🐐 Meet Our Nigerian Dwarf Goats

Friendly, playful, and full of personality — our Nigerian Dwarf goats are a favorite with guests! These miniature dairy goats are known for their gentle nature, colorful coats, and adorable size.

📖 About Nigerian Dwarf Goats

  • Origin: West Africa
  • Size: 17–21 inches tall at the shoulder
  • Personality: Gentle, curious, and social
  • Fun Fact: Their milk is rich, creamy, and high in butterfat — perfect for cheese, yogurt, and soap making.
  • Lifespan: 12–15 years with good care

🐐 Our Goats at Bristol Oaks

🌟 Mary Anne – Ms. Personality

  • Color: Primarily black
  • Loves: Being the center of attention, snack time, and greeting guests
  • Fun Fact: Mary Anne has never met a treat she didn’t like — she’ll happily pose for photos if there’s food involved.

🐾 Lovey – The Scaredy Cat

  • Color: Black and white
  • Loves: Quiet spaces and gentle pets once she warms up
  • Fun Fact: Lovey jumps at her own shadow but is one of the sweetest goats once she trusts you.

🌟 Visiting Goat Friends

We also have some special goat guests visiting from our neighbors:

  • Snow White – gentle and calm, she’s the picture of elegance.

  • Elsa – full of charm, just like her namesake.

  • Minnie – playful and curious, always on the move.

  • Bambi – the baby of the group, adorable, still finding her footing, and a bit of a drama queen when things don’t go her way.

These visiting goats add extra fun and variety to the goat pen. 

💡 Did You Know?

  • Nigerian Dwarf goats are prized for their sweet, high-butterfat milk.

  • Despite their small size, they are hardy and easy keepers.

  • They are popular for farms and homesteads because of their friendly personalities and manageable size.

📸 Say Hello!

When you visit Fall on the Farm at Bristol Oaks, don’t forget to:

  • Meet Mary Anne and Lovey.

  • Say hi to our neighbor friends Snow White, Elsa, Minnie, and Bambi.

  • Snap a photo with the goats — they love the attention!