Goats for the Homestead

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Mini Silky Fainting Goats

Nigerian Dwarf Goats

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The Nigerian Goat Temperament
Nigerian goats are gentle, love-able and playful. Their calm, even temperament and engaging personalities make them suitable companions for all, including children, the disabled and the elderly. Even breeding bucks are handled easily. They make wonderful pets and great animal projects for young children in 4H or FFA. Owners often find their Nigerian goats blend in with other farm animals and do not need special quarters; they do require adequate fencing that will be able to contain them due to their small size. Many Nigerian goats share pastures peacefully with other livestock such as cattle, horses, llamas and donkeys.

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The Mini Silkies

Mini Silky Fainting goats are a wonderful combination of Nigerian Dwarf and Tennessee Fainting Goats. This is a relatively new breed started in the 2000. This breed is not required to faint but most do. The smaller size and long silky coats are what the standard is looking for. They are much more easy-going and laid back than the Nigerians and actually easy to keep. They do need a "Spa Day" in early spring to remove the cashmere fluff that they have grown during the winter months. With a brush a little hair product, it is a quick bonding time for you are your goat. They are great mothers, easy to have around and are not as athletic as the Nigerians so containment is not as much of an issue.   

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