Dawn Land Farm

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

KIDS FOR SALE--New Babies Are Here!

2008 kids have started arriving--lots of doelings so far!--and we are very excited about their milk and show potential. Our "girl luck" can't hold out forever though, so we are sure to have another crop of "supersweet" pet wethers too. We welcome visitors, love to teach, and enjoy showing off our goats, so please consider a visit to meet our breeding stock and youngsters before making an informal reservation for 2008 kids.

2008 KIDS' PURCHASE INFORMATION

For extra sweetness, most of our 2008 babies will be bottle raised, as we have done previously in 2004, 2005, and 2007. 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.

2008 PRICING.....The price for a pet wether (fixed male) is $150 or $275/pair. Non-papered pet doelings start at $200/up. Registered breeding/show quality kids start at $350. We require a $50 deposit per wether and a $100 deposit per breeding quality kid, 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 (2) CDT injections and a Bo-Se injection. (We recommend that a vet administer Rabies preventive after age three months.)

ALL of our goats are 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!

THE 2008 LINE UP OF AVAILABLE KIDS
Is Below!

--Our Next "Batch" of Kids is Due in Early June--
E-MAIL Inquiries Welcome

A FEW WORDS ABOUT OUR SIX 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)?