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THANK YOU NDGA FOR THE RECENT
ARTICLE FEATURING DOUBLE DURANGO FARM ON GOAT HOUSING AND GOAT PLAYGROUNDS IN THE DWARF DIGEST!!
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OUR BREEDING ANIMALS ARE REPRESENTED BY SOME
OF THE BEST BLOODLINES AVAILABLE IN THE COUNTRY INCLUDING ROSASHARN, CAESAR'S VILLA, BRUSH
CREEK, BUTTIN HEADS, TWIN CREEKS, LITTE TOTS ESTATE, KAAPIO ACRES, SM3PINES, GAY-MOR AND
WOODHAVEN FARMS JUST TO NAME A FEW. IN OUR BREEDING PROGRAM WE STRIVE TO BREED FOR EXCELLENT CONFORMATION,
DAIRY CHARACTER AND WELL SUPPORTED PRODUCTIVE MAMMARY SYSTEMS. YES, WE LOVE COLOR AND BLUE EYES AS MUCH AS ANYONE AND
LUCKILY WITH THIS BREED COLOR JUST COMES WITH THE TERRITORY! WE TRIM HOOVES, WORM ON A REGULAR BASIS AND OFFER
A HIGH QUALITY PELLET, 3 ACRES PASTURE AND BERMUDA HAY DAILY. WE ONLY GIVE OUR BUCKS LIMITED GRAIN THAT CONTAINS
AMMONIUM CHLORIDE TO HELP PREVENT URINARY CALCULI. OUR HERD WAS TESTED NEGATIVE IN SEPTEMBER 2007 AND JANUARY 2009 FOR
JOHNES AND CAE BY WASHINGTON LABS. ALL
OF OUR BABIES ARE BOTTLE RAISED, DISBUDDED AND CAN BE REGISTERED WITH ONE OR MORE REGISTRIES. WE WILL PROVIDE YOU WITH EVERYTHING
YOU NEED TO CONTINUE BOTTLE FEEDING ONCE YOU GO HOME WITH YOUR NEW KID(S) USUALLY AT 2 WEEKS OF AGE AND WILL BE AVAILABLE
TO ANSWER QUESTIONS THAT MAY COME UP AFTER YOU GET HOME WITH THEM. ALL OF OUR ANIMALS ARE GUARANTEED HEALTHY
AND FREE OF DISQUALIFYING FAULTS AT THE TIME OF PURCHASE WHEN THEY LEAVE OUR FARM BUT BECAUSE WE CANNOT CONTROL
ANY STRESS THAT MAY OCCUR AS A RESULT OF SHIPPING OR THE ANIMAL'S ENVIRONMENT OR MANAGEMENT ONCE THEY LEAVE OUR FARM,
WE CANNOT OFFER FURTHER GUARANTEES.
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| THE LOVE SHACK....NO VACANCIES |
FAIR WARNING!!!! DWARF GOATS CAN BE VERY
ADDICTING!!!!
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| BOTTLE FEEDING - GOATS MAKE GREAT PETS! |
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| LOOK AT US MOM! |
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| DAISY DUKE CLAIMS THE TUNNEL, TODAY ANYWAY |
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| MATERNAL INSTINCT TIMES THREE???? |
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| THEY JUST LOVE YOU! |
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| PANDA AND CODY SURFING |
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| SOME OF OUR SOLD BABIES |
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| ALL ABOARD...WALKING ON THE NEW GOAT WALK |
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| SLIDE TIME! |
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| I WONDER WHY THEY CALL US MOONSPOTTED? |
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OKAY, SO ONE DAY DIANNE WAS A BIT BORED AND
DECIDED TO BUILD A 30 FOOT BRIDGE FOR THE FUN OF IT....IT IS USED BY MY HERD MORE THAN YOU WILL EVER
KNOW
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THIS IS OUR MAIN DOE SHELTER OR AS WE CALL IT...
"THE DOUBLE DURANGO INN BED AND BREAKFAST"....WHERE OUR
MENU FOR THE DAY READS..."TAKE IT OR LEAVE IT"
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| DOUBLE DURANGO INN BED AND BREAKFAST |
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| INSIDE DOE SHELTER, LOTS OF SHELVES A MUST |
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THIS IS THE "KIDDIE CORRAL"...HEY, THEY
NEED THEIR OWN SPACE!
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About Nigerian Dwarf GoatsThe Nigerian Dwarf is a miniature goat of West African origin. Nigerian Dwarf goats
are small in size and have very colorful markings. Their small stature means they do not require as much space as their larger
dairy counterparts. Their gentle, friendly personalities make them good companion pets and easy to handle. Even small children
are safe around these little goats. Nigerian Dwarf goats are a true dairy goat and have been approved as such by the US Department
of Agriculture making them eligible for youth 4-H and FFA projects. Is That a Pygmy Goat? Although both Nigerian
Dwarfs and African Pygmies are both of West African origin, they are two separate and distinct breeds.
It can be easy to confuse the Nigerian with the Pygmy because of the similarities of size and origin, but the similarities
stop there. African Pygmies are bred to be "cobby" and heavy boned. They are almost as wide
as they are tall. Nigerian Dwarfs are bred to have the length of body and structure in proportion to their
larger dairy goat counterparts. This makes breeding and birthing easy. Nigerians Dwarfs are also still somewhat rare in the
US, compared with the numbers of Pygmies residing here. Color!! Color!! Color!!Color, along with ease
of kidding, were my main reasons for choosing the Nigerian Dwarf over the Pygmy. You can never be sure what color the kids
will be until they are born; even then you can't be sure, because many times their color may change. Main color families
are black, chocolate and gold with virtually every color combination imaginable being produced. Besides every color
of the rainbow, every color-pattern you can dream up can pop out and some you can't imagine. Dwarfs can be dalmation-spotted,
pinto-patterned, tri-colored, or solid. One of my favorite patterns is called "buckskin" and is described as contrasting
facial stripes, a "cape' around the shoulders with a coordinating dorsal stripe and leg markings. While brown
eyes are most common, dwarfs also have china blue-eyes, which can be very striking. A True Dairy GoatA healthy
Nigerian Dwarf doe can produce a surprising amount of sweet milk for her small size, as much as two quarts per day. Nigerian
Dwarf milk has between 6% and 10% butterfat, with higher protein content than most other dairy goat breeds. So if you wish
for your pet to provide you with milk, she most certainly can. CareIf these little caprines are stealing your
heart, the first thing you need to understand is that they are a herd animal. As such, if they do not have one of their own
for companionship, they will be very sad and lonely. So when considering ownership, consider purchasing two or more. Getting
two dwarfs is not the hard part... getting only two is the challenge. You can house does or bucks together, or you
may decide to get a little "wether" (male goat that has been fixed) or two. Wethers can get along well with both
bucks or does. HousingGoats should be kept in clean pens free of dampness, drafts, and pests such as biting
flies and rodents. Please take into account dwarfs goats' small size and fence accordingly. My personal recommendation
is four-foot high 2x4 no climb woven wire fence. Goats are extremely intelligent and can keep you on your toes when trying
to keep a gate shut, so plan accordingly. If you only have a few goats, a large doghouse or two can be adequate shelter for
them. These adorable little ones will let you know just how spoiled they like to be as well. They will tell you that they
do not like it too hot or cold, too windy, and God forbid you let a single raindrop fall upon them! Health CareDwarf
goats, like all other animals, need some basic care for good health and long life. Hooves should be trimmed regularly. Since
we don't have a lot in the way of natural wear and tear on the farm, we trim hooves about every two months. Vaccinations
such as CD&T and rabies should also be considered. Check with you local vet for recommended vaccinations in your area.
Worming is also essential to good health. Parasites are livestock animals' number one killer here in the south, so we
worm regularly. DietA goat feed, or general livestock feed of 12-18% protein is recommended or a dairy ration.
The amount of grain fed can vary due to pregnancy, male or female, age, and how much browse or pasture is available. Good
hay or pasture should always be available. Fresh water in clean containers should also be available at all times. We also
supplement our feeding program with minerals, baking soda and a salt lick free choice. For feeding any grain
to bucks we only use feed with ammonia chloride in the ingredient to help reduce risk of Urinary Calculil. BreedingDwarf
goats can breed year around. The gestation period for a doe is approximately 145-153 days. For the most part, Nigerian Dwarfs
are a hearty breed, which seldom have kidding problems. New babies are about 2 pounds at birth and grow quickly. Little bucklings
have been known to breed as young as 7 weeks old so watch out!! Generally, though bucks are ready to be used for service as
young as three months, and easily by seven months. Does can be bred at seven to eight months of age if they have reached a
good size. We tend to wait till they are about a year old though. Dwarfs can have several kids at a time, with triplets and
quads being common. Dwarfs are generally excellent mothers and take great care of their kids should you decide to let mom
raise them. LifespanAverage Lifespan: Nigerian Dwarfs live between 15-20 years.
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