Blythmoor's Nigerian Dwarf Dairy Goats
We are located in the mid-Willamette Valley, near Salem, Oregon. Our small acreage is ideal for our small goats. Besides the enjoyment of these lovely animals, our goal is to breed top quality milking Nigerians that will be equally at home on the farm and in the show ring. Please email me if you are interested in one of our goats, or would like more information.
ALL Blythmoor goats are certified
clear of CAE annually.
Last tested and cleared: MAY 2009.
A Few things about Blythmoor Nigerians: I don't breed for color or blue eyes or polled goats (although I do have some of all of that). I breed for good quality milking Nigerians, focused on the home milker rather than just awards (although those are nice too). The Nigerian standard says "The balance proportions of the Nigerian Dwarf gives it the appearance of the larger breeds of dairy goats...." This is the "look" that I strive for. The head shown below is one of my yearling milkers and I just love it. It's a refined head, not too broad over the eyes and not cheeky. This head shot looks like some of the larger breeds but it's a Nigerian and that's how they should look. I like a body that also gives the appearance of the larger breeds -- nice long neck, smooth lines, like a smaller version of an Alpine or Oberhasli. I want there to be no mistake that these are Nigerians and not Pygmy's.
Because I'm breeding for good milkers that will do well on the family mini-farm, my does are not on a special ration. This means a little less milk in the pail, but they still do very well. The milkers get some alfalfa (both fresh and in pellets) and a bit of grain on the milk stand, but they are expected to graze for the bulk of their nutrition when the pastures are in their prime. Of course they get more supplemental hay/alfalfa when pastures dry out and during the peak of winter. For the most part, I have lovely green, mixed pastures, with grass and browse, that sustains them well for a good portion of the year.
