Raise Nigerian Dwarf Goats

Nigerian Dwarf Goats are miniature, sweet and easy to keep. Let's go over the basics.

Steps

Food is important. A good recommendation is to feed the goats Eastern Grass Hay, or Alfalfa mix. Note: If you have wethers and Bucks, that are older, do NOT feed Alfalfa, as it can cause Urinary Calculi. You can also feed kids (0 days-12 month old goats) COB (Corn Oats and Barley) and some Calf Manna. A good place to start is to feed the babies a mix of 2 cup COB and 2 cup Calf Manna, and give them each get a cup of the mix. These are just example measurements, so do research!
Have fresh hay as a free choice. You can also have a salt-lick block as free choice. Above all, you need fresh, cold and clean water!
Think about a shelter for cold, winter nights even if it's summer. You must clean or "Muck" out where they stay at least every day. Shelters that can be enclosed so that nothing but air and light can get through is ideal. Small babies are easy targets for coyotes. Make sure it's warm, dry and comfy so when the weather gets harsh, you are ready.
Log on to http://caprinesupply.com and look up basic health care products. If anything goes wrong, you'll have the supplies.
Make sure to have enough feed, water and space for as many goats as you are keeping. Only so many acres can support a goat. You don't need spacious acres with lush green pasture and browse running miles long, you just need a pasture, a shelter, nutritional supplies, health supplies and lots of love and compassion for your little bundle(s) of joy.

Be patient. Don't rush things. You should have lots of time for this.
If you get experienced enough, and have enough does, you can start a small dairy.
Keep your goat safe in a fenced area, you wouldn't let your dog roam around your property loose? You wouldn't let you dog eat something bad. Treat your goat like a human. Goats are special, so don't abuse or neglect them.
Goats have a code they live by which is respect, if you respect them they respect you so be kind to your goat friends.

Read on what plants are inedible and edible. Almost all goats die from digesting Yew. Yew is dangerous and highly deadly. If you have Yew, and you have goats, goats are more important than Yew!
Goats do not eat cans, or anything you wouldn't feed your dog, you or any other animal. Goats do not eat garbage, or anything that is not food.
Goats do not eat meat. Goats are herbivores, do not feed a goat meat of any kind.
Goats are social animals and will not be happy without another goat
Do NOT keep a dog with your goat without supervision(unless trained as a herd dog)
If you are a single person that is "married to your job", do NOT get goats. Goats are not lawnmowers and require a few hours of care at the least, per day.
Goats that have bloat need to be treated. Please visit http://fiascofarm.com for more information.