Got a new buck thinking of offering him for stud service

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Crazy Goat Lover

Discussion Starter · Jan 25, 2022

I just got this handsome boy , a 8 month Nigerian dwarf with great genetics and beautiful coloring including moon spots, I only have 4 does and it seems a shame to keep his great genetics and color just to my small herd, so I thought of offering him for stud service because we literally have no Nigerian dwarf bucks around my area, but I have some questions that you guys can hopefully answer for me
What kind of shots and testing should I require the doe to have before the owners bring their does to get bred?
How much would you charge per doe? He’s not registered but has great milking lines and gentics he’s not polled or blue eyed so he’s lacking those
And is there anything else I should consider before offering him for stud service?
Thank everyone

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Crazy Goat Lover

Discussion Starter · #2 · Jan 25, 2022

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Crazy Goat Lover

Discussion Starter · #3 · Jan 25, 2022

His name is Jasper and he’s by far the best buck I’ve ever owned genetic wise and personality wise

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Iris

· #4 · Jan 26, 2022

I've never had a buck but most stud services that I see require that the does have been tested for CAE/CL

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MissMiniNubian

· #5 · Jan 26, 2022

That is a cute buck!

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Crazy Goat Lover

Discussion Starter · #6 · Jan 26, 2022

MissMiniNubian said:
That is a cute buck!

Thanks

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wheel-bear-o

· #7 · Jan 26, 2022

I charge 50 bucks (lol) per doe, with a free second try if they don't catch on the first. Don't forget to require that the does have been recently been tested negative for communicable diseases, and that the owners can show you the test results. He's ADORABLE.

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brigieboo

· #8 · Jan 26, 2022

Yea, like said up there ^ make sure they actually have proof of being negative for Johnes/CAE, not just the owners saying they are.. I'd give the does a good check over to make sure they look healthy at least and don't have any problems or signs of lice or mites. I offered to breed a doe I was selling once and I charged an extra $50 in addition to the price I was selling her for

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goatblessings

· #9 · Jan 26, 2022

I'm too concerned with chlamydia and other communicable diseases to offer stud services...... too many nasty things that can affect your herd health. . ; but that's my personal hang up I supposed.

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