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Livestock => Goats => Topic started by: Hepkat62 on August 04, 2017, 05:01:01 pm

Title: Goats wanted
Post by: Hepkat62 on August 04, 2017, 05:01:01 pm
Hi all...just joined this forum as I am looking for 2.or 3 goats to keep on my land.
Anyone selling or giving?
Title: Re: Goats wanted
Post by: Isla on August 05, 2017, 03:13:23 pm
Where?

I have two wether Anglo-Nubians for sale north of Aberdeen.
Title: Re: Goats wanted
Post by: Dogwalker on August 06, 2017, 07:32:38 am
Where and what sort of goats.
Milk, meat, fibre, combination?  Just pets with no other purpose?

More info needed please.
Title: Re: Goats wanted
Post by: Anke on August 06, 2017, 04:19:50 pm
Quote from: Hepkat62 on August 04, 2017, 05:01:01 pm
Hi all...just joined this forum as I am looking for 2.or 3 goats to keep on my land.
Anyone selling or giving?

Eh....? GIVING? For free? Why?

You may have "just joined" the wrong forum....
Title: Re: Goats wanted
Post by: Dogwalker on August 06, 2017, 04:43:07 pm
She/he does say selling or giving.

Give us a clue Hepkat62 which end of the country are you? Scotland, Cornwall, somewhere vaguely in the middle.

We're more likely to come up with sensible help if we know a bit more about where you are and what facilities you can offer the goats and your experience or not.
Title: Re: Goats wanted
Post by: Hepkat62 on August 07, 2017, 01:00:50 pm
Hi...we are in Tullibody (near Stirling). I reside on a large (0.5 Hectare approx.) yard which was formerly a skip hire business (not waste disposal)
I have ample outbuildings which would serve as good shelter and there is an abundance of weeds and trees throughout the yard. The area is fully enclosed with adequate fencing and sturdy secure gates. CCTV in operation 24/7
I have access to excellent hay supplies. Although I have no experience I simply hoped to acquire 2-3 goats to allow them some freedom on this land primarily as simple pets but also to help with the upkeep of the yard (weeds etc)
I have researched this venture and I am sure that I could cope well with maintenance etc.
Title: Re: Goats wanted
Post by: Lesley Silvester on August 07, 2017, 10:23:59 pm
Always worth looking on Preloved or Gumtree for goats if you are not fussed about breed. There are often wethers (castrated males) for sale at reasonable prices.
Title: Re: Goats wanted
Post by: Peter and Timmys mum on August 08, 2017, 06:59:53 am
Hi, I have a fabulous herd of 7 goats in total, I have to sell, so am willing to split into 2 or 3 groups if needed, they are all very tame and friendly  :) :)
Title: Re: Goats wanted
Post by: Hepkat62 on August 08, 2017, 08:14:34 am
Hi...thanks for the response...can you tell me where you are located please?
Title: Re: Goats wanted
Post by: Peter and Timmys mum on August 09, 2017, 08:35:04 am
Hi,  I have to rehome all of mine, I have 7 in total but can split into 2x2 and a 3 if necessary.  all are very friendly and used to being petted, they eat out of your hands
thanks,