| Frequently Asked
Questions About Boer Goats |
Here are some commonly asked questions with answers that may
help you out. If you have further questions or would like more
information, don't hesitate to call
or write.
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WHY SHOULD I CHOOSE YOUR
BOER GOATS? |
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We strive at T4 Ranch to educate our
buyers as to the potential of an animal and try to match the
buyer to the goat that he needs and desires. We have for many
years tried to breed a goat with a strong immune system that
can survive tough conditions as well as breed for supreme quality
show stock. Whether a person is looking for show stock, foundation
breeding stock or commercial breeding stock, they usually select
the same buck or doe because everyone wants the very best they
can buy.
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| WHY
SHOULD I BUY FROM A BREEDER NEAR ME? |
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You should always buy what best suits
your breeding program. If that happens to be in your area you
have hit a home run simply through convenience.
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| I
HAVE NEVER RAISED BOER GOATS. IS IT HARD? IS IT EXPENSIVE? |
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Yes, it can be hard but "in the
most delightful way". And it can be expensive, depending
on the quality and health of the foundation breeding stock and
how you manage it. Being successful is mainly a matter of preparedness
meeting opportunity.
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| WHAT
IS THE BEST WAY TO START WITH BOER GOATS? |
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A person must decide through proper
research if indeed it is exactly what they want to do. Then
they must set aside a budget and be determined to stay within
those limits. After looking and asking a lot of questions of
breeders one can get a good grasp of the niche they feel may
be best suited for them and basically how to go about making
that happen. For example, buying and getting into the meat goat
business is quite different than getting into the stud Boer Goat
business. They are simply worlds apart.
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| HOW
MUCH DO YOU CHARGE FOR BREEDING STOCK? |
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Our goats are always priced according
to quality. The old saying "you get just what you pay for"
is especially true in the Boer Goat business. How can buying
a cheap stud buck for your herd possibly produce quality expensive
kids??? Think about it........Usually your chances of getting
a top quality stud buck or doe at a good price are far greater
if you really put the time in to research the breeders and their
bloodlines.
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| DO
YOU DELIVER? IF NOT, HOW DO YOU SHIP LIVE ANIMALS? |
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Yes, we can deliver. We usually use
a custom hauler. Those rates are subject to change but are usually
standard and times vary upon availability of the hauler. The
majority of kids purchased are shipped by air by request of our
customers. We would be happy to furnish the information necessary
to make shipping arrangements.
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| AFTER
I PURCHASE MY FIRST BOER GOAT WILL YOU HELP ME IF I GET IN TROUBLE? |
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Yes, in fact we recommend that you
call as often as needed. However, we don't want to give medical
advice. We leave that up to the licensed veterinarians. Sometimes
though problems are not serious and you just aren't aware of
the little quirks these animals can have. You learn gradually
and remember the only reason you might not know is that you just
don't have the knowledge yet. We've all had our first time!!
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| WHAT
ABOUT PAPERS ON BOER GOATS? |
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This is left entirely up to the buyer.
We recommend that all Fullblood Boer Goats be registered and
there are three associations that can handle this for you. It
is merely a tracking system that helps you to sell your offspring
and helps you make decisions regarding bloodlines, which to keep
and which to sell. We don't feel that papers guarantee the purity
of the breed, however, it becomes a must if you intend to show
your animals in the many sanctioned shows across the country.
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