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 or phone (971-218-0064) if you are interested in one of my goats,
or would like more information.
ALL Blythmoor goats are certified
clear of CAE annually.
Last tested and cleared: APRIL 2011.
A Few things about Blythmoor Nigerians: I don't select 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 balanced proportions of the Nigerian Dwarf gives it the appearance of the larger breeds of dairy goats...." This is the "look" that I strive for. 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) or Orchard Grass 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. Here in the Willamette Valley we typically have nice lush pastures. Of course they get more supplemental hay/alfalfa when pastures dry out in late summer and fall, and when pastures have less nutritional value 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.
2010 BRAGS
Sugar-Pine MB Myst 1*M - ANDDA Bronze JuJu Award (milk)
Odeon DWC Honey Dew Blossom 2*M - ANDDA Bronze JuJu Award (milk)
Blythmoor HW Spice - Best Udder in Breed at Linn County Fair
Does Qualifying for Milk stars
in 2010
Blythmoor HW Spice
Pholia Farm Lollipop 4*M
Tx TwinCreeks PKM Tiramisu 3*M (dam is a 5*D with AGS)
Blythmoor HM Almond Joy (2*M)
Bythmoor SA Ziva (3*M)
Does Qualifying for Milk Stars
in 2011
Blythmoor Grace O'Malley 4*M
Blythmoor Hua Mulan 3*M
Blythmoor SS Samse 2*M
Blythmoor Cybele 5*M
