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Domesticated in West Africa

Nigerian Dwarf Goat

The Nigerian dwarf goats is a dairy breed that can produce a large volume of milk for its size; an average of ½ gallon of milk a day about 10 months out of the year.

Does usually give birth to twins, but triplets are not uncommon.

DIETGrasses, hay and browse
LIFE Expectancy10-15 years

Fun Fact

A group of rattlesnakes is called a rumba.