The Prancing Pony Farm Goat Reservation Process
Reserving Your Goats is Easy!
Join Our Email List
This will enable us to send you our goat application and information on available goats. It will also add you to our weekly newsletter where we share goat and LGD content and farm news.
Fill Out Our Goat Application
After you complete the contact form, we will send a link to our goat application in the confirmation email. You’ll need to complete this application to make a reservation.
Pay to Reserve
Pre-weaned kids require a $300 non-refundable reservation fee. Weaned kids and adult goats require full payment to hold.
Pricing & Payment Information
Mini Nubian and Nigerian Dwarf Kids: $700-800 for does and bucks, $400 for wethers
Adult Goats: Pricing varies based on age, breeding, milk production records, etc.
Reservation Fee: $300 per goat (non-refundable)
Final Payment: Due before or at pickup
Payment Methods: Cash, debit, PayPal, or credit card through our reservation system
Important Policies to Know
- Baby goats cannot be held without a paid reservation fee
- Weaned kids and adult goats require full payment to hold (not a reservation fee)
- Reservation fees and final payments are non-refundable once paid
- Board of $10/day applies after your pickup window; must be paid in advance
- Weekend pick-ups are available by appointment only for an additional $50 non-refundable fee
- We do not issue refunds for goats or buy goats back
- All goats are disbudded (no horns)
- We do not sell goats to be housed indoors as “house pets.”
- Goats must always have at least one goat companion
Our Reservation Process in Detail
Step 1: Application & Initial Inquiry
- Submit Your Application: Fill out our goat contact form to get on our email list.
- Receive Preliminary Information: We’ll send you details about our available goats, pricing, and the reservation process.
- Submit Application: You’ll receive our goat application by email. Fill this out to help us understand what you’re looking for in goats.
- Ask Questions: This is the time to ask anything about our goats, your specific needs, or goat care in general.
Step 2: Reserving Your Goats
For Spring Kids:
- Review Available Kids: Browse our kids for sale page with photos, birthdates, parentage, and ready dates.
- Place Your Reservation: To secure your place on the waiting list, submit a $300 non-refundable reservation fee per kid.
- Selection Process: Reservations are filled in the order received, after any kids we choose to retain for our breeding program.
- Confirmation: Once your reservation is processed, we’ll confirm which kids are being held for you.
For Adult Goats:
- Discuss Available Adults: Review our adult goats for sale page or contact us about specific needs.
- Place Your Reservation: Adult and weaned goats require full payment upfront — not a $300 reservation fee. Contact us to confirm availability before payment.
- Confirmation: We’ll confirm the goat’s availability and hold it for you until pickup once it’s paid for.
Step 3: Preparing for Your Goats
- Facility Setup: Prepare appropriate housing, fencing, and protection from predators before your goats arrive. (See our Bringing Home Your New Goats resource page)
- Gather Supplies: Collect necessary feeding equipment, minerals, health supplies, and other items. (See our Basic Goat Supplies checklist)
- Learn About Health Management: Familiarize yourself with common goat health concerns and have a plan in place. (See our Health Concerns to Watch For guide)
- Find a Veterinarian: Locate a small ruminant vet in your area before your goats come home.
Step 4: Final Payment & Pickup
- Schedule Pickup: You have 72 hours from the ready date to pick up pre-weaned kids (ready dates are listed on each kid’s profile). For adults and yearlings, you have 7 days from payment to complete pick-up. Extended boarding is available at $10/day, paid in advance with a confirmed date.
- Complete Payment: The remaining balance is due at 12 weeks by our secure payment system. We do not accept checks, Venmo, or Zelle.
- Paperwork: You’ll receive registration applications for registered goats. (Wethers are not registered.)
- Transportation: Bring appropriate transportation equipment (dog crates work well) and leads for your new goats.
Step 5: Post-Purchase Support
- Initial Check-In: We welcome you to follow up after pickup with any questions you have.
- Ongoing Support: Access our goat care resources and reach out anytime with questions.
- Community Access: Join our free membership for access to exclusive content and our goat owners’ community.
🐾 ONE MORE THING BEFORE PICKUP DAY
You’ve thought about shelter, fencing, feed, and a vet. But predator protection is one of the things most new goat owners set up too late — and wish they’d handled first.
On our farm, we use Maremma Sheepdogs as Livestock Guardian Dogs. We consider them as important as our fencing. If you’re wondering whether an LGD is right for your setup, we wrote a full guide to help you decide.
Ready to Join the Family?
The best way to start the process is by joining our email list. We will send you our goat application, information on available kids and adult goats, and goat care and prep information. Then, we will match you with the perfect dairy goats for you!
Join Our Email List!
Sign up for our email newsletter, and we’ll keep you posted on upcoming kidding season and available goats! Our email list members are always the first to know and get first dibs on available goats. We also send helpful dairy goat care articles and links to useful resources.
Do you need reliable protection for your herd?
Check out our sister site, Prancing Pony Maremmas, for ethically bred, professionally trained Livestock Guardian Dogs.
