10/04/2025
There are dumb questions.
If a breeder gets short with you when you inquire about an animal, please keep in mind it's because we get a LOT of people wasting our time.
I don't expect you to be an expert on goats as a first time buyer but there are some basics that I (used to) expect people to know.
Just because you saw a video of a cute baby goat in pajamas and you "want" one, doesn't mean you are ready for one.
Please do some research into their basic needs before reaching out to a breeder.
This interaction was actually a great one. The guy was respectful and happy to put down the deposit which let's me know that he is serious, or he will at least buy some eggs.
I've had people no show after I made sure I had a babysitter to watch my human babies or I rescheduled a meeting at work.
I've had people show up, spend hours with me and admit they had never seen a goat in person (and really just wanted to pet one) but they hadn't talked to their husband/wife/significant other and doubted they were gonna get a yes.
I work a "real" job to pay our mortgage. I have human babies with appointments and therapies. Just be respectful of our time and understand that buying a goat is a commitment to the wellbeing of a living creature. It's more complex than 30 second videos on social media can show.