Nigora facts for kids
Nigora goats photographed in 2002, showing Cocoa Puff of Skyview, the first Nigora (black doe with Swiss markings, upper center), then about 13 years old
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| Country of origin | United States |
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| Standard | ANGBA |
| Use | dual-purpose, milk and fiber |
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| Wool color | any |
| Horn status | horned or hornless |
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The Nigora is a special type of goat from America. It's a small to medium-sized goat. People raise Nigora goats for two main reasons: their milk and their soft fiber. This breed was created by mixing Nigerian Dwarf goats with Angora goats. Angora goats are known for their fluffy mohair.
History of the Nigora Goat
The Nigora goat is a fairly new breed. People started breeding these goats in 1994. Later, in 2007, a group called the American Nigora Goat Breeders Association was formed. This group helps people who raise Nigora goats. Another group, the Nigora Goat Breeders Society, was also active in 2014.
Nigora Goat Fiber
Nigora goats produce different kinds of fiber. This fiber is sorted into three main types: A, B, and C. This is similar to how fiber from the Pygora breed is classified.
Type A Fiber
Type A fiber is like the mohair from an Angora goat. It is long and shiny, making it very pretty.
Type B Fiber
Type B fiber is sometimes called "cashgora." It's a mix of mohair and a soft undercoat, similar to cashmere. This type of fiber is usually medium in length.
Type C Fiber
Type C fiber is shorter. It feels a lot like cashmere, which is known for being very soft and fine.
- Cheryl Kimball (2009). The Field Guide to Goats. Voyageur Press. ISBN: 9780760335222
