LarkMeadows' Nigerian Dwarf Goats
Services
Ultrasounding Service
I provide Ultrasounding services to does at least 35 days after their breeding date. Ultrasounding will tell you if your doe is bred and approximately how many kids she will have (accuracy on exact number of kids varies between time of ultrasounding, and individual does)
Rates:
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Base fee: $25
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Fee per general doe: $10
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Fee per doe bred to our bucks: $5
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Travel fee: $0.60 per mile
Stud Service
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Stud Fee is $75* per Doe
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Discounts for 4-H members, Does purchased from us, and for multiple does.
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All Does being bred must be tested for CAE, CL and Johne's disease
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If Does are not bred the first time, we offer one free re-breeding.
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Boarding: We can board does on a daily basis or for 3 weeks to ensure they go into heat and are bred.
Price list:
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Breeding/stud fee: $75 for the first doe. Every doe after: $50
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Daily boarding fee: $10 per day per goat
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3 week boarding package (includes breeding and boarding fees): $200 for the first doe, $185 for every doe after.
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Addition fees for does needing to be milked as well as does that need to be fed grain or other special feeds/supplements.
Goat Supplies
Supplies I use and recommend:
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Premier 1: Prima Heat Lamp
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Molly's Herbals: Mo'Milk
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Molly's Herbals: Pregnancy Tonic
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Molly's Herbals: Natural Dewormer
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Goats Prefer: Probiotic Plus Paste
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Nutri-Drench
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Durvet: Lamb & Kid Selenium/Vitamin E Gel
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Manna Pro: Jump Start Plus Gel
Other things I have on hand during kidding
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Straw as bedding
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Towels to help clean the kids
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A tarp to sit on/to keep bedding clean
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A flashlight in case it's dark
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Iodine for the umbilical cord
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Scissors to cut the umbilical cord
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Molasses in warm water for the doe
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Gloves
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lubricant in case a kid is stuck (NOTE: Please research brand and ingredients, as some can be harmful to goats. I usually use vaseline)
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Nasal aspirator to clean the kid's mouth and nose
*Note: I am not a vet and, as such, can only recommend these items as someone who has used them in the past with great success. Please research before using a new product to ensure no harm comes to your animal.