Naturally adapted
Well suited to the local climate and environment.
About your goats
Meet Your Goat
Small in size. Big in value.
Meet the West African Dwarf Goat
A small goat with remarkable value.
Ubuntu Goats works with the West African Dwarf Goat.
This small but remarkable breed has lived in West Africa for many generations. It is well adapted to the local climate, local vegetation and local diseases.
For families living in this region, it is one of the best goats to begin an Ubuntu Journey.
Why this breed?
A natural choice for family communities.
There are many kinds of goats. Ubuntu Goats has chosen this breed because it offers real advantages for small family communities.
Hardy and resilient
Strong and able to withstand local challenges.
Resistant
Naturally resistant to many local parasites and diseases.
Excellent mother
Caring, protective and good at raising healthy kids.
Easy to manage
Well suited to small family farms and daily village life.
Provides milk
Offers milk for the family while raising healthy offspring.
Small in size. Big in value.
A compact goat with remarkable potential.
Although this breed is relatively small, it can make a real difference to a family.
Height30–50 cm
Adult female18–22 kg
Adult male20–25 kg
Average lifespan15–20 years
PregnancyAbout 5 months
Kids per birthUsually twins
Sometimes triplets
Sometimes triplets
First breeding12–15 months
Ready againAfter 2–3 months*
*When healthy and in good condition.
Milk for the family
Food, nourishment and everyday value.
After giving birth, a healthy mother goat produces milk for several months.
Some of this milk is needed by her kids. The remaining milk can often be used by the family.
Once the kids are old enough and no longer depend on their mother’s milk, she can continue producing milk for several months as long as she is milked regularly.
It can be consumed fresh or made into yoghurt or cheese, depending on local traditions.
Ready to learn more?
With good care, one healthy goat can provide milk, healthy offspring and new opportunities for many years.