Im just looking around. Some places have them for pretty cheap. If we get ready for some, I'll definitely look on FB and Craigslist before buying anything from a breeder.
If I get goats, I'll definitely talk to the previous owner and figure out what shelter they have, what brand of feed and mineral they give, type of hay, supplements, and all that good stuff.
I'm not going to be able to get these 2 bucklings. Dad just doesnt have time to build a shelter and put up a fence and I can't. Maybe we can work on it this winter and get a few next year. I think milk would just pile up, so I dont see a need for a milking doe, but may still get a doe and a doe...
To answer some of the things you guys have...
There are 2 bucklings I could buy. She may have castrated them but I doubt it. So I could get both and castrate if n2it castrated. I just dont know if I'm ready to spend $300 on 2 goats. I have seen them around here for $50 at times. I also dont...
I may be getting some NDs but I need to learn about them first. If anyone can give me any information that would be great and I have a few specific questions.
1. Is $150 too much for 1 intact buckling?
2. Do I need 2 goats or can I keep just 1?
3 Do they need hay all year, or just in winter...