Hello,
We are seeking information on farms that sell goat breeding stock (does and bucks), specifically goats that perform well on pasture for meat production. We’re currently in the research phase (identifying farms who sell breeding stock and budgeting for their purchase), so we wouldn’t be buying animals until summer or fall 2026.
The following are qualities we’re seeking in breeding stock:
- Preference for Kiko or Boer (purebred or crosses) but open to other meat breeds
- Animals must perform well in NY’s climate
- From a herd that produces fast-growing meat goats on 100% grass/forage diet (fine if breeding females require grain supplementation during late gestation/early lactation)
- Animals are accustomed to rotational grazing and trained to electronet
- Breeding females carry good reproductive traits (good mothering, milk production, high rate of twinning, etc.).
- Breeding male comes from a dam with good reproductive traits. Ideally from a twin birth; ideally proven but open to a younger buck.
- Animals have good conformation
- Herd does not have Johnes, CLA, or CAE
- Healthy parasite resistance
- Hardy hooves - requires minimal trimming; free of hoof root and other hoof issues
If you or someone you know sell breeding stock that fits with some or all of the above, please reach out.
Thank you!
Maddie
