[Goat Gal!!]

https://www.thegoatspot.net

Hi yall! Do yall think this is a good buy? I emailed the owner for more info and pics of the dam and sire. The owner said she has not been tested for CAE and Johnes, but their farm only accepts goats tested for CAE and Johnes.

13-month-old blue-eyed Nigerian Dwarf doe. $200.00

These are the pics he sent me of the parents:

(Dam is the brown one)

(Sire)

 

[ksalvagno]

Looks healthy. You have to see her in person.

 

[Kate Lace]

She's pretty!

 

[goatblessings]

What do you want her for? If for milk you should check the dams udder and ask about production. Whether or not you are comfortable getting goats without knowing test results for at least CAE is up to you. For me / I would ask them to test her if you are interested. You pay if she is negative- they pay and keep the doe if positive.

 

[Boer Mama]

I would want to look at the goats and management in person before buying.
Welcome to TGS 😁

 

[Goat Gal!!]

What do you want her for? If for milk you should check the dams udder and ask about production. Whether or not you are comfortable getting goats without knowing test results for at least CAE is up to you. For me / I would ask them to test her if you are interested. You pay if she is negative- they pay and keep the doe if positive.

I am wanting her for breeding purposes and to increase my herd. My homestead only accepts goats that have been tested for CAE and Johnes, but seeing as their farm does the same thing, I was wondering if she would be fine.

 

[Cedarwinds Farm]

She looks healthy enough, and $200 seems like a good price for a doe that age.
If you want her as a milker, I would ask the questions goatblessings outlined. If she's just a pet, then milk production isn't such a big deal.

 

[alwaystj9]

That's an average price for an un registered maiden ND-type doe in my area.
The pics don't really showing conformation or udder quality.
What I would want to know:
Is she possibly bred?
Shots, worming up to date?
Easy to catch, lead and handle?
How far away is she?
Good luck!

 

[happybleats]

Welcome to the goat spot.
While I find most people are honest and upfront..there are some who are not and so better to err on the safe side. If your farm has a tested herd, I personally would be cautious bringing home untested goats. Even if the farm says they only buy tested goats..isn't a tested herd. Who is to say who they purchased from tested at all...? If you really like her..ask to test. As mentioned, you can offer to pay if she's negative and they pay if she's positive. If they refuse but you really feel she's a good fit..you could bring her home and pen her away and test her. I once got a great deal on 4 yearling adga Saanen does from a lady selling out. They were untested. I penned them away from everyone and tested. 3 out of the 4 were clean. I had those goats for years. So it can work out. Just know if she's positive she would most likely have to go, that can be hard when we grow attached so quickly. Weigh out the pros and cons. There are always other goats who maybe better suit3d and tested. Trust your gut.
If you do want her, do look at her and the rest of the herd in person before making a deal. $200 is a good price...