Purchase check list (goat)

[Straw Hat Kikos]

This is my current list of questions, things I do and look at when I call or check out a goat that I may want to purchase. I am always changing and updating this list and as my list changes I will change it here too. If you have anything you have questions about, would change, or would add to the list please let me know.



Basic


Name:_______________

DOB:___/___/___

Registry:_____________

Tattoo:_______________

Color:________________

Percentage:______%

Weight:_________

Scrapie #________

Horned:_________

Reared:______________

Litter Size:____________

Litter Order:___________

Birth Weight:_________

Wean Weight:________

Wean Date:___/___/___

30 day:______

60 day:______

120 day:_____

1 year:______

Pre-wean ADG________

Post-wean ADG_______

Sire Name:_______________ Registry:_____________

Dam Name:______________ Registry:_____________



More info


Prev. Owner(s):______________________________

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CDT Shots: Y__ N__

Dates/Schedule:_____________________________

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Mites/Lice:__________________________________

Sickness:___________________________________

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BoSe shots: Y__ N__

Why and Dates/Schedule:______________________

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Copper Bolus: Y__ N__

Why and Dates/Schedule:______________________

___________________________________________

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Copper or Selenium deficient: Y__ N__ Y__ N__

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Other notes/misc:____________________________

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Reason for sale:_____________________________

CL testing:___________

CAE testing:__________

Johne's:_____________

CL/CEA/Johnes testing on any/or all goats on farm:___

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# Does on the farm:___________________________

# Bucks on the farm:__________________________

Confirmed number of goats:____________________

How much land are they on:____________________

Rotational grazing: Y__ N__

Dry Lot: Y__ N __

Pasture: Y__ N__

Woods: Y__ N __

Other:_____________________________________



Fecals


How often is he/she wormed:___________________

Wormers used:_______________________________

Fecal info:___________________________________

FAMACHA scores:_____________________________

Any issues from worms:________________________

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Current FAMACHA score:_____

Other:______________________________________

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Hooves


How often are they trimmed:___________________

Hoof rot issues:__________

Good shape:____

Avg shape:_____

Bad shape:_____

Other:_________

Trimming dates:_____________________________

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Feed


Type of feed:_____________________

How much:_______________________

How often:_______________________

Hay:____________________________

Browse/pasture info:__________________________

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Mineral type:_____________________

How fed:_________________________



Reproduction
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Ever been with dogs?
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Breeds:_________________________



Also Check:

Coat:____________________________

Teeth:___________________________

Reproductive Organs:______________

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Ears:____________________________

Snot/sneeze/cough:________________

Joints:___________________________

BCS:____________________________

Pasterns/legs:____________________

Whole body check over:____________

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[Pearce Pastures]

 

[heathen]

Wow thats awsome I think i may copy this.I currently ask Has it been wormed, what do you call i,t and how much, Will you take 50 less? lol

 

[Southern by choice]

Straw as you know our lists are pretty much the same.

I would add dairy/meat specifics and... if buying an older doe records how many litters and number of kids per litter...live/stillborn. How many needed to pulled for bottling feeding etc. This gives an idea of the does mothering ability. I wouldn't buy an animal that cannot mother well.

If buying a mature/proven buck.... depending on how many he's fathered... what does he produce? 50/50, mostly bucks, does? A buck that produces bucklings over and over....I pass.

Also check for wry-tail... I'm pretty sure it is a genetic issue and can be passed on. It is in chickens..I cull anything with wry-tail.

 

[Straw Hat Kikos]

Straw as you know our lists are pretty much the same.

I would add dairy/meat specifics and... if buying an older doe records how many litters and number of kids per litter...live/stillborn. How many needed to pulled for bottling feeding etc. This gives an idea of the does mothering ability. I wouldn't buy an animal that cannot mother well.

If buying a mature/proven buck.... depending on how many he's fathered... what does he produce? 50/50, mostly bucks, does? A buck that produces bucklings over and over....I pass.

Also check for wry-tail... I'm pretty sure it is a genetic issue and can be passed on. It is in chickens..I cull anything with wry-tail.

Mostly the same but I do have a fair amount more on mine. Go check your out.

Also that should all be covered in reproduction and I will bring my kidding sheets for does that covers ALL things birth so that's covered too. That way I know all about the buck's reproduction history and does kidding history.

Yes, I didn't put that on there because I didn't see a need to it. That's not something you miss or forget to look at.

 

[BaileBeatha]

I realize this is an old post, but I'm looking at NDs for the near (hopefully) future, and this list is a great place to start crackin down on what I need/want and things to look out for. Thanks for the comprehensive list! Very helpful for a newbie goat owner to start researching prospects!

 

[Southern by choice]

I realize this is an old post, but I'm looking at NDs for the near (hopefully) future, and this list is a great place to start crackin down on what I need/want and things to look out for. Thanks for the comprehensive list! Very helpful for a newbie goat owner to start researching prospects!

This was my old farm partner- he with Kikos and us with Dairy goats
I have a similar list that is tweaked from time to time- http://www.winginitfarms.com/buyers-checklist

Goats are awesome! You will love them!

 

[BaileBeatha]

This was my old farm partner- he with Kikos and us with Dairy goats
I have a similar list that is tweaked from time to time- http://www.winginitfarms.com/buyers-checklist

Goats are awesome! You will love them!

Thanks! That's very helpful! I want to research each aspect and figure out exactly what to look for. I appreciate all the help I can get. I am very excited about this!