Prancing Pony Farm Sales Policies
GENERAL SALES POLICY INFO:
We require a non-refundable Reservation Fee of $300 to hold any animal we have for sale or to hold spots on upcoming kidding seasons. Reservations are non-refundable. If you back out of the sale for any reason you forfeit the fee, even if we have another buyer for the animal. If you do not pick up the animal by the agreed upon date you may forfeit your deposit. (But we will try to accommodate a later pick-up if we can. Communication is key!) The only exception is if WE cancel the sale or the animal becomes unavailable and we do not have a suitable replacement for you then we will refund your reservation fee.
Goat reservations are breed and gender specific and are filled in the order received, after any kids we choose to retain. We do not guarantee you’ll get your choice of color, eye color, generation or a specific pairing. Breed and gender choices aren’t interchangeable and can’t be switched later so please choose wisely when making your reservation. If you change your mind and decline the animals you reserved once they are offered to you you will forfeit your deposit immediately and be taken off the reservation list.
We accept cash, credit or debit for your deposit and for the final payment. Please bring exact change if paying in cash. We do not accept checks.
We reserve the right to cancel any sale for any reason. If we choose to cancel a sale, we will refund ALL reservation paid.
We price our animals according to the time and investment we have in them. We feel our prices are more than fair and they are non-negotiable. (This means no bargaining.) We do NOT give multi animal discounts. We reserve the right to increase our prices at any time.
We do not have an unpaid waiting list but we keep our website updated with what we have available, our breeding plan for goats. We can take reservations for goat kids before they are born. Paid reservations are the only way to ensure you get the animal you want and are honored first come, first served. We reserve the right to retain any animal born for ourselves BEFORE filling deposits.
All animals should be picked up by the designated dates/ages listed below. We will generally allow a 72 hour window for you to arrange pick up of your goat. If you need more time we will try to accommodate you but this MUST be pre-arranged. We may be able to board the animal for an additional time while you prepare their new home but this needs to be agreed upon ahead of time. If you do not pick up your animal in a timely fashion or make arrangements with us for a longer stay it will be considered abandoned and will be re-sold and all deposits forfeited.
Goats are herd animals and should go to a home with another goat. This can be another goat you already own or you can purchase two or more from us. A dog is not a proper substitute for a goat buddy since dogs are not herd animals and do not interact the way goats do. Horses and ponies make good goat companions but they still need a goat friend to thrive. For this reason we cannot sell single goats unless they are going to a home that already has goats.
All does and bucks will be microchipped before leaving the farm, for registration purposes as well as the National Scrapie ID Program.(Wether kids do not need ID.) All goat kids are disbudded, no exceptions. We do everything in our power to prevent scurs but can’t guarantee the kids won’t have any as Dwarf and Mini goats are particularly hard to disbud properly. Usually any scurs remain small and don’t present a problem.
Wethers will usually be banded before going to new homes, unless they aren’t mature enough. You don’t need to do anything to the area. It will take a few weeks to a month or so for the process to be complete so if you are purchasing a doe and a wether you may need to separate them for a while or use a buck apron as they can be fertile at a young age, even with the band on.
Doe and buck kids will come with all necessary REGISTRATION APPLICATIONS upon pick-up. If you have any issues or questions during the registration process, feel free to contact us. You will need to check each registry’s website for up to date instructions and fees for registering your new goat(s).Wethers will not be registered if going as pets but if you’re purchasing a show wether we will be happy to provide registration applications.
Goat kids will be eating alfalfa and grass hay and Craftsmin loose minerals and will be able to go without milk when they go to new homes. They don’t need grain and grain isn’t recommended for wethers or bucks, especially, because of the risk of urinary calculi.
We dam raise our kids as much as possible for the health and well being of the goats and do not generally sell bottle babies. Occasionally we have kids that are rejected by their moms and have to be bottle fed, or kids from large litters who we need to supplement.
We raise our herd as naturally and holistically as possible, focusing on proper management and excellent nutrition to keep our goats healthy and build strong immune systems. Therefore we have chosen not vaccinate our goats. We do keep Tetanus and CDT ANTITOXIN on hand in case of emergency or injury. If you would like your goat vaccinated you can buy the vaccine at any feed store or Tractor Supply and administer it when you take them home.
We do not routinely deworm our goats as this can lead to dewormer resistance. Instead we rely on clinical signs and fecals and only deworm on an “as needed” basis. Because of our dry climate we have little problems with worms and don’t need to deworm often.
Coccidiosis can be a real problem and deadly with baby goats. Cocci ostocysts live in ALL goats but stress (weather, weaning, overcrowding, going to a new home, etc) can cause them to multiply in the kids’ bodies. We practice Coccidiosis prevention in our kids. Kids are treated every 3 weeks, starting at 3 weeks, with Toltrazuril and just before going to new homes. Any kids that get diarrhea are also treated immediately. WE RECOMMEND ALL NEW GOAT OWNERS KEEP COCCIDIOSIS MEDICATION ON HAND! Dewormers don’t treat Coccidiosis. You can get the medication from your vet. Keep some on hand in case the vet is closed when you need it! We use Toltrazuril but you can use whatever your vet recommends.
New goat owners should be aware that weaning, rapid temperature changes, damp weather, extreme heat, and going to a new home can cause stress in goats. Stressed goats can be more susceptible to parasites and pneumonia. Goats can literally get sick overnight! Learn the warning signs to watch out for: diarrhea, runny nose, congested lungs, lethargy, anorexia, fever, depression, etc. Have a trusted small ruminant veterinarian lined up and/or medication on hand BEFORE bringing home your goats!
Goats are prey animals and it’s their instinct to be wary of predators, including humans. Goats have innate temperaments, just like humans. Some are naturally extroverted and friendly and some are more introverted and shy, even nervous. This really is more related to personality and handling than feeding method. We handle our kids as much as possible to get them used to humans but some will still be shyer than others and even very friendly kids can become shy in a new environment. Goats don’t like to be chased and trying to force them to befriend you won’t win them over. The best thing to do is to sit quietly near them and allow them to get curious about you. Offering food treats helps. If you have another goat that is friendly it often helps the shy goat to trust you. Goats are very curious and smart so just be patient and in time they will learn to trust you.
We highly suggest you try Clicker Training with your new goat, especially if it’s on the shy side. Clicker Training is a marvelous method of positive reinforcement training that works with all species and is great for instilling confidence in animals and is great fun for humans and animals alike. You can find lots of info on the internet pertaining to dogs and horses that will work with goats. A good place to start is by reading Reaching the Animal Mind, by Karen Pryor.
ADULT GOATS:
Occasionally we have adult goats for sale. All registration papers will be signed over to the buyer at the time of purchase. If a doe is sold pregnant we cannot guarentee that she will remain pregnant or what the outcome will be. Change is stressful to goats and moving during pregnancy sometimes causes problems. Therefore we don’t charge extra for a pregnant doe. The sales price is based on the doe’s value and any kids are a bonus. ☺️
If a doe is sold in milk we can’t guarantee what her production will be in her new home, nor what her behavior will be like. Again, change is stressful to goats and production could drop because of stress, change of diet or environment, missing their herdmates, etc. Also not all goats take readily to new people right away so this might affect their behavior on the stand. We can and will tell you what the production and behavior of the goat was under our care, and will provide copies of DHIA records if available, but we can’t guarentee your results will be the same, especially at first. The best advice we can give is to take your time, be patient and get to know your new goat but not to expect too much right away. Once she bonds with you and adapts to her new environment and routine things should improve.
We require a non-refundable Reservation Fee of $300 to hold any animal we have for sale or to hold spots on upcoming kidding seasons. Reservations are non-refundable. If you back out of the sale for any reason you forfeit the fee, even if we have another buyer for the animal. If you do not pick up the animal by the agreed upon date you may forfeit your deposit. (But we will try to accommodate a later pick-up if we can. Communication is key!) The only exception is if WE cancel the sale or the animal becomes unavailable and we do not have a suitable replacement for you then we will refund your reservation fee.
Goat reservations are breed and gender specific and are filled in the order received, after any kids we choose to retain. We do not guarantee you’ll get your choice of color, eye color, generation or a specific pairing. Breed and gender choices aren’t interchangeable and can’t be switched later so please choose wisely when making your reservation. If you change your mind and decline the animals you reserved once they are offered to you you will forfeit your deposit immediately and be taken off the reservation list.
We accept cash, credit or debit for your deposit and for the final payment. Please bring exact change if paying in cash. We do not accept checks.
We reserve the right to cancel any sale for any reason. If we choose to cancel a sale, we will refund ALL reservation paid.
We price our animals according to the time and investment we have in them. We feel our prices are more than fair and they are non-negotiable. (This means no bargaining.) We do NOT give multi animal discounts. We reserve the right to increase our prices at any time.
We do not have an unpaid waiting list but we keep our website updated with what we have available, our breeding plan for goats. We can take reservations for goat kids before they are born. Paid reservations are the only way to ensure you get the animal you want and are honored first come, first served. We reserve the right to retain any animal born for ourselves BEFORE filling deposits.
All animals should be picked up by the designated dates/ages listed below. We will generally allow a 72 hour window for you to arrange pick up of your goat. If you need more time we will try to accommodate you but this MUST be pre-arranged. We may be able to board the animal for an additional time while you prepare their new home but this needs to be agreed upon ahead of time. If you do not pick up your animal in a timely fashion or make arrangements with us for a longer stay it will be considered abandoned and will be re-sold and all deposits forfeited.
Goats are herd animals and should go to a home with another goat. This can be another goat you already own or you can purchase two or more from us. A dog is not a proper substitute for a goat buddy since dogs are not herd animals and do not interact the way goats do. Horses and ponies make good goat companions but they still need a goat friend to thrive. For this reason we cannot sell single goats unless they are going to a home that already has goats.
All does and bucks will be microchipped before leaving the farm, for registration purposes as well as the National Scrapie ID Program.(Wether kids do not need ID.) All goat kids are disbudded, no exceptions. We do everything in our power to prevent scurs but can’t guarantee the kids won’t have any as Dwarf and Mini goats are particularly hard to disbud properly. Usually any scurs remain small and don’t present a problem.
Wethers will usually be banded before going to new homes, unless they aren’t mature enough. You don’t need to do anything to the area. It will take a few weeks to a month or so for the process to be complete so if you are purchasing a doe and a wether you may need to separate them for a while or use a buck apron as they can be fertile at a young age, even with the band on.
Doe and buck kids will come with all necessary REGISTRATION APPLICATIONS upon pick-up. If you have any issues or questions during the registration process, feel free to contact us. You will need to check each registry’s website for up to date instructions and fees for registering your new goat(s).Wethers will not be registered if going as pets but if you’re purchasing a show wether we will be happy to provide registration applications.
Goat kids will be eating alfalfa and grass hay and Craftsmin loose minerals and will be able to go without milk when they go to new homes. They don’t need grain and grain isn’t recommended for wethers or bucks, especially, because of the risk of urinary calculi.
We dam raise our kids as much as possible for the health and well being of the goats and do not generally sell bottle babies. Occasionally we have kids that are rejected by their moms and have to be bottle fed, or kids from large litters who we need to supplement.
We raise our herd as naturally and holistically as possible, focusing on proper management and excellent nutrition to keep our goats healthy and build strong immune systems. Therefore we have chosen not vaccinate our goats. We do keep Tetanus and CDT ANTITOXIN on hand in case of emergency or injury. If you would like your goat vaccinated you can buy the vaccine at any feed store or Tractor Supply and administer it when you take them home.
We do not routinely deworm our goats as this can lead to dewormer resistance. Instead we rely on clinical signs and fecals and only deworm on an “as needed” basis. Because of our dry climate we have little problems with worms and don’t need to deworm often.
Coccidiosis can be a real problem and deadly with baby goats. Cocci ostocysts live in ALL goats but stress (weather, weaning, overcrowding, going to a new home, etc) can cause them to multiply in the kids’ bodies. We practice Coccidiosis prevention in our kids. Kids are treated every 3 weeks, starting at 3 weeks, with Toltrazuril and just before going to new homes. Any kids that get diarrhea are also treated immediately. WE RECOMMEND ALL NEW GOAT OWNERS KEEP COCCIDIOSIS MEDICATION ON HAND! Dewormers don’t treat Coccidiosis. You can get the medication from your vet. Keep some on hand in case the vet is closed when you need it! We use Toltrazuril but you can use whatever your vet recommends.
New goat owners should be aware that weaning, rapid temperature changes, damp weather, extreme heat, and going to a new home can cause stress in goats. Stressed goats can be more susceptible to parasites and pneumonia. Goats can literally get sick overnight! Learn the warning signs to watch out for: diarrhea, runny nose, congested lungs, lethargy, anorexia, fever, depression, etc. Have a trusted small ruminant veterinarian lined up and/or medication on hand BEFORE bringing home your goats!
Goats are prey animals and it’s their instinct to be wary of predators, including humans. Goats have innate temperaments, just like humans. Some are naturally extroverted and friendly and some are more introverted and shy, even nervous. This really is more related to personality and handling than feeding method. We handle our kids as much as possible to get them used to humans but some will still be shyer than others and even very friendly kids can become shy in a new environment. Goats don’t like to be chased and trying to force them to befriend you won’t win them over. The best thing to do is to sit quietly near them and allow them to get curious about you. Offering food treats helps. If you have another goat that is friendly it often helps the shy goat to trust you. Goats are very curious and smart so just be patient and in time they will learn to trust you.
We highly suggest you try Clicker Training with your new goat, especially if it’s on the shy side. Clicker Training is a marvelous method of positive reinforcement training that works with all species and is great for instilling confidence in animals and is great fun for humans and animals alike. You can find lots of info on the internet pertaining to dogs and horses that will work with goats. A good place to start is by reading Reaching the Animal Mind, by Karen Pryor.
ADULT GOATS:
Occasionally we have adult goats for sale. All registration papers will be signed over to the buyer at the time of purchase. If a doe is sold pregnant we cannot guarentee that she will remain pregnant or what the outcome will be. Change is stressful to goats and moving during pregnancy sometimes causes problems. Therefore we don’t charge extra for a pregnant doe. The sales price is based on the doe’s value and any kids are a bonus. ☺️
If a doe is sold in milk we can’t guarantee what her production will be in her new home, nor what her behavior will be like. Again, change is stressful to goats and production could drop because of stress, change of diet or environment, missing their herdmates, etc. Also not all goats take readily to new people right away so this might affect their behavior on the stand. We can and will tell you what the production and behavior of the goat was under our care, and will provide copies of DHIA records if available, but we can’t guarentee your results will be the same, especially at first. The best advice we can give is to take your time, be patient and get to know your new goat but not to expect too much right away. Once she bonds with you and adapts to her new environment and routine things should improve.
PICK UP INFO:
(Some suggestions for bringing your new addition home) We accept cash or PayPal for any balance due at the time of pickup. We do not accept checks. Please be sure to bring exact change if paying in cash. Also please bring an appropriate carrier or cage for you new goat.
(Some suggestions for bringing your new addition home) We accept cash or PayPal for any balance due at the time of pickup. We do not accept checks. Please be sure to bring exact change if paying in cash. Also please bring an appropriate carrier or cage for you new goat.
- Goats may be shipped by ground transport if the arrangements are made in writing ahead of time and the buyer makes all arrangements and pays all associated fees and expenses. We do NOT deliver goats. We cannot meet partway. It's the buyer's responsibility to handle all arrangements and pay for all related expenses.
- Miniature Dairy goats do best in a dog crate, large for adults and medium to large for kids. Again, inside the closed vehicle is safer than in the back of a pickup. Goats can also be transported in a horse trailer but this is usually overkill for Mini goats. ☺️ We do recommend that you add hay to whatever they will be traveling in to give them stable footing and something to nibble on to calm them, as well as to soak up any urine. Closed airline style crates are usually better than wire cages for retaining accidents! Trust us on this one! 😂
ADDITIONAL GENERAL SALES POLICY INFO:
All animals will have a "ready by" date on their ad. If you are unable to arrange pick up of your animal by that date or within the time periods stated above (or any other time frame agreed upon at the time of deposit or later) you may forfeit all monies paid to Prancing Pony Farm and the animal may be relisted
RETURNS/REFUNDS/REPLACEMENTS:
All animals are healthy and sound to the best of our knowledge. It’s the buyer’s responsibility to thoroughly inspect the animal before purchase. Illnesses and injury are not our responsibility once the animal leaves our farm, nor will we refund an animal due to sickness or death after they leave our farm.
All animals will have a "ready by" date on their ad. If you are unable to arrange pick up of your animal by that date or within the time periods stated above (or any other time frame agreed upon at the time of deposit or later) you may forfeit all monies paid to Prancing Pony Farm and the animal may be relisted
RETURNS/REFUNDS/REPLACEMENTS:
All animals are healthy and sound to the best of our knowledge. It’s the buyer’s responsibility to thoroughly inspect the animal before purchase. Illnesses and injury are not our responsibility once the animal leaves our farm, nor will we refund an animal due to sickness or death after they leave our farm.