Wasatch County 4H Dairy Goat Club

Hosted by: A’Lil Rusty Farm

Where: A’Lil Rusty Farm

When: Tuesdays at 3:00 PM

Who: Any interested youth!

  • All youth will be able to learn from A’Lil Rusty goats

What: Learn about all things dairy goat!

  • Showmanship

  • Raising & Caring for Goats

  • Dairy Product Creation

Club Leader: Codiann Lance

4H Livestock Coordinator: Abigail Johnson

To learn more about this opportunity, use this link to sign up for 4H, and reach out to Abigail via the email linked above.

Why Nigerian Dwarves?

The Nigerian Dwarf, of West African origin, is a miniature goat breed with body conformation that is structured to mirror the proportions of standard dairy goat breeds. The breed is sought after for their sweet, high-butterfat milk, small size, soft coat, and range of color and eye variation. They are a popular choice for not only farmers and ranchers but also for homesteaders and those with limited space looking for a hooved companion.

These personable animals can be very easily trained, and can demonstrate wonderful behavior both in the show ring or a pet home. Being of such moderate size and so easily handlable makes the Nigerian Dwarf dairy goat a sustainable part of any family as well as a safe and manageable 4-H projects for children with limited livestock experience. These easy-to-keep milk producers are a natural choice for fulfilling every desire from dairy production, competitive showmanship to family pets.

Our Favorite Dairy Goat Resources

Print

Storey’s Guide to Raising Dairy Goats

Deborah Niemann’s Books:

  • Just Kidding

  • Goats Giving Birth

  • Raising Goats Naturally

Lisa Wilke’s Books:

“For the true measure of agriculture is not the sophistication of its equipment, the size of its income, or even the statistics of its productivity, but the good health of the land.

~ Wendell Berry