Thank you for your interest in purchasing an animal from Smiling Goat Farm.
Pricing
The pricing of the kid is based upon the dam and sire’s accolades and genetics. Prices for a doe begin at $450-$500, and then are built upon from their after assessing their genetics. Typically, the prices of our animals range from $550-$1000.
Our philosophy
We believe in quality over quantity, so that we can provide the best life for our does, and selectively produce high quality animals. As a result of this philosophy, we only breed 4-5 does per year. We find that his method works best for us and our herd.
Sales Agreement & Terms
Reservations:
After a few years of being on a pay-per-reservation system, we are going back to a waitlist where it is free to place a reservation. What we are asking is that you pay a $100 deposit once the kid is born.
When placing a reservation, you can request a back-up pairing in case the desired kid is unborn, retained, or the kid goes to someone on the list before you.
If the reservation is not fulfilled this year, then you can ask to move the reservation to the next year, or pick another pairing with available kids.
We reserve the right to refuse any sale, at any time, for any reason.
When purchasing a goat from Smiling Goat Farm, you agree that we have the right of first refusal, at the original or fair price should you sell the goat at a later time.
Unless you place a deposit on a goat, that goat is STILL for sale and will be advertised as such. We would rather not ‘hold’ goats if the buyer is unsure- it can get complicated. To make things easier, please send us a deposit so we can be sure.
At the time of sale, we will arrange a date with you to come pick up the goat(s), within a week or two of weaning. If you need your goat to stay with us beyond the pick up date, a boarding fee of $3/day per goat will be applied.
We reserve the right to retain a kid from any breeding.
Adult does
For animals that are already born, such as a five month old kid or a two year old milker, we ask that you pay half of the sale price for a deposit and the remainder at pick up. We have had too many buyers back out on a $100 deposit. Unless you place a deposit on a goat, that goat is STILL for sale and will be advertised as such. We would rather not ‘hold’ goats if the buyer is unsure, it can get complicated. To make things easier, please send us a deposit so we can be sure.
Within two weeks of the deposit being made, the doe will need to be picked up. If you need more time, we then charge a $3/day boarding fee.
What to expect
All kids come disbudded, vaccinated with the CDT vaccine, and preventatively wormed using our herbal worming system. Intact buck kids and all doe kids will be tattooed, and wethers are castrated.
Please keep in mind that once an animal is sold, we cannot guarantee its future health, growth, production, and quality. We only sell healthy animals, once an animal has left our property they are no longer our responsibility.
Once an animal is sold, they cannot return to our property unless we want the animal back.
Transportation is at the buyer’s expense. We have a few trusted transporters that buyers have used in the past and we are happy to refer them to you. The health of the animal should be a priority when it comes to transportation, and it’s up to you to choose a reliable transport.
At the transaction, you will sign two bills of sale (a copy for us and a copy for you) and receive the registration papers for ADGA. Again, once the animal leaves, they are no longer our responsibility.
Leases & more
When leasing a doe from us, you will fill out a form which we will send in to ADGA to make the lease official, as well as a Bill of Lease for us to keep on file.
If you are interested in leasing a goat from us, please reach out! We may be willing to lease to you.
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