The following are some of the resources we have found to be very helpful:
 
Books:
"Storey's Guide to Raising Dairy Goats: Breeds, Care, Dairying" by Jerry D. Belanger
 
"Your Goat: A Kid's Guide to Raising and Showing" by Gail Damerow
 

Registries:  There are several organizations to register your goats.
 
American Goat Society (AGS): www.americangoatsociety.com
 
American Dairy Goat Association (ADGA): www.adga.org
 
Nigerian Dwarf Goat Association (NDGA): www.ndga.org
 
 
Other Clubs/Associations:  There are several other clubs and organizations that are specific to your region and breed.  There are also state dairy goat associations.
 
American Nigerian Dwarf Dairy Association: www.andda.org
 
Virginia State Dairy Goat Association: www.vsdga.org
 
 
Other Useful Websites:
 
Fias Co Farm has a TON of information.  It's especially helpful for "natural" care.  Just keep in mind it is written for full-size dairy goats so you might have to make some adjustments for Nigerians.
 
 
Kinne's Mini's:  A site that has lots of articles that are geared towards Nigerians and Pygmies.
 
 
Goat wisdom:  Another great site that has lots of information!
 
 
Goat World:  More great articles and research.
 
 
 
Supplies:
 
 
Caprine Supply:  www.caprinesupply.com
 
 
 
Breeders:  One of the best resources on the net to find other breeders of Nigerians and all other breeds is Duh Goatman.
 
 
 

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