Selling Siblings

[DesertDawn]

I spoke with the buyers on Sunday and I told them I won't let the bucklings go unless they're castrated and why. They were fine with it. They are doing online research (which I'm happy to hear) and said that some folks say it's completely fine and others say no. I educated them on keeping a buck and I think they were convinced a buck wasn't for them. They want pet goats and thought they would increase their herd by having babies so I told them that I was planning on buying an unrelated buck next year. If they want to bring their doe over when she's old enough to breed, they can do that. They live less than 5 miles from us so I provided them a solution that they seemed to be happy with. Thanks for everyone's input.

 

[Dani4Hedgies]

DDAWN,
Great job I know how hard it can be to educate people and having to redirect them is never easy. I love that not only did you stick to your "guns" you gave them a fair way to work to what they want without having to worry about them doing inbreeding.

 

[mystry]

I would wether them both and sell as wethers. You will probably lose the sale if breeding them together is their goal, but they would probably breed early and that is not good either.

 

[PJW]

We have had our first freshening, as well as, our goat's first freshening, lol! She had triplets, 1 doeling and 2 bucklings. We have a buyer for all 3 but it appears they have changed their minds on castrating both bucklings and only want one castrated. Obviously their intent is to breed brother and sister. I'm not in favor of this at all. For meat goats I could see this but these are Nigerian Dwarfs. I realize my farm, my rules but would like to know what others do and how you feel about this sort of thing. Am I making a big deal of this or would you put restrictions on the sale of siblings? TIA.

Good for you. By all means, use any rules you want. If one goes to the animal shelter to adopt an animal, they have to sign a paper stating they will spay/neuter it within a set time. Stop unwanted
breeding. I adopted two fainting goats., a doe and a buck, both young and I just wish I had Nigerian dwarfs here in Abilene, TX. Nigerian are so sweet and gentle.
PJ

 

[Latestarter]

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