Goat Insurance?

Ford Zoo · #1 09/27/12, 07:13 AM

I recieved an email from someone interested in coming over to see a buckling I posted for on-line sale, and I suddenly felt stranger danger: what if they were deviant people wanting to check the place out so they could sneak back over, steal the goats, and take them to a sale barn? I've heard of this happening in the SW.

Does anyone insure their goats against theft?

My homeowners is a 'hobby farm' policy and I have a rider on there for the horses in case they get out and get in the road. But I see nothing on the policy concerning covering other livestock. I will eventually call the insurance company, but after the fiasco we had with them after a straight line winds storm last year, I have no faith in them and would like to find other options. (Unfortunately, I am stuck with this company for a few more years. We got hit by lightening early last spring, then had the wind storm, so 2 claims in 6 months means no other company will take me on for a few more years. Even though those are the only claims we have made in the 18 years of owning a home).

eyore · #2 09/27/12, 08:09 AM

I googled and found this one Livestock Insurance | Understanding Farm Insurance | Nationwide Agribusiness | Nationwide.com
Google goat insurance and see what else you can come up with.

Alice In TX/MO · #3 09/27/12, 09:16 AM

I have liability insurance on the farm, but not on the goats.

Goat Servant · #4 09/27/12, 10:03 AM

Our insurance company is called Anatolian Shepards.

CaliannG · #5 09/27/12, 10:07 AM

Mine too, Nancy. No one seems to want to go past Sir Growls-a-lot.

hiddensprings · #6 09/27/12, 12:39 PM

my policy actually covers my livestock against theft, including my goats. And the Anatolians I have help too.