Award Winning ADGA Nigerian Dwarf Breeders. Better Wayz Nigerian Dwarf Goats and Baby Goats for sale.
Learn about Nigerian Dwarf goats, how to buy a goat and goat care. We breed for heavy milk production, excellence in conformation, easy to milk (large) teats and of course personality! We offer full support and mentoring for new goat owners.
All our babies are bottle raised and love human affection! We
have baby goats for sale (kids). We raise Nigerian Dwarf dairy
goats. Pygmy goats and fainting goats are also miniature goats but they are
both meat breeds. Nigerian Dwarf goats are the only DAIRY dwarf
goat. We are located in the central Virginia area in
Charlottesville, VA. When looking to buy a goat, it is important to know what your goals are. Are you looking for excellent milk production? Are you looking for
goats with the potential to be show goats? Are you just wanting some super cute little
pet goats? Are you looking for registered goats? Here are some
answers to some of the most common questions new goat owners ask.
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Questions about buying a new goat?
Goats need basic housing to keep them dry (goats HATE to get
wet) and to protect them from wind during the winter. Do you
have predetor issues? Coyotes, bear and fox can all be predators
of goats, but the #1 killer of goats is... read more....
Your goats will need a large enough fenced in area for them to
be able to run around, jump and play. If they are not going to
be on pasture, their fenced in area should still ... read more...
Goats are browsers, they love many weeds, pasture grasses,
leaves and shrubery. There are some plants that are poisonous to
goats. Some are more poisoness than others... read more...
Are goats hard to take care of? Do goats require a lot of care? Not really so much! Other than providing clean water every day, free choice
minerals ...
read more...
ADGA Nigerian Dwarf goat breed standards state that the Nigerian Dwarf doe should be between 17" and
22.5" at the withers (thats the top of the shoulders). Nigerian Dwarf goats are the only dwarf dairy goat
breed.
You can read more about the Nigerian Dwarf goat breed standards here:
ADGA Nigerian Dwarf Goat Breed Standards
Baby Goats
All baby goats are ready to go to their new homes - ON A BOTTLE -
at 2 weeks old. They will need to be fed 3x a day for at least a few weeks and then can be weaned to
2x a day. They can go to 1x a day around 8-9 weeks old. They should be bottlefed for a
minimum
of 12 weeks old. Doe kids should really be bottle fed for a
minimum of 20 weeks (but its just 1x a day after 8-9 weeks and they
guzzle it down in a minute!).
If you are brand new to goats, I can help you out with a few sample
sizes of some common meds and items you should have on hand.
The babies are used to Pritchard nipples. I get the ones with a
washer, they don't leak in any bottle type. The ones without a
washer leak in all but a few bottle types. Here is a helpful link to
pritchard nipples, but you can find them elsewhere as well:
https://www.premier1supplies.com/p/pritchard-teat?criteria=pritchard
Wondering why all the different prices for different breedings?
The prices are based on many factors, including, LA
scores from the buck/doe AND their lines, DHIR records from the
buck/doe AND their
lines, age of the doe (first freshener's kids are going to be
generally cheaper, a doe with only a kidding left in her may have
their kids priced higher...etc.), predictability of the outcome of
the breeding (linebreeding, repeat breeding...etc.).
Bottle kids need a similar age, 100% bottle kid buddy (doesn't have
to be from me!). For the kid's sake, and for yours, for a pleasant
purchasing experience for everyone, PLEASE make sure you have
another similar age, 100% bottle kid buddy for any kids you get from
me. If you have dam raised kids only, the dams won't let the new kid
near them. The new kid will be so desperate for companionship, he
will keep going back and the dams will step up their agression until
they hurt the new kid. Please make sure you have another 100% bottle
buddy for them! I usually have some available. Wether companions (to
registered girls or
bucks) are only $100 and you could easily just sell the companion after your doe
kid is well established into the herd. So much better for the kid,
so much less stress. Regular price for
wethers is $150.
For those buying JUST wethers, I do require minimum purchase of two.
:)
Actual Reservations
(with deposits) can be made for buck kids AND/OR for pet bottle babies (wethers)
AND/OR doe kids
IF you are wanting a doe kid(s) from ANY breeding. You can still
pick the colors or ones you like the best out of the group I'll have
available. I'm just not taking doe kid reservation for specific
breedings since I end up keeping so many for myself. :) **You'll need to message me to place an actual reservation.**
Please read the Sales and Reservation Policy by clicking *HERE*.
For reservations you MUST message me.
My preferred method of contact is FB messenger, profile- Kathy Beck-Mullins
or text or email if you don't do FB abetterwaygoats@gmail.com (quicker response through FB messenger). Thanks!
Pet bottle babies (not
registered) are $150 each. Must buy at least two unless also
purchasing a registered kid. Discounted to $100 if purchasing with a
registered goat.
Reservations shown below are for
buck
kids only. I do take reservation for doe kids, just
not on specific breedings.
Reservations are taken with a
$200 deposit and are a guaranteed spot (with exception of ones I may
keep).
Please read the Sales and Reservation Policy by clicking *HERE*.
Multiple purchase incentive
(registered goats only):
$150 off kid 2nd kid priced $450 - $675
$200 off 2nd kid priced
over $675 - $1000
$250 off 2nd kid priced over $1000
*2nd
kid is the kid at equal or lesser value of the two
2025 Kidding Schedule
| Doe | Buck | Due Date | Kid Info | Notes | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| ****Listed in order of due date, then
oldest to youngest for those still not bred**** |
*an asterisk
after due date means confirmed bred by ultrasound |
*moonspots are possible in ANY of our breedings | *reservations shown in this column are for buck kids only. For doe reservation info click here | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
 Better Wayz Swiss Dot |
 Better Wayz Dusty |
01/10/2025* |
Bucks: $550 Does: $900 |
Planned Breeding - 13.86% Inbred
Top 10 Contributors to Inbreeding
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 Better Wayz Lady Godiva |
 Better Wayz Swiss Mister |
01/11/2025* |
Bucks: $550 Does: $900 |
Planned Breeding - 15.52% Inbred
Top 10 Contributors to Inbreeding
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 Better Wayz Earth Angel Rose |
Better Wayz Swiss Mister |
01/12/2025*DNA will done on any kids to be registered.Dusty blew through the breeding pen gate as I was getting Swiss Mister in (my failure of protocol - shouldn't have had Angel in the pen already)
and he mounted Angel for a split second before I could grab his back leg to pull him off and drag him back through the gate. He didn't ejaculate,
but just like humans, some of that preejaculation sperm can actually cause a pregnancy. I seriously doubt it, and Swiss Mister went on to breed her 4x
that day, but just in case - DNA will be done on any kids to be registered to ensure integrity of the registration. :) Buyer would need to be ok with
either sire since results would not return until after kid has left. Both Swiss Miss and Dusty would make equally good sires IMO, I just really wanted
Swiss Mister because I LOVE Angel's 2024 daughter Heaven sired by Swiss Mister and I sure wouldn't mind another one of her! I would be excited to welcome an
Angel x Dusty daughter too though! :) Both nice breedings. :) |
Bucks: $550 Does: $900 |
Planned Breeding - 11.68% Inbred
Top 10 Contributors to Inbreeding
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 Better Wayz Cheer Carabear |
Better Wayz Swiss Mister |
01/12/2025* |
Bucks: $600 (may retain one) Does: will be retained |
Planned Breeding - 10.02% Inbred
Top 10 Contributors to Inbreeding
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 Better Wayz Kissimmee |
Better Wayz Swiss Mister |
01/13/2025* |
Bucks: $800 Does: $1100 |
Planned Breeding - 12.74% Inbred
Top 10 Contributors to Inbreeding
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 Better Wayz U Mocha Me Happy |
Better Wayz Swiss Mister |
01/17/2025* |
Bucks: $1000 Does: $1400 (will be retained unless triplet+ does) |
Planned Breeding - 14.26% Inbred
Top 10 Contributors to Inbreeding
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 Better Wayz Harmony Carabear |
Better Wayz Dusty |
01/23/2025* |
Bucks: $1800 Does: $2000(will likely be retained) |
Planned Breeding - 11.51% Inbred
Top 10 Contributors to Inbreeding
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 Better Wayz Isabelle |
Better Wayz Dusty |
01/25/2025* |
Bucks: $1900 (may retain one) Does: will be retained |
Planned Breeding - 6.93% Inbred
Top 10 Contributors to Inbreeding
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 Better Wayz Tessie |
Better Wayz Dusty |
01/27/2025* |
Bucks: $450 Does: $800 |
Planned Breeding - 10.98% Inbred
Top 10 Contributors to Inbreeding
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 Better Wayz SwissMiss Carabear |
 Better Wayz Is A Samurai |
01/31/2025* |
Bucks: $2200 Does: will be retained |
Planned Breeding - 13.69% Inbred
Top 10 Contributors to Inbreeding
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 Better Wayz Ella |
Better Wayz Dusty |
02/01/2025* |
Bucks: $1100 (may retain one) Does: will be retained |
Planned Breeding - 8.74% Inbred
Top 10 Contributors to Inbreeding
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 Better Wayz Swiss Beauty |
Better Wayz Swiss Mister |
02/02/2025* |
Bucks: $850 Does: $1200 |
Planned Breeding - 17.93% Inbred
Top 10 Contributors to Inbreeding
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 Better Wayz Belle |
Better Wayz Swiss Mister |
02/02/2025* |
Bucks: $450 Does: $850 |
Planned Breeding - 16.33% Inbred
Top 10 Contributors to Inbreeding
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 Better Wayz Funshine Carabear |
Better Wayz Swiss Mister |
02/03/2025* |
Bucks: $1300 Does: $1400 |
Planned Breeding - 14.81% Inbred
Top 10 Contributors to Inbreeding
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 Better Wayz My Annie Rose |
Better Wayz Swiss Mister |
02/05/2025* |
Bucks: $1000 Does: $1300 |
Planned Breeding - 11.71% Inbred
Top 10 Contributors to Inbreeding
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 Better Wayz Felicity |
Better Wayz Dusty |
02/06/2025* |
Bucks: $450 Does: $850 |
Planned Breeding - 11.33% Inbred
Top 10 Contributors to Inbreeding
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 Better Wayz Aphrodite |
Better Wayz Swiss Mister |
02/07/2025* |
Bucks: $1000 Does: $1300 |
Planned Breeding - 13.72% Inbred
Top 10 Contributors to Inbreeding
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 Better Wayz Dreamy |
Better Wayz Is A Samurai |
02/07/2025* |
Bucks: $500 Does: $900 |
Planned Breeding - 15.62% Inbred
Top 10 Contributors to Inbreeding
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 Better Wayz Queen Of Hearts |
Better Wayz Is A Samurai |
02/07/2025* *polled possible |
Bucks: $450 Does: $850 |
Planned Breeding - 13% Inbred
Top 10 Contributors to Inbreeding
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 Better Wayz Autumn Pumpkin |
Better Wayz Swiss Mister |
02/10/2025* *blue eyes possible |
Bucks: $650 Does: $950 |
Planned Breeding - 10.91% Inbred
Top 10 Contributors to Inbreeding
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 Better Wayz Sunflower |
Better Wayz Mister |
02/11/2025* |
Bucks: $450 Does: $900 |
Planned Breeding - 13.57% Inbred
Top 10 Contributors to Inbreeding
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 Better Wayz Cuddles |
Better Wayz Swiss Mister |
02/13/2025* |
Bucks: $1000 Does: $1300 |
Planned Breeding - 13.77% Inbred
Top 10 Contributors to Inbreeding
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 Better Wayz Pumpkin Pie |
Better Wayz Swiss Mister |
02/15/2025* |
Bucks: $700 *may retain one buck Does: $1100 |
Planned Breeding - 6.1% Inbred
Top 10 Contributors to Inbreeding
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 Better Wayz Is A Blossom |
Better Wayz Swiss Mister |
02/19/2025* |
Bucks: $500 Does: $900 |
Planned Breeding - 15.62% Inbred
Top 10 Contributors to Inbreeding
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 Better Wayz Jitterbug |
Better Wayz Is A Samurai |
02/21/2025* |
Bucks: $450 Does: $850 |
Planned Breeding - 14.1% Inbred
Top 10 Contributors to Inbreeding
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 Better Wayz Heaven |
 Goats@Grace Hill M Skywalker |
02/21/2025 |
Bucks: $450 Does: $850 |
Planned Breeding - 8.99% Inbred
Top 10 Contributors to Inbreeding
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 Better Wayz Cyprus |
Better Wayz Is a Samurai |
02/21/2025* |
Bucks: $450 Does: $850 |
Planned Breeding - 13.39% Inbred
Top 10 Contributors to Inbreeding
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 Better Wayz Surprize Carabear |
Goats@Grace Hill M Skywalker |
02/22/2025* |
Bucks: $500 Does: $900 |
Planned Breeding - 8.52% Inbred
Top 10 Contributors to Inbreeding
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 Better Wayz Is A Rebel |
Better Wayz Swiss Mister |
02/23/2025* |
Bucks: $550 Does: $900 |
Planned Breeding - 16.87% Inbred
Top 10 Contributors to Inbreeding
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 Better Wayz Carabear |
Better Wayz Dusty
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02/25/2025* |
Bucks: $2000 (may retain one) Does: will be retained |
**Bred to Swiss Mister as a back up
since Dusty hasn't been settling does. Really hoping for a Dusty buck kid to retain though so fingers crossed!! rsv: MD | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
 Better Wayz Melody |
Goats@Grace Hill M Skywalker |
03/01/2025 |
Bucks: $500 Does: $900 |
Planned Breeding - 10.17% Inbred
Top 10 Contributors to Inbreeding
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 Better Wayz Moonlight Serenade |
Goats@Grace Hill M Skywalker |
03/02/2025 |
Bucks: $500 Does: $900 |
Planned Breeding - 10.17% Inbred
Top 10 Contributors to Inbreeding
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 Better Wayz Bizzy Bee |
Better Wayz Swiss Mister |
03/09/2025 |
Bucks: $600 Does: $1000 (will likely retain) |
Planned Breeding - 14.76% Inbred
Top 10 Contributors to Inbreeding
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 Better Wayz Tutti Fruity |
Goats@Grace Hill M Skywalker |
03/09/2025 |
Bucks: $450 Does: $850 |
Planned Breeding - 10.03% Inbred
Top 10 Contributors to Inbreeding
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 Better Wayz Izzy |
Better Wayz Swiss Mister |
03/12/2025 |
Bucks: $850 Does: will be retained |
Planned Breeding - 14.78% Inbred
Top 10 Contributors to Inbreeding
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 Better Wayz Cupcake |
Goats@Grace Hill M Skywalker |
03/16/2025 |
Bucks: $500 (may retain one) Does: $900 |
Planned Breeding - 7.82% Inbred
Top 10 Contributors to Inbreeding
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 Better Wayz Unity |
Goats@Grace Hill M Skywalker |
03/18/2025 |
Bucks: $500 Does: $900 |
Planned Breeding - 10.17% Inbred
Top 10 Contributors to Inbreeding
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