Dwarf Nubian Goats

"About
Mini-Nubian Goats
The miniature Nubian Dairy Goat is the result
of a cross between a Nigerian Dwarf buck
and a Nubian doe. The goats maintain the
looks, high percentage butterfat content,
and mild flavored milk of the Nubian in
combination with the smaller size of the
Nigerian.

In height, the Miniature Nubian falls between
the standard Nubian and the Nigerian Dwarf.
Mini-Nubian Goat does normally stand from
22-25 inches at the withers and weigh under
100 pounds. Bucks can be larger with a
height up to 27 inches and weigh under 135
pounds.

As one of its most distinctive features, the
Miniature Nubian maintains the long drooping
ears of the Nubian. They also possess the
Nubian's docile temperament, sweet
disposition, and wonderful milk
characteristics. Miniature Nubian Goats have
an average milk production of 1525 pounds
in 305 days; that is about 5 pounds or 2
quarts of milk daily. Although small, they are
dairy goats with production capacity and
teats long enough to get your hands on.

The Miniature Nubian is an experimental breed
registered through the International Dairy
Goat Registry (IDGR) and the Miniature Dairy
Goat Association (MDGA). A nicely
conformed Miniature Nubian should have a
long body, a wide escutcheon for good
udder attachment, a wide rib cage for
carrying kids, a straight top line, a slightly
roman looking nose and long pendulous ears

Miniature Nubians come in a wide range of
colors and patterns. They are friendly,
hardy, medium size utilitarians that provide a
lot of very healthy milk for their size and
unparalleled brush and weed control. Kids
grow quickly and although they are not
used for meat much, extra buck kids still make
good meat. The Miniature Nubian Goat
provides a little something for everyone and
is ideal for landowners who are attempting
to produce their own food on just a few
acres." -http://www.cascademeadowsfarm.com/aboutmininubians.html




"The Nubian's distinctive face
The Anglo-Nubian breed originated in England as a cross between the Old English Milch Goat and the Zariby and Nubian bucks imported from India, Russia, and Egypt. They have been exported to most countries from England and in the United States are referred to as simply Nubians.
[edit]Breed characteristics

The typical Nubian goat is large in size and carries more flesh than other dairy breeds. The Nubian breed standard specifies large size, markings can be any color, the ears are long, pendulous, and the nose is Roman. The Nubian temperament is sociable, outgoing, and vocal. Because of its elongated ears and sleek body, the Nubian is occasionally nicknamed the "Lop-Eared Goat" or "Greyhound Goat".[2]
[edit]Breed standard
According to the American Dairy Goat Association the Nubian goat should be a relatively large, proud, and graceful dairy goat of mixed Asian, African, and European origin, known for high quality, high butterfat, milk production.
The head is the distinctive breed characteristic, with the facial profile between the eyes and the muzzle being strongly convex (Roman nose). The ears are long (extending at least one inch [2.54cm] beyond the muzzle when held flat along the face), wide and pendulous. They lie close to the head at the temple and flare slightly out and well forward at the rounded tip, forming a "bell" shape. The ears are not thick, with the cartilage well defined. The hair is short, fine and glossy. Any color or colors, solid or patterned, is acceptable.


A Nubian buck
[edit]Uses

The Nubian's size makes it a very useful dual purpose animal. The Nubian breed leads the way for the dairy breeds in butterfat production: it produces on average, 5% or more butterfat content. This is surpassed only by the Nigerian Dwarf, Pygmy goat and Boer goat breeds, which are less likely to be used for large scale milk production, as for a dairy or cheese
[edit]Care

Nubians are remarkable in temperate zones of agriculture in being able to deal with temperatures as low as 0 °F (−18 °C) with open faced shelters. They readily attach to their new human owners with simple neck and side stroking. Nubians love human interaction and will call for the owner.
While being stereotyped as being vocal, they are relatively quiet when provided with food, water and shelter. Just like human infants if they are making noise, they are doing so to let their need be known. Nubians are also sometimes classified as stubborn, but Nubians are simply highly intelligent animals who know what they like and dislike. Once shown the correct way as in being let out of their pen to be milked, a Nubian will walk itself, load itself and wait to be milked." -http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anglo-Nubian


"Animal Description: Breed Standard
The Nubian Goat is believed to be the result of the crossbreeding of British goat stock with goats of Indian and African origin. There does appear to be a discrepancy between sources, however, with some saying it has Egyptian origin and another stating it to be a cross between Swiss and Egyptian or Indian breeds. It is primarily kept for its dairy production but is also excellent for meat and hide production.

The Nubian goat is the most popular dairy goat in the United States. It doesn�t produce as much milk as the Swiss breeds, but its high butterfat content and long breeding season, which allows year-long milk production, make it a profitable breed. Goats are excellent foragers and can subsist on land that would otherwise be unsuitable for agricultural purposes. Nubians also have the ability to eat a large amount of food in a short period of time, making them less susceptible to predators. They can adapt to various habitats but hotter temperatures will yield better milk production. In hotter climates it is important to provide plenty of shade and water. Nubians are hardy goats and though there is some susceptibility to respiratory disease, they can and should be vaccinated against said diseases. Nubians also make great pets! Nubians have nice personalities and usually get along well with other animals. Nubians have an average lifespan of 10 to 14 years, though some can even live longer.

Hornless and always shorthaired, the Nubian Goat has a decidedly Roman nose giving it an "aristocratic" look. They have large, drooping ears that flare out a bit (resembling a bell) and thin, shiny hair. The profile of the face exhibits a distinct breed characteristic being extremely convex between the eyes and snout. Nubians come in a multitude of colors; tan, red and black or combinations of these, with white being the most common. A mature female Nubian will be about 30 inches tall and weigh around 135 pounds or more while males stand 35 inches and weigh in around 175 pounds.

The Nubian Goat, as it is known in the United States, is also known as the Anglo-Nubian due to its development in Britain. The word �Nubian� refers to Nubia, a region in Northeastern Africa. Originally, the goats imported from Africa, Arabia and India, had traits desired by British goat herders and crossbreeding between these goats and the native shorthaired breed before 1885, and resulted in the breed we know today.


Specific Care Information: Relative Care Ease: Average
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"step
1
Feed your Nubian goat on quality alfalfa or clover hay and concentrated dairy goat feed and allow it to forage in a pen or yard. This diet should be supplemented with a loose mineral/salt mix

Step
2
Offer plenty of clean water in a clean container such as a trough or bucket. Goats will need to consume between two and five gallons each day, perhaps more if the weather is warm or the goat is particularly large.

Step
3
Build a shelter for your goat. This shelter can be three-sided, but it must have a roof of some sort as goats do not like to get wet and can even suffer from hypothermia if left to stand outside in the rain.. Make sure that only non-toxic paint is used on this shelter, as goats have been known to chew.

Step
4
Provide dry bedding for your goat, material that is capable of being raked. You may use wheat straw or kiln-dried wood shavings for goat bedding.

Step
5
Fence your goat's area securely, both to prevent your goat from wandering off and to prevent predators such as coyotes from getting in. You should use fencing at least four feet high, on good solid posts.

Step
6
Regularly rake your goat yard and shelter, and remove all manure and soiled bedding in order to keep your goat's living area clean and healthy. Manure piles tend to breed flies, which are often disease carriers. Goats can produce up to ten pounds of manure in one day, but at least the manure tends to be dry and makes excellent fertilizer

Step
7
Trim your goat's hooves every three months to prevent foot rot. You can do this using a hoof trimmer and a hoof file or carpenter's rough sanding plane.

Step
8
Vaccinate your goat yearly for tetanus and enterotoxemia (CDT). You'll also need to monitor your goat for signs of parasites like worms and lice." -http://www.ehow.com/how_2290190_care-nubian-goats.html