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06/12/11, 10:57 AM
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I need advise
As most of you know I lost our baby Spice this morning and her sister is beside herself. A friend of mine has a Saanen doe she rescued that was 70lbs when she kidded the first week of may. The doe is for sale for $100. She has been wormed and vaccinated already but is still thin but she is in milk too.
There isn't much out there this time of year but I don't like making rash decisions. I am not thinking clearly right now so I need some help from you wonderful ladies.
Please let me know asap as the lady is waiting for a reply.
Kris
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06/12/11, 11:09 AM
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You only have one goat w/o a companion now? If a dairy goat is what you want, I'd go for it
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06/12/11, 11:11 AM
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I would not rush to buy her just to buy her unless you really want a saneen doe. If she is a rescue she may well have some health issues as well & one more thing for you to worry about.
Where are you located? I'm sure there are alot of folks that still have spring babies for sale this time of year. Heck I just had my last one kid this week & have 2 kids left from the earlier spring kids so I'm guessing other folks do to.
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06/12/11, 11:18 AM
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Where are you?
I'm surprised you can't find much available.
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06/12/11, 11:19 AM
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Yes I only have 1 goat now. I know that she could have some health issues but it doesn't sound like anything serious just was starved and pregnant. If she were a problem child I could always breed her in the fall and keep a kid out of her I suppose. Course I could also get a buckling and then that would suck because I would be back to square one.
I just have to think of something because one lonely kids is terrible. I have saanen kid now, I like the dairy breeds.
Do you think $100 for a half starved goat is outrageous? I could be spending twice that just to get her well again I suppose.
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06/12/11, 11:25 AM
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I'm in Western Washington and I have been looking since 5:30 this morning. There are Boars available but I don't need a meat goat as I am too much of a softie to kill one.
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06/12/11, 11:37 AM
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I personally would try to get a healthy kid. A few days is not going to harm popcorn and she may bond more with you.
Anybody have one near Kris?
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06/12/11, 11:39 AM
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A friend of mine sold a saanen doe: Weight at sale... 190 lbs. We "happened" across her a year later, just kidded out twins, weighing barely 90. We bought her for $100 to 'save' her. Since she came from a 'clean' herd, my friend put her in a pen next to her other goats... a month later, she gained 30 lbs, but a blood/fecal test came back she had Johnnes. ALL OF HER GOATS HAVE BEEN EXPOSED
IF you get this goat, be aware, you could be exposing you and your other animals to who-knows what.
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06/12/11, 12:13 PM
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Oh. Kris, I feel your heartbreak and pain. But if you can hold out for a baby from a breeder with a good reputation, that might be a better bet.
When I lost Sandy, I was eager to buy the first thing that came along. So glad the girls and guys here told me to hold steady. If you bought a goat with MORE health issues, God forbid something she brings to popcorn, what a double heartache. Hang tight and keep looking, more kids will be hitting the ground over the next few weeks.
(((((hugs))))
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06/12/11, 01:30 PM
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trail ahead-goats behind
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Kris, would you be interested in Oberhasli? I have FF yearlings and doe kids. Would travel to deliver no problem. PM me
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06/12/11, 01:32 PM
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Oh Oh! I vote for this ^^^^^^^!
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06/12/11, 01:34 PM
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Do not buy the rescue goat. The dangerous diseases are ones you can't see.
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06/12/11, 01:46 PM
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Sorry your lost your goat kid 
I would buy a non-meat goat close to her age. An adult goat with a kid not her own is like trying to have an 25 year old adult be best friends with a 2 year old. Sometimes it works if they are calm enough or lonely enough but other times it does not.
At this point I would take a wether if you cannot find a doeling. Down the line it can be a friend to a buck if you get one.
The goat herd share people around me sell kids pretty cheap and are well tested due to the state laws, do you have something like that around you? They can be a good source for kids since they want milk and not a ton of kids.
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06/12/11, 02:02 PM
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Thank you all. I am heeding the advice and I will keep looking for a healthy doeling. I found one breeder with Oberhasli doelings that are from a 4H home and I left a message to get more information. Should I get one that is registered or not does it really matter? I have no plans on showing a goat. When I hear back I will let you know.
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06/12/11, 02:08 PM
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Thank you Manchmom I PM'd you. I am very interested  it would be fantastic to have one of yours.
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06/12/11, 02:17 PM
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I have a 4H Sheep and a 4H goat who were destined to be someone's dinner...not a paper on any of mine. If you don't plan to show, and are satisfied with the udder for milking (that is something I know NOTHING about), I say go for the poor, unpapered ones!
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06/12/11, 03:15 PM
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I too would pass on the rescue goat.
After what you have been through, you don't need another possible heartbreak, not to mention the risk of bringing home a disease & exposing your current goat.
I'd definately look into those doe kids of Manchamoms....Oberhasli are beautiful & sweet natured.
I know it's not ideal to have only one goat....but spending extra time with her & keeping her company until you can add a nice, healthy goat of similar age is much better than grabbing the first thing you find that has to be fixed up......If you can't find a doeling in your price range, I'm sure a wether would be easy to come by cheaply.
I'm very sorry for your loss & I hope you find the perfect new addition soon....
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