Goat opinion needed!

[Messybun]

My friend is looking for a goat.
Here’s what she’s found. What are your immediate thoughts? Guy says $250, probably bred, and throws twin girls. Also says she’s 4-5 years old and when lactating gives 1.5 gallons a day.

Something feels off to me, but I can’t place my finger exactly on it.
Is she a little skinny, are her eyes off, and does her back look more bowed that a 5 year old?

 

[Mini Horses]

Great! Handling and her settling will make a change for the better. Your friend wants milk, so most any doe will provide that. How much and how long is the reason for everyone's choices -- once they become involved. 🤗. So this will satisfy the urge, she can refine her choices on the next one.

Yes, there will be a next addictive, they are. That's why I have "several" 😂😂🤣🥰

We will expect updates . Can't just not do that ... Leave us hanging 😂

 

[Messybun]

So, I had my friend ask some questions and here’s what we got.

He dried her up in October, said most of his goats are done AI, so I don’t know if this one is or not.
Only Worms when in milk, and as needed. Vaccinated for tetanus and clolstridium perfengus. Sorry for the spelling on that one.
Guy Doesn’t care about lineage, breeds for production.

So, if it all works out we’re going to see her Saturday morning. I’m definitely going to check her teeth and feet and udder. Everything else too lol. Don’t know until you go and we’ll make a little day out of it.

 

[Messybun]

Alright. She got a backyard mix. I’m guessing boer Nigerian. Had milked before and been exposed to buck recently. She’s a bit skittish, but not bad. I believe she’ll warm up quickly. And way way way cheaper!
Good fit.

 

[flowerbug]

my level of expertise is at "It's a goat." and that may be iffy there too... good luck!

 

[farmerjan]

Etiquette is to personally check, handle, inquire and evaluate any animal you plan to buy. So long as you are respectful and polite, go for it! Heck, a p-strip could confirm preg status😁😁

Some dairy goats are hard to call fat....but, not being underfed is different. What date was she AI serviced? Ask. Otherwise, you'll be looking for such cover....another expense, if milking is the goal. Good hair coat, decent hooves, dates of shots, deworming, etc....shows apparent consistent care. Notice condition of other animals for similar.

X 10.... If it was a cow I would ask all those same questions...and.... clear alert eyes, ears feel cool, no temperature... how does she walk....any lameness or anything.....
For being dried off in October, the udder looks awfully small to me. Especially at the age they claim... on cows they will dry up and shrink up some but if they have several lactations behind them, it doesn't shrivel up to tiny size.....
Hope the "trip" is a nice day for you regardless of what the outcome is on the goat... and if you both like it and decide to bring it home then I hope it is a real good trip....

 

[farmerjan]

I am NO expert on goats... but how long has it been since she kidded? There doesn't look like much of an udder there.... yes they do shrink up... BUT.... and "probably bred" ????? When was the last time she kidded ???
Sorry, I would pass on this one... as @frustratedearthmother said, what about vaccinations/health/testing for diseases....you're right; just feels off to me...but personal inspection will be alot better...

 

[Messybun]

Would it be insulting to bring a stethoscope to listen to her heart and lungs?

 

[Trying2keepitReal]

Would it be insulting to bring a stethoscope to listen to her heart and lungs?

No, I don't think so at all, and in the end does it really matter what they think, you want to make sure your friend gets a healthy animal

 

[Mini Horses]

Etiquette is to personally check, handle, inquire and evaluate any animal you plan to buy. So long as you are respectful and polite, go for it! Heck, a p-strip could confirm preg status😁😁

Some dairy goats are hard to call fat....but, not being underfed is different. What date was she AI serviced? Ask. Otherwise, you'll be looking for such cover....another expense, if milking is the goal. Good hair coat, decent hooves, dates of shots, deworming, etc....shows apparent consistent care. Notice condition of other animals for similar.