Nigerian or Pygmy

MrsDieselEngineer

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I've rescued a few goats this year and these two I have just assumed were Pygmys. I'm not totally sure they are now. So, what do you all think? Are they Nigerian Dwarfs or Pygmys?

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They could be either or both... it is hard to tell for sure since NDs & Pygmys are so similar in size. If you had their mom that time we came over, then I would say they would have to be full Pygmy, if not... your guess is as good as any of ours' :hu :D
 

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I'd say ND, or maybe ND/Pygmy cross? They aren't as cobby as pygmies usually are but don't appear as tall/lean(I think is the best word) as NDs.
 

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I have had the opportunity to see these girls in person, and they are smaller then the typical ND at this age.
 

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Their size could have something to do with being neglected too. They've put on a bit of weight since I've had them and did grow too. They should be a little over a year old.

This is a picture of their mother, I have no idea who the father was.

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momma definately looks pygmy. Still think dad could have been ND or pygmy/ND mix.
 
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