Learn: Nigerian Dwarf Dairy Goats

Considering adding Nigerian Dwarf goats to your life? You’ve come to the right place! 6E Farmstead is all about education. This is the landing page for learning about goats. Check back often because we’re always adding information to this page. Do you like to learn in-person? Check out our classes page for upcoming hands-on classes at the farm.

Click the links below to learn about goats:

• Nigerian Dwarf Basics: Why Nigerian Dwarf goats? What are their basic needs?

• Goat FAQ: Frequently asked questions about our goats.

• Bringing Home a Bottle Baby: Think you want a baby to bottle feed? Be sure to know how to take care of them first.

• Caring for Wethers: While wethers are a popular pets option, they take special care.

• Transporting your goats home.

• Goat Math: What gender should you start with?

• Registered or non-registered? That is the question.

• Preparing for Kidding: Do you have kids on the way? Here’s how we prepare!

• Understanding Pedigrees by Better Hens & Gardens: Wondering what all those letters after goat names mean?

• Joining the American Dairy Goat Association (ADGA)

• Feeding Dairy Goats

• Your Goat Emergency Kit

• Trimming Hooves: A lesson in hoof anatomy, trimming techniques and upkeep by Dr. Ellie Gregory

• Oral Dewormers for Goats: an updated dosage chart from American Consortium for Small Ruminant Parasite Control