BUYING NIGERIAN DWARF GOATS
When buying Dwarf goats it's important to seek out a registered breeder with one of the miniature goat or dairy associations. Only buy breeding goats registered with DNA to be sure you are getting exactly what you are paying for. We recommend disbudded or polled animals especially around small children, and check if the stud is tested particularly when buying dairy goats.
As goats are considered livestock you will need to have a PIC number (Property Identification Code) before you have goats on your property - click here to link to NSW PIC information. If you live in a more residential or built-up area you will need to check with your local Council if you are able to have livestock on your property. You really need to ensure the space you have is big enough to accommodate the goats long term - we recommend at least 1/2 acre in rural setting, more if in a built up area.
REQUIREMENTS - Sufficent space, secure fencing, a permanent shelter, PIC number, rural or semi-rural location, on-going feed and husbandry.
AWESOME PETS
We offer dexed males (wethers) as pets, generally bottle raised. Bottle babies are suitable if someone is home during the day at least for the first few weeks. It is a big commitment to take on bottle babies as you will be bottle feeding them for around 8 weeks – however rewarding for families to experience hand rearing these pets.
Introducing goats to your property at a young age means you can train them to suit your environment and lifestyle. It is also easy for new owners to pick up any change in the babies health and know exactly what they are eating in those first few months when they are bottle raised.
We only sell goats in pairs as they are herd animals and need a friend. We only offer wethers (de-sexed males) for sale as pets. They must be picked up in person by the main person responsible for their ongoing care. We do not transport baby pet wethers.
Companion goats/pets (wethered males) are $1,200 for the pair inc GST.
Each pair of baby goats come with bottles/teats and full feeding instructions, a mineral block and tube of drench. Wethers are not DNA tested unless required for showing. Pick up is Monday to Friday. We may be able to accommodate a Saturday pick up, or meet you somewhere to shorten your trip, however note additional $110 fee for weekend day pick up of wethers/delivery.
Goats sold on first in basis to suitable homes, you must have your PIC number before we can take a deposit.
BREEDING STOCK/ADULTS
If you are thinking of becoming a breeder, Zodiac Mini Goats can help you on your way by assisting with quality starter herd of Nigerian Dwarf high percentage and/or purebred does, accompanied by 100% buck or buck kid. We offer support to registered breeders with similar values to our own, including operating a tested stud.
PRICES BREEDING STOCK - NIGERIAN DWARF
Our Nigerian Dwarf breeding goats are registered using DNA so you can be assured that any animals you buy from us do have the desired genetics.
Pricing depending on the animals specific % genetics and contributing sire/dam. We only have higher % does of fourth cross and above:
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fourth cross 92.2%-93.75% - starting at $3,300 (inc gst)
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fifth cross 96.1%+ - starting at $4,400 (inc gst)
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foundation purebred does 100% starting $5,500 (inc gst)
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show quality or new genetic purebred does 100% starting $7,700 (inc gst)
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Purebred bucks - starting $4,400+ (inc gst)
Pricing is subject to change so contact us to find out more.
We cannot be responsible for the health of an animal once it has left our care, and due to strict bio-security, animals cannot return to our property once collected. A vet health check can be arranged for any stud animals (at buyer expense) prior to collection. We recomend buyers consider Elders or CGU for insurance of breeding stock.
2018 - mid 2022 we had had zero mortality among goats at our stud, and we have tested clear for CAE and Johne's disease since 2015.
