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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.

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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.



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Questions about buying a new goat?

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.

  1. Should I buy a registered goat?
  2. There are many reasons that buying registered goats make sense. It costs the same to feed and care for a registered goat as it does for an unregistered goat. Registered goats are generally going to be more expensive, but there is long term value to consider... read more...

  3. What type of shelter do goats need?

  4. 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....

  5. What type of fencing do goats need?

  6. 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...

  7. What do goats eat?

  8. 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...

  9. What type of care do goats need?

  10. 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...

  11. How big do Nigerian Dwarf goats get?

  12. 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

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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 (remind me before pickup!!!!).  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) are a guaranteed spot - only exception is if I retain from that litter.  **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. "To be" wethers are FREE with purchase of one or more registered babies.


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):
$100 off kid 2nd kid priced $1200 or under
$200 off 2nd kid priced over $1200

*2nd kid is the kid at equal or lesser value of the two

**FREE "to be" wether (if requested **and if available**) with purchase of one or more registered kids.




2026 Kidding Schedule
DoeBuckDue Date Kid InfoNotes
****Listed in order of due date, then oldest to youngest for those yet to be bred***
*an asterisk after due date means confirmed bred by ultrasound
*moonspots are possible in ANY of our breedings *I've tried to list ones I'm most interested in retaining but I may retain from ANY breeding, just depends what everyone has
Harmony
SG Better Wayz Harmony Carabear 3*M EEEE92-Elite & TopTen
Easy
Drewem RB Easy On The Eyes *B
Due Date: TBD - aiming for Jan/Feb 2027

Blue eyes possible
Bucks: $2500
 

Does: $2500
Reservations:
Buck: DA, AM
Does: PB
Isabelle
SG Better Wayz Isabelle 3*M EEEE92-Elite & TopTen
Easy
Drewem RB Easy On The Eyes *B
Due Date: TBD - aiming for Jan/Feb 2027

Blue eyes possible
Bucks: $2500
 

Does: $2500 (1+ may be retained)
Reservations:
Buck: NS, CM
Does: PB
Cuddles
Better Wayz Cuddles 4*M VEEE90-Elite & TopTen
Easy
Drewem RB Easy On The Eyes *B
Due Date: TBD - aiming for Jan/Feb 2027

Blue eyes possible
Bucks: $1800
(1 may be retained)
 

Does: $1800
(1 may be retained)
Reservations:
Buck: TT
Does: CB, NW
Autumn
Better Wayz Autumn Pumpkin 6*M VEVV88-Elite & TopTen
Easy
Drewem RB Easy On The Eyes *B
Due Date: TBD - aiming for Jan/Feb 2027

Blue eyes possible
Bucks: $1600
 

Does: $1600
Reservations:
Buck: RS
Does: AC
Ella
Better Wayz Ella 2*M EEEE91
Easy
Drewem RB Easy On The Eyes *B
Due Date: TBD - aiming for Jan/Feb 2027

Blue eyes possible
Bucks: $2200
 

Does: $2200 (1+  may be retained)
Reservations:
Buck: MW
Does:MK, PB
Annie
Better Wayz My Annie Rose 3*M EEEE91-Elite & TopTen
Easy
Drewem RB Easy On The Eyes *B
Due Date: TBD - aiming for Jan/Feb 2027

Blue eyes possible
Bucks: $2000
(1 may be retained)
 

Does: $2000
(1 may be retained)
Reservations:
Buck: WH
Does:MK
Mocha
Better Wayz U Mocha Me Happy 5*M VEEE91
Easy
Drewem RB Easy On The Eyes *B
Due Date: TBD - aiming for Jan/Feb 2027

Blue eyes possible
Bucks: $1900
 

Does: $1900
Reservations:
Buck:
Does: DA
Beauty
Better Wayz Swiss Beauty 4*M VVVE89
Easy
Drewem RB Easy On The Eyes *B
Due Date: TBD - aiming for Jan/Feb 2027

Blue eyes possible
Bucks: $1800
 

Does: $1800
Reservations:
Buck:
Does:
Pumpkin Pie
Better Wayz Pumpkin Pie 6*M- Elite
Mister
Better Wayz Swiss Mister *B
*repeat breeding of Cupcake and Sugar Rush

Due Date:
Bucks: $1900 (will retain 1-2)
 

Does: $1900 (will retain up to 3)
Reservations:
Buck: SJ
Does: your chances are slim lol
Rebel
Better Wayz Is A Rebel 4*M
Easy
Drewem RB Easy On The Eyes *B
Due Date: TBD - aiming for Jan/Feb 2027

Blue eyes possible
Bucks: $1800
 

Does: $1800
Reservations:
Buck:
Does:
Cupcake
Better Wayz Cupcake 7*M - Elite
Easy
Drewem RB Easy On The Eyes *B
Due Date: TBD - aiming for Jan/Feb 2027

Blue eyes possible
Bucks: $1800
(may retain 1)
 

Does: $1800 (may retain 1+)
Reservations:
Buck: RP
Does: HS
Star
Better Wayz Is A Star
Easy
Drewem RB Easy On The Eyes *B
Due Date: TBD - aiming for Jan/Feb 2027

Blue eyes possible
Bucks: $ 700
 

Does: $ 1200
Reservations:
Buck:
Does:
Rainy
Better Wayz Rainy Morning
Easy
Drewem RB Easy On The Eyes *B
Due Date: TBD - aiming for Jan/Feb 2027

Blue eyes possible
Bucks: $ 700
 

Does: $ 1200
Reservations:
Buck:
Does:
Sugar
Better Wayz Sugar Rush
Easy
Drewem RB Easy On The Eyes *B
Due Date: TBD - aiming for Jan/Feb 2027

Blue eyes possible
Bucks: $1600 (may retain)
 

Does: $1600 (may retain)
Reservations:
Buck: EA
Does: MW
Encore
Better Wayz Carabear's Encore
Easy
Drewem RB Easy On The Eyes *B
Due Date: TBD - aiming for Jan/Feb 2027

Blue eyes possible
Bucks: $ 700
 

Does: $ 1200
Reservations:
Buck:
Does:
Cherry
Better Wayz Black Cherry
Easy
Drewem RB Easy On The Eyes *B
Due Date: TBD - aiming for Jan/Feb 2027

Blue eyes possible
Bucks: $650
 

Does: $1200
Reservations:
Buck:
Does:
Sunday
Better Wayz Any Given Sunday
Easy
Drewem RB Easy On The Eyes *B
Due Date: TBD - aiming for Jan/Feb 2027

Blue eyes possible
Bucks: $650
 

Does: $1200
Reservations:
Buck:BS, MK
Does:
Cider
Better Wayz Apple Cider
Easy
Drewem RB Easy On The Eyes *B
Due Date: TBD - aiming for Jan/Feb 2027

Blue eyes possible
Bucks: $650
 

Does: $1200
Reservations:
Buck: AD
Does:
Fancy
Better Wayz Fancy Pants
Easy
Drewem RB Easy On The Eyes *B
Due Date: TBD - aiming for Jan/Feb 2027

Blue eyes possible
Bucks: $650
 

Does: $1200
Reservations:
Buck: LT
Does:
Stormy
Better Wayz Stormy Day
Easy
Drewem RB Easy On The Eyes *B
Due Date: TBD - aiming for Jan/Feb 2027

Blue eyes possible
Bucks: $ 650
 

Does: $ 1200
Reservations:
Buck: AL
Does: JE
 
       




                                                                                       

                                                                                                                       
                                                                                                                                                                                         





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