Boer - Nigerian Pygmy goat mix???

[Meloout831]

Is there such thing? If so, how big would they get? And, do they have good meat/milk capabilities?


Thanks.

 

[Big Chicken Little]

It is a mixed breed and it would be hard to tell which gene trait would be dominate. Better to get the type of goat you want.

 

[Sillystunt]

yeah, not sure if it would be good for milk or better for meat. personally i hate when people cross meat with dairy. Don't get me wrong, things probally soo cute. I researched alot on breeds before i made my choice.
i was gonna get nubians cause i love them but then found out how big they got. I have 2 nigerians(visit my BYC page) they are great for our family cause of size.

best of luck~

 

[helmstead]

I purchased a Nigi doe bred, and as it turned out she had been bred to a Boer buck

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She kidded with a single doeling, who is currently owned by FlightsofFancy - a member here. www.flightsoffancyfarm.com I think is her website with pics of Ivy.

This was a backwards breeding which I would NEVER recommend, but in this case it resulted in a beautiful doe with Boer build/color and Nigi height. She also got her dam's beautiful udder, altho it has a Boer characteristic of extra teats unfortunately.

IMO if you want a dairy goat, get a dairy goat. Still, crossbred goats have their place and often are great producers from what I've heard.