Sales Policy on goats:
- ALL SALES ARE FINAL. We do not accept returns on animals, due to potential bio-hazard and security concern(s), whether the buyer has had previous livestock or not, the land, soil, and/or dirt can hold contamination from unknown cross contamination and hazards. We can, however, assist you finding a new home for the goat.
- Goats are available on a first come/first serve basis unless prior arrangements have been made.
- Kids leave the herd in good health so any illness incurred after arrival in their new home is the responsibility of the new owners. There are no goats here with CAE, Johnes, abscesses and we have never had any significant illness. It is common for goats to display cold like symptoms after shipping or transporting. Please monitor and track these symptoms and body temperature closely.
- We reserve the right to retain any kid.
- No reservations will be taken on unborn kids. However, you can be put on a waiting list.
- After the kid from your chosen breeding pair has been born, you will have first right of refusal to reserve that kid. If you do not respond to attempts to contact you, we reserve the right to offer that kid for sale.
- To hold a goat, a $50 non-refundable deposit is required; this will also constitute "Sale Pending" status on any advertisement . Cash or Pay-Pal preferred.
- We reserve the right to refuse the sale of a goat/kid to anyone, for any reason, at any point in the transaction. In which case your deposit will be refunded.
- We will not sell goats that are less than 8-12 weeks of age, depending upon how well they have weaned.
- Buyer is responsible for safe transportation of the goat.
- Any extra tests or health certificate costs are also the responsibility of the buyer.
- The buyer is responsible for any fees associated with intrastate health certificates, shipping containers and transportation fees and deposits.
- All expenses must be paid for in full before or at the time of pickup and before shipment
- We are not responsible for the health of the goat once it leaves the premises.
- We cannot guarantee genetic traits and/or mature height on a kid; or milking potential on does.
- A goat will not be sold to a home with no other goats. We might be able to provide wether (castrated) buddies.
- All goats will be dis-budded. Even though the goats are dis-budded, occasionally (especially with the bucks) they can develop scurs (piece of horn growth) We will dis-bud a 2nd time if growth appears, but can not guarantee 100% that there won't be RE-growth. We have had success with the figure eight method of dis-budding on bucklings.
- All animals are tattooed at the time of disbudding. Due to dark pigmentation of the ears; it may seem that there isn’t tattoos. Hold a light behind the ear to view or wipe the inside with a damp cloth to view. There are times when the tattoo doesn’t stay either due to bleeding or technique, please confirm that the tattoos visible; if they aren’t they can be re-tattooed and paperwork to ADGA can be re-submitted to indicate the re-tattoo. This is at the buyers cost.
- WE DO NOT SELL DOES AT PET PRICES OR WITHOUT PAPERS
- All kids leaving this farm are given all they need to get them off to a great start including immunizations, de-worming, a great diet, any information needed to raise happy health goats. We encourage people to stay in touch and contact us with any questions.
- For pet wethers: due to potential Urinary Calculi we do not castrate bucklings until at least 12 weeks of age. Please make sure they are fed a balanced diet where calcium and phosphorus are at a 2:1 ratio; this includes hay, minerals, and treats. Make sure they always have clean fresh water!
- Quick reminder to all buyers, I do ask for first right of refusal on animals sold from here. This does not go to say that I will purchase every animal back but it is common courtesy to ask.
- By placing a deposit or purchasing a goat from Shady Maple Acres, you indicate acceptance of this policy.
- Price Ranges:
Does: $400-$550 (ADGA Registered)
Bucks:$325-$450 (ADGA Registered)
Wethers: $100-$200 (potential discounts and freebies for multiple purchases)
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