2022 KIDDING SCHEDULE
Dam |
Sire |
Date Exposed Due Date |
Available/Comments |
Chatterbox DC Esmeralda (3F) |
Sunny Daze Revolution |
KIDDED 1/5, quads |
- broken buckskin doe kid - cou clair/cou clair blend doe kid AVAILABLE (at least one is available) |
Chatterbox R Vash (FF) |
Jace's Ridge LBB Picard |
KIDDED 4/9, quads all blue-eyed |
- black with white doe kid, blue eyes AVAILABLE |
* MALE BOTTLE KIDS
1. As BOTTLE KIDS, they will need continued bottle-feeding until 10-14 weeks of age.
2. All are intended as wether kids. This means they go unregistered and new owner is responsible for wethering/banding/castrating them at an appropriate age to reduce the risk of urinary calculi. If interested in buck kids, please contact us to discuss the best options.
3. MUST GO IN PAIRS or MORE - absolutely no exceptions. Goats are herd animals. If you are new to goats, getting a pair is the absolute minimum - three is actually a much better option!
4. Updated pricing for intended wether kids is $300 for a pair, $360 for three
1. As BOTTLE KIDS, they will need continued bottle-feeding until 10-14 weeks of age.
2. All are intended as wether kids. This means they go unregistered and new owner is responsible for wethering/banding/castrating them at an appropriate age to reduce the risk of urinary calculi. If interested in buck kids, please contact us to discuss the best options.
3. MUST GO IN PAIRS or MORE - absolutely no exceptions. Goats are herd animals. If you are new to goats, getting a pair is the absolute minimum - three is actually a much better option!
4. Updated pricing for intended wether kids is $300 for a pair, $360 for three
* DOE KIDS
1. If listed as bottle kids, BOTTLE KIDS need continued bottle-feeding until 10-14+ weeks of age.
2. Doe kids will either be already ADGA-registered or come with an ADGA registration application.
3. They MUST GO AS PART OF A PAIR (or more) WITH ANOTHER DOE KID LISTED HERE - absolutely no exceptions. Goats are herd animals. If you are new to goats, getting a pair is the absolute minimum - three is actually a much better option! Even if you already have goats, it is easier on new additions to come with a buddy similar in age, a buddy she already knows.
4. Small discount for repeat buyers or for those getting 3 or more DOE kids AT THE SAME TIME.
1. If listed as bottle kids, BOTTLE KIDS need continued bottle-feeding until 10-14+ weeks of age.
2. Doe kids will either be already ADGA-registered or come with an ADGA registration application.
3. They MUST GO AS PART OF A PAIR (or more) WITH ANOTHER DOE KID LISTED HERE - absolutely no exceptions. Goats are herd animals. If you are new to goats, getting a pair is the absolute minimum - three is actually a much better option! Even if you already have goats, it is easier on new additions to come with a buddy similar in age, a buddy she already knows.
4. Small discount for repeat buyers or for those getting 3 or more DOE kids AT THE SAME TIME.
* RESERVATION INFORMATION
1. We have the right to retain a kid or kids from any breeding, regardless of reservation status.
2. Please be courteous and only make a reservation if you plan to follow through.
3. A verbal reservation only gives you the courtesy of a notification that a kid will soon be posted as available. Others with verbal reservations may learn of the availability at the same time as you.
4. Timely communication is essential for reservations. If we take the time to note your interest and contact you, we appreciate the courtesy of a response, even if that response is to say that you are not interested. If you do not respond to emails and/or messages, you will be removed from the verbal reservation list.
1. We have the right to retain a kid or kids from any breeding, regardless of reservation status.
2. Please be courteous and only make a reservation if you plan to follow through.
3. A verbal reservation only gives you the courtesy of a notification that a kid will soon be posted as available. Others with verbal reservations may learn of the availability at the same time as you.
4. Timely communication is essential for reservations. If we take the time to note your interest and contact you, we appreciate the courtesy of a response, even if that response is to say that you are not interested. If you do not respond to emails and/or messages, you will be removed from the verbal reservation list.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS:
1. Why do you suggest goats leave in pairs or small groups? Goats do best/transition to a new home better with a buddy/buddies similar in age.
2. At what age are bottle kids ready for their new homes? Bottle kids typically leave at 2-3 weeks of age. They are transitioned to the bottle here and cannot leave until they are taking the bottle well.
3. What kind of commitment is involved with bottlefeeding? New owners need to commit to bottle feed kids through weaning (10-14+ weeks old). Bottle kids usually leave here on 3 bottles a day, with bottles spaced about 6 hours apart. Usually around 6-8 weeks old, kids can go down to 2 bottles a day. Then from 10-14 weeks they usually do well getting 1 bottle a day, with the amount slowly decreasing until weaning age.
4. What items are needed to bottlefeed? To feed bottle kids, one needs the following: bottles, Pritchard's teats (what they learn on here), and a quality milk supply. Goat milk is best, but there are other options. However, any change in milk (type of milk, amount of milk) should be done slowly or kids can quickly become unwell.
5. Do goats come already ADGA-registered?
- Adult does and adult bucks will already be ADGA-registered. New owners will need to send in the paperwork to ADGA and pay a transfer fee in order to transfer goats into their name.
- Doe kids and bucks kids will either be ADGA-registered or come with ADGA registration applications. New owners will need to send in the paperwork to ADGA and pay the applicable fees to register and/or transfer kids into their names.
6. What do registered goats cost? Registered pricing is typically $350-$550 each, depending on the breeding and if any discounts apply. The range in price is based on several factors. Age of kid also affects pricing (if 4+weeks of age, price will be adjusted higher).
7. Do you have unregistered goats? The only option for unregistered goats would be unregistered male bottle kids, also known as "wethers-to-be". They are $250 for a pair or $300 for a trio. New owners are also responsible for banding or castrating male kids at an appropriate age.
8. Is getting a doe in milk a good idea? Only if your expectations are reasonable! Newly-purchased does in milk almost always have a drop (or multiple drops) in production due to the following: the stress of travel, the stress of acclimating to a new home, the stress of having new herd-mates, and the stress of having new people in their lives. Production can also drop as does acclimate to a different quality of hay, feed, and even water. Changes in the milking routine can also affect production (different hours milked; a new person milking them; different milking techniques; hand-milking vs. machine milking).
9. What else is needed besides a suitable shelter and suitable fencing? A lot, actually! It is highly encouraged to have several supplies on hand to deal with coccidia, worms, various illnesses, and other issues. Your goats will also need a nice quality hay with no mold in it. Goats need loose minerals designed specifically for goats. It is highly encouraged to secure a veterinarian in advance, one who hopefully regularly treats goats or other ruminants.
1. Why do you suggest goats leave in pairs or small groups? Goats do best/transition to a new home better with a buddy/buddies similar in age.
2. At what age are bottle kids ready for their new homes? Bottle kids typically leave at 2-3 weeks of age. They are transitioned to the bottle here and cannot leave until they are taking the bottle well.
3. What kind of commitment is involved with bottlefeeding? New owners need to commit to bottle feed kids through weaning (10-14+ weeks old). Bottle kids usually leave here on 3 bottles a day, with bottles spaced about 6 hours apart. Usually around 6-8 weeks old, kids can go down to 2 bottles a day. Then from 10-14 weeks they usually do well getting 1 bottle a day, with the amount slowly decreasing until weaning age.
4. What items are needed to bottlefeed? To feed bottle kids, one needs the following: bottles, Pritchard's teats (what they learn on here), and a quality milk supply. Goat milk is best, but there are other options. However, any change in milk (type of milk, amount of milk) should be done slowly or kids can quickly become unwell.
5. Do goats come already ADGA-registered?
- Adult does and adult bucks will already be ADGA-registered. New owners will need to send in the paperwork to ADGA and pay a transfer fee in order to transfer goats into their name.
- Doe kids and bucks kids will either be ADGA-registered or come with ADGA registration applications. New owners will need to send in the paperwork to ADGA and pay the applicable fees to register and/or transfer kids into their names.
6. What do registered goats cost? Registered pricing is typically $350-$550 each, depending on the breeding and if any discounts apply. The range in price is based on several factors. Age of kid also affects pricing (if 4+weeks of age, price will be adjusted higher).
7. Do you have unregistered goats? The only option for unregistered goats would be unregistered male bottle kids, also known as "wethers-to-be". They are $250 for a pair or $300 for a trio. New owners are also responsible for banding or castrating male kids at an appropriate age.
8. Is getting a doe in milk a good idea? Only if your expectations are reasonable! Newly-purchased does in milk almost always have a drop (or multiple drops) in production due to the following: the stress of travel, the stress of acclimating to a new home, the stress of having new herd-mates, and the stress of having new people in their lives. Production can also drop as does acclimate to a different quality of hay, feed, and even water. Changes in the milking routine can also affect production (different hours milked; a new person milking them; different milking techniques; hand-milking vs. machine milking).
9. What else is needed besides a suitable shelter and suitable fencing? A lot, actually! It is highly encouraged to have several supplies on hand to deal with coccidia, worms, various illnesses, and other issues. Your goats will also need a nice quality hay with no mold in it. Goats need loose minerals designed specifically for goats. It is highly encouraged to secure a veterinarian in advance, one who hopefully regularly treats goats or other ruminants.