We will not be breeding kids for 2008

You’ve found the most exciting page on our website! We’re perfectionists and we’ve tossed, turned and lost sleep when doing all the figuring out between the breeding pairs on this page. Much thought and care is placed on pairs we choose for sire and dam to maintain the breed as a true miniature working dairy goat. The guessing and second guessing never ends. Our kids are dam raised because we strongly believe in the natural way of raising goats. We have seen where dam raised kids are healthier physically, mentally, and emotionally if they are raised affectionately 24 hours a day by their true "mommies.” Goat mothers are some of the most loving, caring and giving mothers on the planet. We have a very small, selective herd and spend a lot of time handling and socializing our kids (we love them up big time) so that our buyers get the best of both worlds. We also offer bottle baby options as outlined in our terms of sale, listed below.
 

TERMS OF SALE:
 

      We breed our does in the fall for spring kidding. Our goal is to have all does kid in early April. We dam raise our kids unless otherwise requested with an additional $50 deposit for bottle feeding. Bottle fed babies must be picked up within 7 days after birth. Kids are available as early as April if they are bottle babies or late May if they are dam raised. Our spare time is spent handling all our kids. This produces a very friendly, loving kid goat and our past buyers will gladly attest to. We are a 4H friendly breeder and offer discounts to children that are members of a 4H. We may also offer discount packages on multi-goat purchases.
 

• A $50.00 deposit per goat will hold a goat until full payment is received (a hold is placed on check orders until the check clears) and the animal leaves our farm. We can help with transportation to neighboring states on an as needed, individual basis for an additional reasonable fee. We do not offer shipping via airlines at this time.
   
• Our breeding schedule outlined below is subject to change. We reserve the right to retain ANY kid born on our farm even if a deposit has been placed on that kid. If this happens, your deposit will be placed on your second kid of choice. Deposits are non-refundable unless your second choice is not available. In that event, we will refund your deposit or you may put it on another kid for next kidding season.
   
• We accept deposits via Paypal, personal check (held until clears), or money order. Final payment is expected at or right before pick up. Sorry, no personal checks for final payment, however, Paypal, money orders or cash are gladly accepted.
   
• Does that are highlighted in Red may be for sale after kidding. **This is especially convenient for people looking for a goat that can instantly provide milk for the table.
   
• Most bucks born on our farm will be wethered within 6 weeks of age unless they and their dam meet our high standards. Many bucks are really not suitable herd sire material; only the ones whose dams have excellent udder placement and milk capacity will be considered. The buckling himself must have great lines, proportion, and an extra little spark to even be considered.
   
• If you would like to reserve a buck kid, please call me as soon as possible. As of this writing, the doe I have with the best udder qualities is Ruby Red. I did have a buckling purchased from last year’s breeding between Stella and CandyMan. Every year is different and we’ll see what this year brings!
   

      Our desire is to provide quality goats that you will be pleased with in purchasing. To that end we strive to breed livestock that will meet your needs, whether it's for show, breed characteristics needed in your breeding program, milk for your table, or for that all important pet that will be a part of your lives for a long time. If at any time you feel your purchase is not to the standards we have set for our buyers, contact us and we will work out an amiable solution. Thank you for your on-line visit today!

      Applause goes out to Aletha Moody of HappyTailz Farm in Mayville, MI whom I fondly refer to as “my partner in goat crimes!” My life of crime began when I started breeding my herd without my husband’s knowledge. Aletha and I would sneak bucks and does in and out of my farm always keeping a cautious eye on hubby and keeping up with his work schedule. When John finally figured out what I was up to, it was spring and four kids had already hit the ground --Goatastic Acres was born! He was first in line to hug and hold them. Aletha and I have planned many fun and crazy escapades again this past year and it has been a real blast.