Hello, Im new to goats when it comes to breeding, I've always had pet goats but never bred any. This year I would like to breed my cute little Nigerian dwarf doe but i don't want to get a buck just yet because well one buck for one doe just isn't quite worth it yet (you know with that smell and testosterone running crazy lol) maybe when i get a few more girls. So my question is What is Host services? I've heard of driveway breeding but Not host services. i just kinda assumed it was where ether party left there goat with the other person for awhile. My Doe is secretive when it comes to showing when shes in heat she likes to hide it from me lol thankfully my wethers don't mind helping me a bit. so if that's what host breeding is that might be a really good option fro me. Thank you in advance.:thankU:
I was browsing craigslist (I like looking at other peoples goats lol) and saw a nigerian buck for stud or host service.
It probably means your does stays over with the buck for a certain amount of time. You pay for boarding and stud AKA use-the-buck, fees.
Call your local 4-H Extension office, they can put you in touch with 4-H leaders with goats, or even local breeders. Be cautious with Craigslist. Most are decent people, but ... Another way is to contact the veterinarians. They (if they do goats) would certainly know who has bucks.
