If you’ve ever wondered what it’s like to raise Nigerian Dwarf goats, let me paint you a picture: tiny hooves, big personalities, and an endless appetite for literally everything.
Meet our trio—Dolly, Cash, and Willie. Yes, they sound like a country band, and honestly… they kind of act like one too.
The Stars of The Show
Dolly is our future milk queen. She’s sweet, curious, and also known as “Miss Midget” because of her adorably tiny size. While we’re not milking her yet, we fully expect her to carry her weight around here someday… preferably in the form of creamy, delicious milk.
Cash is most likely to come up for scratches and then immediately try to nibble your sleeve. Or your hair. Or your pockets. Nothing is safe. But we love him!
Willie is… well… Willie. Equal parts mischievous and lovable, with a talent for “singing” until we bring him a treat.
What Do They Actually Do All Day?
Eat.
No really—mostly eat.
They graze, they browse, they sample things, they take a quick nap, and then they go back to eating again. If there were an Olympic sport for snacking, Nigerian Dwarf goats would take gold every time.
But between meals, they:
- Hop on anything remotely climbable
- Play king-of-the-hill on random objects
- Follow us around like tiny, hoofed puppies
- Stare at us as if we might have snacks (we usually do)
Why We Love Them
Let’s be honest—right now, they’re not exactly pulling their weight around the homestead.
They’re not producing milk yet.
They’re not doing chores.
They’re definitely not paying rent.
But what they are doing is bringing a whole lot of joy to our days.
There’s just something about stepping outside and being greeted by three tiny goats who are way too excited to see you. It’s hard to have a bad day when Dolly is looking at you like you’re the most important person in the world… right before she tries to chew your jacket.
The Plan (Eventually)
Someday, Dolly will be in milk, and we’ll enter our dairy era—fresh milk, homemade cheese, maybe even a little goat milk soap if we’re feeling ambitious.
But for now?
We’re soaking up this stage.
The silly stage.
The chaotic stage.
The “why are you standing on that?” stage.
Because these are the moments that make homesteading what it is—not just productive, but full of life.
Final Thoughts From The Goat Crew
Raising Nigerian Dwarf goats might not be the most efficient thing we’ve added to the homestead (yet), but it’s easily one of the most fun.
They may eat a lot…
They may climb everything…
But they’ve completely stolen our hearts.
And honestly? We wouldn’t have it any other way.
