Capriola's
Quality, Registered Nigerian Dwarf Dairy Goats in Oregon
Last Updated: 12/16/09
We're thrilled to welcome two top-quality Rosasharn does to our herd! Read more about them by clicking here.
Handcrafted Goat's Milk Soaps Available! We also have a wonderful Shaving Kit for Men that is truly unique! Made from a 100+ year old recipe. A very fun, economical gift!
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Reservations are now being taken for 2010 kids. Please visit here for further details and contact us to place your FREE reservation!
The results are back! Our entire herd tested negative for CAE once again in October, 2009
We own/raise registered Nigerian Dwarf dairy goats on a 21-acre ranch in Woodburn, Oregon. Our adventure in raising goats began over four years ago with registered African Pygmy goats. After several bad kidding experiences with our pygmies, we decided to look into the Nigerian Dwarf breed. Our "foundations" arrived in July 2007. As of July 2009, the herd has grown to 12 does and three handsome herd sires. We're striving to keep our herd small (which is not an easy task when beautiful babies arrive!) Keeping a small herd gives us more time to give each goat what they deserve -- lots of attention and loving care.
There is so much to love about these little dairy goats! Nigerians can produce a good amount of rich, sweet milk, up to 2+ quarts a day; perfect for the small family. Kidding time is always a treat as you never can predict the color of kids that will be born! In addition, there are possibilities for blue eyes and/or polled traits. We are totally smitten with this precious miniature dairy breed!
Our Nigerians are bred for show, pet, and family milking purposes. In raising these caprines, we strive for the "complete package" including correct dairy conformation, longevity, beautiful mammary systems, abundant milk producers, and gentle, sweet personalities. Due to very busy schedules, we are not able to attend many shows. We hope to be able to show our goats at least once a year. Our tentative plans for 2010 will be to show at the NWODGA show, Clackamas County, and possibly Marion County fair. Next year our herd will participate in Linear Appraisal scoring.
Aubri and I are the main "goat ladies" with a lot of appreciated help from our family members (the Andrews and Marquez families). We are quite young (Aubri is 19; I am 21) and not as experienced as others but we read a lot and have learned and applied so much to raising our small goat herd. Each breeding/potential purchase is thought out thoroughly to make sure it the best decision for our herd as well as for the Nigerian breed. We have always strived to raise quality animals that are reasonably priced.
Aubri lives 24/7 on the 21-acre ranch in Woodburn with her family (the Andrews) and most of the herd. Olivia lives in N. Portland, in a small portion known as St. Johns. Her family has a very big yard and a nice set-up where they keep a few pet goats. One-two days of the week, I stay in Woodburn to clean the barns, take care of the animals, and help Aubri out with her other chores. For the time being, this plan works for us. Maybe someday I'll have my own land. But until then, this works great. :)
Please take your time as you go through the pages, you will meet our small herd of miniature goats that are given many hours of love and care. We hope you enjoy your visit and will come again soon. Feel free to email us with any questions or comments you may have on our goats or goats in general. We love "talkin' goats" with any and all interested! ~ Aubri and Olivia
Aubri, Olivia, and families ~ Portland & Woodburn, Oregon
(503) 320-2215
Email: wannabacres@msn.com
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Left: Timothy - Sassy's 2008 wether kid ~ Right: My little sister, Aleigha holding baby Grover
"And there is a sufficiency of goat's milk for your food, for the food of your household, and the means of life for your girls." Proverbs 27:27 (NWT)
American Goat Society (AGS) Breed Standard: The Nigerian Dwarf is a miniature dairy goat originating from West Africa and developed in the United States. The balanced proportions of the Nigerian Dwarf give it an appearance similar to the larger, Swiss breeds of dairy goats. Shorter height is the primary breed characteristic of the Nigerian Dwarf, with does measuring no more than 22 1/2” at the withers and bucks measuring no more than 23 1/2" at the withers. They are known for their high quality milk, often with exceptionally high butterfat content. Nigerian Dwarves are gregarious, friendly, hardy animals that thrive in almost any climate.The medium length ears are erect and alert. The face is either straight or slightly dished. The coat is of medium length, and straight. The Nigerian Dwarf is the only dairy breed known to occasionally have blue eyes. Both brown & blue eyed animals are encountered with no preference being given to either eye color. Any pattern, color, or combination of colors is acceptable. Mature Nigerian Dwarf does should be no more than 22 1/2” tall at the withers. Mature Nigerian Dwarf bucks should be no more than 23 1/2" tall at the withers. | American Dairy Goat Association (ADGA): The Nigerian Dwarf is a miniature breed of dairy goat originating in West Africa and developed in the United States. The balanced proportions of the Nigerian Dwarf give it the appearance of the larger breeds of dairy goats, but does stand no more than 22.5" (57cm) and bucks no more than 23.5" (60cm). Any color or combination of colors is acceptable. The medium length ears are erect and alert. The face is either straight or dished, and the hair is short and fine. |
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Current members of American Dairy Goat Association (ADGA) and American Goat Society (AGS)
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