Baby Goat Care

We believe in making sure that all of our animals receive the best medical care and attention to their health. We promise healthy goats and quality milk.

What will the new babies have in terms of health care?

• Moms will receive a CDT (Clostridium and Tetnus) vaccine prior to kidding.
• De-worm Mom – 1 day after birth
• Dose kids with Probios – 3 days after birth
• Disbud kids 1-1.5 weeks after birth
• First CDT vaccine is 3-4 weeks after birth
• Coccidia prevention plan begins around 3-4 weeks
• Castrate bucklings that are not being retained for breeding at 4-6 weeks
• Start an herbal worm prevention at 5-6 weeks
• The kids second CDT vaccine at 6-8 weeks
• Trim hooves at 8 weeks
• They have been fed alfalfa/grass hay free choice.
• It is common for shipped kids to get “shipping fever” after arriving in their new home, due to stress, etc. Always watch your new arrivals for runny noses & eyes, & loose stools.

How should I plan to travel with or ship the goats?

• All goats need a health certificate to fly. The base cost is $55, but you are responsible for knowing what tests your state requires. Additional costs will be added depending on which extra tests are needed.
• Goats Travel very well in dog kennels. Two babies can fly together for the same cost as one in a 300 size dog kennel.
• You should expect to pay an average of $350 for a flight.
• The kennels are around $60 for a 300, larger are more.
• Buyers are required to pay in full for the goats, kennel, and vet before we will ship.
• Buyers are responsible for arrangement of shipping, though once a deposit is received, we can help with this, and we can make all air reservations, but if on the ground, the buyers are responsible.
• We do not charge for gas to and from the airport or to the vet.

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