We're so glad you've found your way here!! This page should answer any questions about our sales and transfer process. We really do appreciate the time you're taking to read this page and learn more about our policies.
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Feel free to contact us if you have any questions about our goats, our sales policy, are curious about starting a herd of your own, or are wondering if goats are right for you. Goats aren't right for everyone (can you believe it???!!!), but we are happy to discuss your needs, concerns, and desires, to help you on your way to the wonderful world of goat ownership!
Our commitment to our animals does not end when they leave the farm. We are always here to help answer any questions you may have about goat care and husbandry, and we always enjoy getting updates on how our animals are doing in their new homes!
We want you to be happy with your purchase, and we want the goats that we have poured so much of our lives into to go to good homes. That is why we have a sales policy to govern the sale of our goats.
Please note that we will not sell you our goats if you do not currently have goats on your farm, unless you purchase two goats (wethers make great companions). Goats are herd animals and need the companionship of other goats (humans, other livestock, or pets don't count).
Reserving/Purchasing goat kids: We like to keep things simple. We don't require a deposit to reserve unborn kids. Simply let us know what pairing you would like to be on the waitlist for, and I will notify you of any available kids before we market them to the public. Preference will be given to performance homes (DHIR, Show, LA, Classification). We reserve the right to retain any goat for our own breeding program at any time up until the goat leaves our farm (Deposit and any payment that has been made will be refunded if that happens). Once you are notified of an available kid you will have 48 hours to let us know if you would like to make a purchase, at which point we will require a $100 deposit to hold the kid for you until weaning or in the case of a doeling, until her dam is done with her ten month milk test (unless we decide to dry her off early). Once you have agreed to make a purchase, we expect to receive the deposit within 48 hours, or you will forfeit your reservation, and we will contact the next person on the list. Deposits are taken via credit card using a Stripe payment page we will provide a link for. In the event that something happens to the kid you have reserved, between the time that the deposit was received and pickup, your deposit will be refunded or applied to another kid. Whichever you prefer. We do not offer goats with horns. All our kids are disbudded within the first week of birth unless naturally polled. We cannot guarantee that a goat we sell will not grow scurs. We try our best to disbud them properly, but sometimes in spite of our best efforts, they still grow scurs (especially the bucks). Our kids are sold with ADGA and AGS registration applications. After many years of careful observation, we have opted to no longer give young goats CDT vaccines. If the CDT vaccine is important to you, then it is your responsibility to find a qualified veterinarian who can assist you after the purchase.
Purchasing adult goats: A $100 deposit will hold an adult goat until pickup. Adult goats need to be picked up within two weeks, and the balance paid in full. If they are not picked up within the two-week time period, then a boarding fee of $20/week will be applied to the final cost of the goat. A doe sold as bred will come with proof of pregnancy via a blood test sent to UBRL for analysis before she is picked up. Pregnant does MUST be picked up at least 8 weeks before their due date (I recommend 3 months) or else we will not allow the doe to go to her new home until at least 3 weeks after she has given birth (the $20/week boarding fee will also apply). If this happens, then the resulting offspring will become the property of Cottonwood Hollow. Adult goats come with their AGS and ADGA registration papers (If they are specified as being registered with both) and bill of sale, as well as a service memo if sold as bred.
Payment/Transport: We prefer payment in cash, but will accept checks if the ENTIRE PAYMENT is received at least two weeks before pickup. Any and all costs associated with shipping/transportation are the responsibility of the buyer. Transportation and all shipping arrangements are the responsibility of the buyer. Currently, we do not airship. In the event that you are unable to pick up the goat on the agreed-upon time, then boarding arrangements will need to be made, and a boarding fee of $20/week will apply. If you back out for any reason, then your deposit and any other payments made up to that point will be forfeited, and the goat will be re-listed for sale. While I hope to never feel the need to do so, I reserve the right to refuse any sale without explanation (your deposit will be refunded, of course). All goats are sold as healthy at the time of departure. No other guarantees are made to the future health, height, or quality of the animal being sold. Our herd is tested and negative for CAE, CL, and Johne's. If CVI paperwork is needed to cross state lines, it is the buyer's responsibility to give us a minimum of two weeks' notice before the planned pickup date for us to get an appointment and for our vet to complete the necessary paperwork. All costs involved for the CVI, our driving time, fuel, and any other expenses that become necessary are the buyer's responsibility. If any extra testing beyond the CVI is needed for a goat to enter the buyer's region, it is the buyer's responsibility to let us know and to do so with at least a 2-week notice.
After Sale/Home Care: Any time that a goat transfers to a new home is a stressful time for them. This is especially difficult for kids who have recently been weaned. The stress can affect their immune systems, their appetites, and behavior.
You may experience any of these issues or none of these issues. We can not guarantee that adjusting to their new home will always be easy for them, but we do our best to prepare them and you. With that said, we will give them an herbal dewormer before they leave. If you would like to use the products we use, let us know ahead of time (two weeks) so that you will have time to order these products, otherwise, you'll need to have any of your preferred items on hand to take care of any issues that you might experience. If you have questions, please ask before pickup. We will also provide you with a small selection of the brome hay and alfalfa that we feed to encourage a good feed adjustment as well. It's also recommended that you bring an empty 5-gallon bucket with a lid, and we will send you water that they are drinking here. Hydration during a stressful period is so important! At times, there may be a lot of crying and vocalizing by the goats, especially kids, upon arrival at their new home. Your new goat friend may be shy at first as well, everything is new to him or her.... Be patient, loving, gentle, and encouraging. Some of our most skittish goats in the beginning have become our absolute friendliest favorites later on.
Finally....We will assume that you've read all of this pertinent information and are in agreement before you make a purchase. We want this to be a smooth and enjoyable process for you and for the goats! We are so thankful for your consideration of a Cottonwood Hollow goat and can't wait to work with you!
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Feel free to contact us if you have any questions about our goats, our sales policy, are curious about starting a herd of your own, or are wondering if goats are right for you. Goats aren't right for everyone (can you believe it???!!!), but we are happy to discuss your needs, concerns, and desires, to help you on your way to the wonderful world of goat ownership!
Our commitment to our animals does not end when they leave the farm. We are always here to help answer any questions you may have about goat care and husbandry, and we always enjoy getting updates on how our animals are doing in their new homes!
We want you to be happy with your purchase, and we want the goats that we have poured so much of our lives into to go to good homes. That is why we have a sales policy to govern the sale of our goats.
Please note that we will not sell you our goats if you do not currently have goats on your farm, unless you purchase two goats (wethers make great companions). Goats are herd animals and need the companionship of other goats (humans, other livestock, or pets don't count).
Reserving/Purchasing goat kids: We like to keep things simple. We don't require a deposit to reserve unborn kids. Simply let us know what pairing you would like to be on the waitlist for, and I will notify you of any available kids before we market them to the public. Preference will be given to performance homes (DHIR, Show, LA, Classification). We reserve the right to retain any goat for our own breeding program at any time up until the goat leaves our farm (Deposit and any payment that has been made will be refunded if that happens). Once you are notified of an available kid you will have 48 hours to let us know if you would like to make a purchase, at which point we will require a $100 deposit to hold the kid for you until weaning or in the case of a doeling, until her dam is done with her ten month milk test (unless we decide to dry her off early). Once you have agreed to make a purchase, we expect to receive the deposit within 48 hours, or you will forfeit your reservation, and we will contact the next person on the list. Deposits are taken via credit card using a Stripe payment page we will provide a link for. In the event that something happens to the kid you have reserved, between the time that the deposit was received and pickup, your deposit will be refunded or applied to another kid. Whichever you prefer. We do not offer goats with horns. All our kids are disbudded within the first week of birth unless naturally polled. We cannot guarantee that a goat we sell will not grow scurs. We try our best to disbud them properly, but sometimes in spite of our best efforts, they still grow scurs (especially the bucks). Our kids are sold with ADGA and AGS registration applications. After many years of careful observation, we have opted to no longer give young goats CDT vaccines. If the CDT vaccine is important to you, then it is your responsibility to find a qualified veterinarian who can assist you after the purchase.
Purchasing adult goats: A $100 deposit will hold an adult goat until pickup. Adult goats need to be picked up within two weeks, and the balance paid in full. If they are not picked up within the two-week time period, then a boarding fee of $20/week will be applied to the final cost of the goat. A doe sold as bred will come with proof of pregnancy via a blood test sent to UBRL for analysis before she is picked up. Pregnant does MUST be picked up at least 8 weeks before their due date (I recommend 3 months) or else we will not allow the doe to go to her new home until at least 3 weeks after she has given birth (the $20/week boarding fee will also apply). If this happens, then the resulting offspring will become the property of Cottonwood Hollow. Adult goats come with their AGS and ADGA registration papers (If they are specified as being registered with both) and bill of sale, as well as a service memo if sold as bred.
Payment/Transport: We prefer payment in cash, but will accept checks if the ENTIRE PAYMENT is received at least two weeks before pickup. Any and all costs associated with shipping/transportation are the responsibility of the buyer. Transportation and all shipping arrangements are the responsibility of the buyer. Currently, we do not airship. In the event that you are unable to pick up the goat on the agreed-upon time, then boarding arrangements will need to be made, and a boarding fee of $20/week will apply. If you back out for any reason, then your deposit and any other payments made up to that point will be forfeited, and the goat will be re-listed for sale. While I hope to never feel the need to do so, I reserve the right to refuse any sale without explanation (your deposit will be refunded, of course). All goats are sold as healthy at the time of departure. No other guarantees are made to the future health, height, or quality of the animal being sold. Our herd is tested and negative for CAE, CL, and Johne's. If CVI paperwork is needed to cross state lines, it is the buyer's responsibility to give us a minimum of two weeks' notice before the planned pickup date for us to get an appointment and for our vet to complete the necessary paperwork. All costs involved for the CVI, our driving time, fuel, and any other expenses that become necessary are the buyer's responsibility. If any extra testing beyond the CVI is needed for a goat to enter the buyer's region, it is the buyer's responsibility to let us know and to do so with at least a 2-week notice.
After Sale/Home Care: Any time that a goat transfers to a new home is a stressful time for them. This is especially difficult for kids who have recently been weaned. The stress can affect their immune systems, their appetites, and behavior.
You may experience any of these issues or none of these issues. We can not guarantee that adjusting to their new home will always be easy for them, but we do our best to prepare them and you. With that said, we will give them an herbal dewormer before they leave. If you would like to use the products we use, let us know ahead of time (two weeks) so that you will have time to order these products, otherwise, you'll need to have any of your preferred items on hand to take care of any issues that you might experience. If you have questions, please ask before pickup. We will also provide you with a small selection of the brome hay and alfalfa that we feed to encourage a good feed adjustment as well. It's also recommended that you bring an empty 5-gallon bucket with a lid, and we will send you water that they are drinking here. Hydration during a stressful period is so important! At times, there may be a lot of crying and vocalizing by the goats, especially kids, upon arrival at their new home. Your new goat friend may be shy at first as well, everything is new to him or her.... Be patient, loving, gentle, and encouraging. Some of our most skittish goats in the beginning have become our absolute friendliest favorites later on.
Finally....We will assume that you've read all of this pertinent information and are in agreement before you make a purchase. We want this to be a smooth and enjoyable process for you and for the goats! We are so thankful for your consideration of a Cottonwood Hollow goat and can't wait to work with you!
If you are a new customer, please complete our pre-purchase questionnaire before contacting us. You can mention in the form what goat(s) you are interested in and we will honor the order we receive the request.
Thank you!
