonderfully colourful one in this last batch.

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