Dawn Land Farm

Breeding For An Elegant Dairy Doe That Dances Like a Ballerina and Milks Like a Cow

KIDS FOR SALE

A Sweet Little Something for Everyone...

All of our 2011 babies have been sold, but we are expecting a wonderful selection of 2012 kids--some with top show/milk potential, others not-quite-so-fancy, and a few with blue eyes. Given the dire straits of the present economy, we have adjusted our pricing downwards to reflect our belief that quality goats should not be beyond the reach of every day budgets. And, because both the happiness of our goats and the satisfaction of our customers are top priorities, we take great care in matching available kids to our customer's needs. We will also negotiate discounts for multiple animal and beginning herd (buck/does) purchasers, as well as 4-H homes...Ask us!

Wondering about the pleasures and pitfalls of goat ownership?
We welcome visitors, love to teach, and enjoy showing off our goats, so please consider a visit to meet our breeding stock and youngsters. E-MAIL us for directions and more information.

Check out our 2012 Kidding Schedule--Click  HERE

2012 KIDS' PURCHASE INFORMATION

For extra sweetness, our 2012 babies will be bottle raised, as we have done previously in 2004, 2005, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, and 2011.. We wean at 8 weeks, but like to watch the babies for an additional two weeks before they move to their new homes at 10 weeks. We use this "window period" to make sure that all of our newly weaned kids are thriving without the milk component of their diets. We also like to give the boys an additional two weeks of maturation before they are "fixed" by banding.

2012 PRICING.....The price for a pet wether (fixed male) is $125 for the first/$75 each for additional. Non-papered pet/homestead quality doelings start at $200/up. Registered breeding/show quality kids start at $300. Quantity discounts will always be negotiated. We require half the purchase price as a deposit after chosen kids are "on the ground". Deposits are non-refundable if the buyer cancels the sale. When kids are ready to move on to their new homes, they will have been disbudded, tatooed, wormed, and have received at least one CDT injection and a Bo-Se injection. (We recommend that a vet administer Rabies preventive after age three months.)

ALL of our goats are ADGA registration-eligible--in 2011, we started the process of registering our breeding stock with ADGA-- and sold with: AGS registrations or registration applications (for breeding stock); written instructions for care; a complete and detailed health record; and our ongoing commitment to providing "buyer's support". We will also supply past customer references, upon request.

THANK YOU FOR YOUR INTEREST IN DAWN LAND FARM GOATS!

A FEW WORDS ABOUT OUR TEN YEARS' WORTH OF EXPERIENCE REGARDING KID RAISING METHODS...

It is our opinion that breeders must thoughtfully approach kid raising and implement methods that work for them. While we choose to bottle raise the majority of our kids--we appreciate the trusting natures of our bottle-raised kids AND like the ease of milking Moms without juggling the separating of kids--we also dam-raise on occasion. We have found absolutely NO DIFFERENCE in the immune status/health of our dam-raised versus bottle babies; all thrive and grow into fat, lovable kids! When considering the purchase of a kid--for either a pet, future show prospect, or milker--it's helpful to focus on more than kid feeding. Some questions to ask:

• Does the breeder have access to an experienced large animal vet and will that vet give a positive reference regarding herd management?
  
• Are herd practices in place to help to prevent the initiation or spread of disease (i.e. quarantine of new animals; blood testing as indicated for new adults entering the herd; purchase of breeding stock from herds that carefully document health issues; written health records for herd members)?
  
• Does the environment of the barnyard--light; clean pens, feeders, and waterers; dry, non-muddy outdoor lounging areas--promote health?
  
• Are kids active and curious and do they look healthy, with shiny coats and clear eyes, clean noses and bottoms?
  
• Will the breeder provide on-going support and education about their stock as "little bumps in the road appear"? Is the breeder knowledgeable about local associations, clubs, and on-line resources that may be helpful for beginning goat owners?
  
• How well does the breeder know the personalities, as well as conformational qualities, of herd members and are these factors considered in best matching a future owner with the proper goat(s)?