The Rupert Ranch Herd

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The Nigerian dwarf goat is a miniature dairy goat originally from West Africa. They produce a surprising amount of milk for their size, and their milk contains the highest percentage of butterfat compared to other dairy goat breeds. Many people love to make cheese and soap with their milk. They make wonderful pets and are perfect for the small backyard homestead.   

We began raising ADGA registered Nigerian dwarf goats in 2019 and participate in performance programs such as DHIR/milk test (dairy herd improvement registry) and LA (linear appraisal). Our does are on milk test each month to collect data on volume, somatic cell count, percent fat, and protein values. Linear appraisal evaluates individual physical traits that impact the overall health and quality of the breed. We utilize information from these performance programs to make our breeding decisions.