Mini Acres Ranch

     We started our Nigerian Dwarf adventure on a whim in 2015 with a buck named Avatar and a doe named Bailey, whom we adopted from a breeder in Minot, ND. The Nigerian Dwarf is known for their small stature, large udder capacity possibilities, and higher butterfat content, which is why we chose the breed. The Nigerian Dwarf has become extremely popular as farm pets as well as in the show ring, where the animal is required to disbudded(cauterization of horn buds) or polled(naturally hornless) and be registered with one or more registries in order to compete. Our herd is simple, even though the majority of the herd is registered with AGS, ADGA, and/or NDGA, we don't show our goats. Our goals are barnyard companionship, and milk-products like soaps, lotions, and ice cream or butter.

   

     A goats' horns DO NOT shed and will continue to grow throughout its entire lifespan, playing a vital role in maintaining body temperature as well as a form of self defense. These are the reasons why we opt to NOT disbud a kid unless the new perspective owner places a 50% Non-Refundable Deposit on a kid prior to a week old. But remember, even with a disbudded goat, horn tissue can be missed during cauterization and scurs may develop. This is why we are excited to focus our breeding goals toward naturally polled goats, along with blue eyes and flashy coats!

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     Even though Bailey and Avatar are no longer with us, we're proud to still have their daughter, Humble, living among our doe herd today, reminding us everyday how our goaty journey began with two free goats.