S A L E s P O L I C I E S

Please read this page thoroughly. We love our goats and are sure you will love them, too.

Due to past experiences, and because we want our goats to go to caring, responsible homes, we reserve the right to refuse service to buyers who choose not to read or follow the policies and guidelines listed below or who otherwise demonstrate that They are not a good fit for the animal(s).

Sales are first come, first serve. We do not accept deposits or place holds.

We do maintain a waiting list. If you would like to be on it, complete the questionnaire and let us know you’d like to be waitlisted.

All sales transactions will be conducted via cash, PayPal or other previously discussed electronic funds transfer.

Cash is preferred. All sales must be transacted in full before an animal leaves our farm. We are currently not able to accept personal checks, credit cards, or installment payments of any kind.

All sales are final

For biosecurity reasons we DO NOT allow returns once an animal leaves our farm.

Goats are wonderful, but being a responsible goat owner requires time, effort, and money. There can even be occasional frustration and heartache involved. Milking goats requires a DAILY time commitment, and it can be difficult to take vacations. Caring for goats is a lifestyle not everyone is ready for. Make sure owning goats is the right choice for you before you make a purchase.

Animal viewings are on-farm only

We regret we are unable to accommodate requests to “meet you halfway” or otherwise transport our animals off-farm for viewing.

Goats will not be sold to live solo

Goats are herd animals, and do not do well when they are alone. They NEED at least one goat companion in order to be healthy and happy. That means that if you do not currently have goats, you will need to purchase at least two.

For the sake of your new goats, please help us maintain this policy. When past (dishonest) buyers have purchased a single goat, we typically hear from them again within 1-2 days looking for another one, probably because the first one was constantly screaming. A goat will not be happy by itself – period. Please be a responsible goat owner and give your animals the companionship they need.

On-farm sales must be picked up on the day of purchase

Purchased kids may be allowed weaned. Animals that are not picked up on the day of purchase will incur a non-negotiable boarding fee of $5 per animal per day that must be paid before the animal will be released.

Buyers who decline to take possession of an animal at any time after purchase will have the accumulated boarding fee deducted from any refund due. If an unpaid boarding fee grows to the point that it exceeds the purchase price of an animal, that animal will be considered abandoned by the buyer and will be offered for sale to another party. No refunds will be given for abandoned animals. No refunds are given deposits paid and later forfeited by not purchasing the animal the deposit was placed for.

If you are purchasing remotely, or will be using a transport SERVICE, please contact us FIRST to discuss arrangements.

All animals being sold are believed to be healthy

We will not send an animal to a new home if we do not believe it to be a healthy specimen at the time of sale.

After an animal leaves the farm, all care and health concerns are the responsibility of the new owner(s).

All babies are disbudded

after a lot of education on the subject and some first-hand experience with horns on goats, we have made the decision to disbud all babies born on our farm, if they are not polled. this generally improves the desirability of the animal over its lifetime and increases the safety of both people and animals around it. we take no pleasure in the disbudding process but feel it is the responsible thing to do. we do our best to minimize/prevent scurs, but these do occur, especially in males.

if you have a horned herd already and would be interested in being on the waitlist for a horned baby out of a particular breeding, you would need to contact us before kidding season begins and pay for the to-be-born animal in full first. This would be non-refundable if you cancelled your purchase or failed to pick up the animal as outlined above.

Any male under 3 months old with NOT come wethered

if you are purchasing a buckling which is destined to become a wether (which would be any male under the age of 3 months on our farm that is not planning to be used as a herdsire on another farm), they will NOT be wethered at the time of purchase. customers purchasing a to-be-wether will need to band the kid themselves, have a vet do it, or hire someone else who is willing (and knowledgeable) wether the goat. if you wish to discuss making an appointment and returning with the goat at 3 months old to have it banded, we are willing to perform this in most cases for a fee of $25 per kid. complications occasionally arise and may later require vet attention over the full wethering process. we are not veterinarians.

while there is controversy regarding age and urethra development, there is enough literature/studies out there demonstrating an increase in uroliths (bladder stones) blocking the urethra and causing a threat to the animal's life. waiting until the age of 3 months or older is believed to allow the urethra to develop fully and not increase the chances of blockage (hopefully any stones would just pass in the urine stream). You can still get blockages when an animal is wethered at or after 3 months of age, but waiting is generally accepted as decreasing the odds. bucks and does can also get uroliths, though does usually pass them in the urine stream easily.

diet is a large part of stone formation, so please educate yourself on calcium:phosphorus ratios in feed and be aware of appropriate feeding practices, as well as early signs of a blockage issue. this must be treated quickly to save the animal. having said that, we have had several wethers on our farm and have not (knock on wood) ever had this happen. all of these were wethered at 3 months or later.

All buyers are required to bring a suitable secure container/crate to transport their new animal home safely and comfortably

· Your animal will not enjoy riding at high speeds in an open truck bed with no protection from the wind.

· Dog crates can work well for transport, but the slide closures can come loose during a long trip home. If you use a dog crate, please be sure to bring something extra to secure the door. (i.e., carabiners, snap closures or additional wire ties, etc.)

· Letting your new animal roam free on the back seat of your car is not safe for you or the animal.

Be sure to read ads and animal descriptions COMPLETELY

We try make sure our FOR-SALE listings contain answers to the questions most commonly asked by prospective buyers. Reading all the way to end of an ad before emailing with questions can save time for both us and you.

Serious inquires only, please – which means the whole family is looking forward to adding a new goat or goats

You are welcome to visit our farm to see an animal and decide it is not the right one for you – no hard feelings. We want you to be happy with whatever choice you make. In return, we ask that you wait until you are sure you are ready to become a goat owner before contacting us to schedule an appointment. This ABSOLUTLEY INCLUDES discussing the matter with your spouse/partner/family/etc. beforehand to make sure they are in agreement.

How to be good (first-time?) goat owner:

Have your enclosure/shelter constructed and waiting for your new goats to come home to. Do this BEFORE you make a purchase. We no longer hold goats for buyers who are not prepared to take them home.

Look up zoning regulations for your property BEFORE deciding to contact us to view/purchase animals. Just because you “live in the country” does not necessarily mean your zoning allows you to keep goats in your yard.

Have the correct food on-hand ahead of time. (We are happy to answer questions and generally provide a portion of feed with each animal to prevent stomach upset and help get them used to your feed.)

Know what livestock vet you plan to use should your animal need medical attention. Make sure you become a client BEFORE you need the vet or you will be dealing with any emergencies alone.

Everyone starts somewhere. Go online and START LEARNING! There are tons of helpful goat groups on social media.

Some Common Goat Terms

Disbudded: means that the goat does not have horns because they have been removed. Disbudding is tricky get perfect and disbudded goats may develop scurs (see below). Babies from a disbudded goat WILL have horns IF THE OTHER PARENT IS DISBUDDED/HORNED.

Polled: the goat naturally does not have horns and will never develop them. Babies from a polled goat may or may not develop horns depending on the genes they inherit. POLLED GOATS SHOULD ONLY BE BRED TO HORNED GOATS. RESEARCH THIS IF NEEDED.

Wether/Wethered/Castrated: male goats who have been neutered. Wethers can be a great, low-cost companion for both does and intact bucks AND ARE OFTEN KEPT AS PETS.

Buckling: An intact juvenile male goat. They are fully capable of siring children after 6-8 weeks and should not be exposed to females unless you want babies.

Scurs: small, brittle horn growths that can appear on a disbudded goat. They often break off and may bleed a little bit when they do. Scurs are not usually of concern and are very common.

S A L E s P O L I C I E S

Please read this page thoroughly. We love our goats and are sure you will love them, too. Due to past experiences, and because we want our goats to go to caring, responsible homes, we reserve the right to refuse service to buyers who choose not to read or follow the policies and guidelines listed below or who otherwise demonstrate that They are not a good fit for the animal(s).

Sales and viewing appointments are first come, first serve. We do not accept deposits or place holds.

All sales transactions will be conducted via cash, PayPal or A previously mutually agreed upon electronic funds transfer.

Cash is preferred. All sales must be transacted in full before an animal leaves our farm. We are currently not able to accept personal checks, credit cards, or installment payments of any kind.

All sales are final

For biosecurity reasons we DO NOT allow returns once an animal leaves our farm. Goats are wonderful, but being a responsible goat owner requires time, effort, and money. There can even be occasional frustration and heartache involved. Milking goats requires a DAILY time commitment. Caring for goats is a lifestyle not everyone is ready for. Make sure owning goats is the right choice for you before you make a purchase.

as the owners/breeders, we reserve the right to retain any kid from any breeding

Animal viewings are on-farm only - we are unable to transport animals for buyer viewings

Goats will not be sold to live alone

Goats are herd animals, and do not do well when they are by themselves. They NEED at least one goat companion in order to be healthy and happy. That means that if you do not currently have goats, you will need to purchase at least two.

For the sake of your new goats, please help us maintain this policy. When past (dishonest) buyers have purchased a single goat, we typically hear from them again within 1-2 days looking for another one, because the first one was constantly yelling for a friend. A goat will not be happy if it is alone. Please be a responsible goat owner and give your new animals the companionship they need.

"On-farm" sales must be picked up on the day of purchase

Animals that are not picked up on the day of purchase will incur a non-negotiable boarding fee of $5 per animal per day that must be paid before the animal will be released. Buyers who decline to take possession of an animal at any time after purchase will have the accumulated boarding fee deducted from any refund due. If an unpaid boarding fee grows to the point that it exceeds the purchase price of an animal, that animal will be considered abandoned by the buyer and will be offered for sale to another party. No refunds will be given for abandoned animals. Unweaned kids may remain on the farm free of charge until they are weaned.

If you are purchasing remotely, or will be using a transport SERVICE, please contact us to discuss arrangements beforehand.

All animals being sold are believed to be healthy

We will not send an animal to a new home if we do not believe it to be a healthy specimen at the time of sale.

After an animal leaves the farm, all care and health concerns are the responsibility of the new owner(s)

All buyers are required to bring a suitable secure container/crate to transport their new animal home safely and comfortably

Letting your new animal roam free on the back seat of your car is not safe for you or the animal.

Your animal(s) will not enjoy riding at high speeds in an open truck bed with no protection from the wind.

Dog crates can work well for transport, but the slide closures can come loose during a long trip home. If you use a dog crate, please be sure to bring something extra to secure the door. (i.e., carabiners, snap closures or additional wire ties, etc.)

Be sure to read ads and animal descriptions COMPLETELY

We try make sure our FOR-SALE listings contain answers to the questions most commonly asked by prospective buyers. Reading all the way to end of an ad before emailing with questions can save time for both us and you.

goat kids are typically SOLD disbudded

disbudding generally improves the desirability of the animal over its lifetime and increases the safety of both people and other animals around it. we take no pleasure in the disbudding process but feel it is the responsible thing to do. we do our best to minimize/prevent scurs, but these sometimes occur, especially in males.

if you have a horned herd already and would be interested in a horned baby from our farm, Please contact us before kidding season begins so we can be in contact with you within the first 48 hours after animals are born - any later and they will be disbudded. any chosen animal must be paid for in full to reserve it as a horned goat. these Prepayments are Non-refundable if you decide to cancel your purchase or fail to pick up the animal as outlined above.

Bucklings under 3 months old will NOT come wethered

if you are purchasing a buckling which is destined to become a wether, they will NOT be wethered at the time of purchase. while there is controversy regarding age and urethra development, there is enough literature/studies demonstrating an increase in uroliths (bladder stones) blocking the urethra and causing a threat to the animal's life when the animal is whethered younger than three months. waiting until the age of 3 months or older is believed to allow the urethra to develop fully and reduce the chances of urinary blockage.

Customers purchasing a to-be-wether will need to band the kid themselves, have a vet do it, or hire someone else who is willing (and knowledgeable) to wether the goat. if you wish to discuss making an appointment and returning with the goat at 3 months old to have it banded, we are willing to perform this in most cases for a fee of $25 per kid. complications occasionally arise and may later require vet attention over the full wethering process. we are not veterinarians.

Serious inquires only, please

You are welcome to visit our farm to see an animal and decide it is not the right one for you – no hard feelings. We want you to be happy with whatever choice you make. In return, we ask that you wait until you have fully discussed the costs and work involved with your spouse/partner/family/etc. beforehand to make sure they are in agreement before contacting us to schedule an appointment.

General Tips

How to be good (first-time?) goat owner:

Have your enclosure/shelter constructed and waiting for your new goats to come home to. Do this BEFORE you make a purchase. We no longer hold goats for buyers who are not prepared to take them home.

Look up zoning regulations for your property BEFORE deciding to contact us to view/purchase animals. Just because you “live in the country” does not necessarily mean your zoning allows you to keep goats in your yard.

Have the correct food on-hand ahead of time. (We are happy to answer questions and generally provide a portion of feed with each animal to prevent stomach upset and help get them used to your feed.)

Know what livestock vet you plan to use should your animal need medical attention. Make sure you become a client BEFORE you need the vet or you will be dealing with any emergencies alone.

Everyone starts somewhere. Go online and START LEARNING! There are tons of helpful goat groups on social media.

Some Common Goat Terms

Disbudded: means that the goat does not have horns because they have been removed. Disbudding is tricky get perfect and disbudded goats may develop scurs (see below). Babies from a disbudded goat WILL have horns IF THE OTHER PARENT IS DISBUDDED/HORNED.

Polled: the goat naturally does not have horns and will never develop them. Babies from a polled goat may or may not develop horns depending on the genes they inherit. POLLED GOATS SHOULD ONLY BE BRED TO HORNED GOATS. RESEARCH THIS IF NEEDED.

Wether/Wethered/Castrated: male goats who have been neutered. Wethers can be a great, low-cost companion for both does and intact bucks AND ARE OFTEN KEPT AS PETS.

Buckling: An intact juvenile male goat. They are fully capable of siring children after 6-8 weeks and should not be exposed to females unless you want babies.

Scurs: small, brittle horn growths that can appear on a disbudded goat. They often break off and may bleed a little bit when they do. Scurs are not usually of concern and are very common.