Built for the way Nigerian Dwarf breeders actually work
High butterfat, short gestation, moonspots, blue eyes, and pedigrees that matter — Nigerian Dwarfs aren't small versions of standard goats, and Herd Manager doesn't treat them that way.
Free for small herds · Works offline · No download needed
Small does, serious records
The mini dairy world runs on components, pedigrees, and reputations. All three need good records.
Milk that punches up
Daily logs and official DHIA tests with butterfat, protein, and SCC — the components ND breeders sell on — plus lactation curves and 305-day projections.
ND gestation, not generic
Due dates use the Nigerian Dwarf's 145–152 day range with 148 typical — and if your lines consistently kid at 145, set that as your target and every date follows.
Color & trait genetics
Buckskin, chamoisee, moonspots, blue eyes, polled — plan pairings with the genetics your buyers ask about, backed by the knowledge base's color guide.
Pedigrees & COI
Multi-generation ADGA pedigrees with titles, and an inbreeding coefficient on every planned pairing — because in a small gene pool, linebreeding is a tool you measure.
From kidding pen to show ring
NDs kid in multiples, sell as breeding stock, and show everywhere. The records follow all of it.
Kidding season, organized
Quads happen. Per-kid records from the kidding pen — sex, weight, color, vigor — with kid profiles created automatically and reservations tracked.
Show & appraisal records
ADGA and AGS results with placements, judges, and championship legs, plus linear appraisal scores tied to each goat.
A farm page buyers can find
Your public farm profile showcases the herd, and marketplace listings put kids in front of buyers — with privacy controls over exactly what's shown.
The business side
Sales, expenses, and per-goat costs — because a 60-pound doe is still a real line item.
From the goat care knowledge base
Nigerian Dwarf questions get Nigerian Dwarf answers. Written by goat farmers, for goat farmers — free, no signup.
Frequently asked questions
Straight answers about Nigerian Dwarf goat records.
How long is Nigerian Dwarf gestation?
145 to 152 days, with about 148 typical — a few days shorter than standard-size breeds. Herd Manager uses ND-specific gestation automatically, and if your lines consistently run early or late you can set your own target length per breed.
Can I track ADGA pedigrees and titles?
Yes. Multi-generation pedigrees with registration numbers, titles, and external ancestors, plus the ADGA genetics suite for importing evaluations and linear appraisal data on registered herds.
Does it handle color genetics?
You can record colors, patterns, moonspots, blue eyes, and polled status on every goat, and pair it with the knowledge base's color genetics guide when planning breedings for the traits your buyers want.
Is it free for a small Nigerian Dwarf herd?
Yes — free for up to 10 goats with every feature included: milk tests, pedigrees, breeding plans, and show records. Most starter ND herds fit comfortably.
Your Nigerian Dwarfs, properly recorded
Add your does, log a milk weight and a breeding, and see what records built for minis feel like.
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