Goats where to buy

Does are usually the most valuable goats to buy. A quality bred doe or one that is in milk will bring top dollar. If she is bred, ask about the buck. How many times has she been bred and how many kids does she usually give birth to? Goats most commonly give birth to twins; the second most common outcome is triplets followed by a single birth.

You will want to have a rough idea of what to expect regarding how many goat kids you will able to sell or add to your herd. But having a high-producing milk doe will make the kids more valuable. In the end, you are proliferating quality goats. Does should be milked every 12 hours, but you can slowly adjust her milking time by 15 minutes per day, per milking until you reach your preferred milking times.

When were they born? Were they weaned? Have they undergone any treatments for Coccidiosis? Ask to see their parents. Also, what is his temperament, especially when in rut?

New goats should always be quarantined for a short period of time, around 1—2 weeks. I like to worm a new goat, allow that goat to dispel any parasites they may have picked up from the previous farm in a separate pen and then introduce the goat to our herd. Click here for our Goat Breeds Poster. Ellena Llewellyn. Farm from Home dogs. Jayshea Jones. Chris Gardiner. Middle Hill Farm. Sue Woods. Mart Smith. Firbeck Boer goats. Harvey Taylor. Redland farm. Ismail Sabat. Will Jennings. Towell farm herefords.

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More information can be found in our full cookie policy. Find Near Postcode Login to search location. Hide Sold. Hide Auctions. You can also choose only wethers or does. Don't start by getting a buck unless you're really sure you need one. Another question to ask is how much space you have for your goats. If you have acres and acres of range woods, pasture, etc.

You need 10 to 15 square feet per goat indoors for sleeping space. Buying a goat starts with choosing a breed that fits with your goals: meat or milk, showing and developing a breeding line, or producing fiber. But there are a few other traits to consider:. Be sure to choose a reputable breeder. Ask around locally to ensure your breeder's reputation, and ask to look at both the breeder's animals and their records.

A good breeder has healthy, sound animals and their records will show how well their herd performs. Avoid the sale barns, as oftentimes people dispose of their cull goats here. Shop around and compare how goats are managed at the farms you visit.

Start slow, but plan to buy more than one goat because they are social animals. Ask questions: why is the goat for sale? How old is it? If a dog, has she kidded before? What were the results? Is the goat registered and if so, what are the bloodlines? Is there a history of diseases in the herd?

Any disease history in this particular goat? Is the herd CAE-free? Is the herd CL-free?