Frequently Asked Questions
Sales & Pickup
How do I reserve a goat?
Use this reservation form. We have a "first to pay gets the goat" policy. While we reply to inquiries in order received, sometimes we get lots of requests within a short period of time. This means you need to send deposit quickly or you might miss out on a goat you want.
What's your refund policy for deposits?
You have 5 calendar days to cancel and receive refund. After that time, deposit is non-refundable unless seller cancels or buyer does not accept condition of goat at time of pickup.
What's included in cost?
Registration paperwork, CDT vaccines, disbudding and tattoo.
Do you offer guarantees?
Yep! We offer health, CAE/Johnes, and fertility guarantees. For more info, see "guarantees" section of sales policy
Can we name our kid?
Possibly. We try to name kids ourselves for two reasons: 1) Part of the fun of breeding is naming the kids and 2) Past buyer issues. If you have a special name in mind, talk to us.
Do you sell wethers?
No. We give back to the community by donating them to school ag programs and 4H.
Why do your goats cost so much?
Purebred, registered animals cost more. Plus, you are not just buying a goat, but the time and care we invested to build our herd.
When do I pick up my goat?
For kids: Usually 10-12 weeks of age. Bottle babies: By 10 days of age. All others: Within 14 days of reservation.
Where do I pickup?
At our house. Due to liability reasons and the health & safety of our herd, we do not allow guests access to our barn. If you were hoping to see the goats, you can usually see them grazing.
Use this reservation form. We have a "first to pay gets the goat" policy. While we reply to inquiries in order received, sometimes we get lots of requests within a short period of time. This means you need to send deposit quickly or you might miss out on a goat you want.
What's your refund policy for deposits?
You have 5 calendar days to cancel and receive refund. After that time, deposit is non-refundable unless seller cancels or buyer does not accept condition of goat at time of pickup.
What's included in cost?
Registration paperwork, CDT vaccines, disbudding and tattoo.
Do you offer guarantees?
Yep! We offer health, CAE/Johnes, and fertility guarantees. For more info, see "guarantees" section of sales policy
Can we name our kid?
Possibly. We try to name kids ourselves for two reasons: 1) Part of the fun of breeding is naming the kids and 2) Past buyer issues. If you have a special name in mind, talk to us.
Do you sell wethers?
No. We give back to the community by donating them to school ag programs and 4H.
Why do your goats cost so much?
Purebred, registered animals cost more. Plus, you are not just buying a goat, but the time and care we invested to build our herd.
When do I pick up my goat?
For kids: Usually 10-12 weeks of age. Bottle babies: By 10 days of age. All others: Within 14 days of reservation.
Where do I pickup?
At our house. Due to liability reasons and the health & safety of our herd, we do not allow guests access to our barn. If you were hoping to see the goats, you can usually see them grazing.
Registration & Goat Names
How do I contact registries?
How do I register/transfer?
We give you everything you need. If you didn't buy from us, the seller should've given you this paperwork: For new registration - registration form. For goats already registered/transfers: Original certificate and transfer form (might be on certificate).
How do I name my goat?
You need to use the proper format which is: Herd name (person who owned goat when bred) + Goat name = A registered name that doesn't exceed 30 characters (includes spaces). Example 1: Dixie Blue Final Call (21 characters). Dixie Blue is herd name. Final Call is goat name. Example 2: Another method is using sire's initial. Dixie Blue T Last Alarm (23 characters). The "T" is initial of Thor, the sire's name.
How do I register kids from a goat I bought bred?
Use the “who owned the doe” rule. Name uses herd name of who owned doe at time of breeding. Tattoo is who owned doe at birth. So if you buy a bred doe from us, you will name kids "Dixie Blue ...... " but use your tattoo ID. When submitting paperwork, you must include service memo (make copies if multiple kids are born).
Do I need to be a member to register a goat?
No, but fees will cost more.
Do I need a herd name? Tattoo ID?
Yes, if you want to breed and register kids. You usually need to be a member to apply for herd name and tattoo.
What do prefix letters and +* symbols mean on certificates?
It means your goat has show wins, good milking lines, and/or excellent genetics. Click here for a great article that breaks it down for you.
What is re-registration?
Imagine this. You have a registered goat, but it isn't registered to the registry you prefer. So you decide to re-register. That's when you send proof of your registered goat to your preferred registry and they say "sure, we can add your goat to our records." Not all registries recognize each other. Here's a list of who accepts who:
All this registration and membership stuff confuses me. Can you help?
YES! We're happy to help. Just contact us.
- AGS www.americangoatsociety.com
- ADGA www.adga.org
- NDGA www.ndga.org
How do I register/transfer?
We give you everything you need. If you didn't buy from us, the seller should've given you this paperwork: For new registration - registration form. For goats already registered/transfers: Original certificate and transfer form (might be on certificate).
How do I name my goat?
You need to use the proper format which is: Herd name (person who owned goat when bred) + Goat name = A registered name that doesn't exceed 30 characters (includes spaces). Example 1: Dixie Blue Final Call (21 characters). Dixie Blue is herd name. Final Call is goat name. Example 2: Another method is using sire's initial. Dixie Blue T Last Alarm (23 characters). The "T" is initial of Thor, the sire's name.
How do I register kids from a goat I bought bred?
Use the “who owned the doe” rule. Name uses herd name of who owned doe at time of breeding. Tattoo is who owned doe at birth. So if you buy a bred doe from us, you will name kids "Dixie Blue ...... " but use your tattoo ID. When submitting paperwork, you must include service memo (make copies if multiple kids are born).
Do I need to be a member to register a goat?
No, but fees will cost more.
Do I need a herd name? Tattoo ID?
Yes, if you want to breed and register kids. You usually need to be a member to apply for herd name and tattoo.
What do prefix letters and +* symbols mean on certificates?
It means your goat has show wins, good milking lines, and/or excellent genetics. Click here for a great article that breaks it down for you.
What is re-registration?
Imagine this. You have a registered goat, but it isn't registered to the registry you prefer. So you decide to re-register. That's when you send proof of your registered goat to your preferred registry and they say "sure, we can add your goat to our records." Not all registries recognize each other. Here's a list of who accepts who:
- AGS registered -- Can re-register to ADGA & NDGA
- ADGA registered -- Can re-register to AGS & NDGA
- NDGA registered -- Cannot re-register. AGS & ADGA do not accept NDGA only goats.
All this registration and membership stuff confuses me. Can you help?
YES! We're happy to help. Just contact us.