Which is better, Pygmy or Nigerian Dwarf as a pet?

[jlbpooh]

I am thinking of getting a couple of goats. Which breed is friendlier. I was thinking of getting wethers. I did want milk goats and was leaning towards Nigis, but I think I need to start out with pets first. DH is worried about more time commitment than I already have with our other pets and my birds. I know milking is a big commitment and can be time consuming. I like to fully research anything before jumping into it because I don't want to be regretful in my decisions later on. Thank you for any suggestions anyone has.

 

[sandy sea]

Bump I would like to know also.

 

[aaronzclark]

Pygmy you won't regret it (they are better looking and nicer) It's fine to get doe's without a buck but if you want milk you have to get a buck to get her to have babies first. I have 3 doe's 1 buck and a whether they are all super nice even the buck (bottle baby) but my doe's are super nice

 

[luvarabhorses]

My pygmy doe is super sweet, really cute, just a little ornery. Had planned on keeping her with my old, old horse but she prefers to be in the chicken pen (it is about 1/2 an acre) with about 50 chickens.

Aaron, just wondering if you really can milk a pygmy? How much milk do you get?

 

[momma's chickens]

I love love love my Nigis. They are great, follow me all over. Kiss me through the fence and are so stinking cute.

ETA: They climb all over me, try to eat my hair and make me happy!

 

[Haviris]

Both make excellent pets, it all person preference.

I've had both, my preference is the nigerians, if for nothing else I love the colors! Pygmies are fairly limited in colors. But really I like the temperment and personality of the nigis better.

If you are thinking of two, why not get one of each?

 

[bheila]

Ditto to what Haviris said....Get one of each