Requirements for Goat Purchase

These Requirements are non negotiable !

They must be confirmed before you can buy a goat From us !!

1)the goat must be fed grass hay twice a

day , just graze and brush is not enough to keep a goat

healthy , hay should have lots of green and not just

yellow to assure proper nutrition

we also feed alfalfa hay (first or third cut not second )

or alfalfa pellets , and grain , these are especially

important for pregnant and lactating does And growing kids .

2) the goat needs to have adequate housing ,

not a dog house ! Needs to be with a fenced

outdoor area that they have free access to from their shelter , goats

hate the rain , they need enough space

to stay warm and dry during bad weather and to have plenty

of space to move around , should be  4x8 or 6’x8’ , or really even bigger is

better if you can , shelter needs a way to shut

goats in at night to protect them from predators , For that reason we require

a four sided shelter with a door .

3) goats need to have regular hoof trimming every 2-4 weeks

4) we will not sell a goat to anyone who intends to keep

a goat in the house , being outdoors is very important for a goat’s health

(temporary in house for bottle babies is acceptable, but not for permanent)

5) if you are buying a milk goat from us , you will need to milk her twice a day

or dry her up in a safe way for her health , or buy her with her kid

to keep her from getting sick

6) if buying a bottle baby , source of milk needs to be figured out and secured

at your house before picking up baby , we recommend goat’s milk for the most

natural diet , if goat’s milk is unavailable , quality whole cow’s milk from the

grocery store is still more digestible than nearly every milk replacer on the market

formulas tend to clog up their digestive system , and complications from this is one

of the number one killers of bottle babies .Newborns are going to need more

frequent feedings and cannot go long periods of time without a bottle ,

homes for babies need to be committed to a feeding schedule that is best for the baby.

For generations goats have become thought of by society as a throw away animal , put it in a field and you don't have to feed it or take care of it . As shepherds , we are trying to assure that the goats that come from us are treated well and cared for by their new family. What it comes down to , is nothing is free . Someone must pay ... either you as a goat owner pay for the things the goats need , or the goats will pay for the lack of those things that are not provided with their health and safety . This is why we are careful about the homes our goats go to .