Sales Policy

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Multiple goat purchase discounts available ($25 off each additional goat after one is purchased).  Purchased goats are healthy when they leave our farm.  Kids will be disbudded, tattooed, wormed, vaccinated, and will have a fresh hoof trimming, and adults will have all current vaccinations and worming up to date along with a fresh hoof trimming.  All bucklings born on the farm starting January 1, 2024, will be DNA typed and all wethers will be banded before leaving the farm.  All animals picked up at the farm will come with a small starter supply of grain, minerals, hay/alfalfa to help with their transition.  

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We do not hold goats without a deposit.  A $50 non-refundable deposit will hold a kid/adult goat of your choice.  We allow one week (7 days) for a deposit to arrive.  If a deposit is not received during this time frame, the goat will be put back up for sale. 

 

All kids reserved prior to weaning need to be picked up within a reasonable amount of time (8 - 10 weeks of age).  If a kid is not picked up within 12 weeks of age, the kid will remain the property of Elsberry Farms, and the deposit will not be refunded.

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A deposit on an adult goat or weaned kid will hold the animal for 30 days.  If an animal is not picked up within 30 days, the goat(s) will remain the property of Elsberry Farms, and the deposit will not be refunded. 

 

Deposits may be received as check.  Payment in full is expected before any animal leaves the farm.  Cash only is accepted if paying balance owed at time of pickup.

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Testing for CL, CAE and Johne's is performed annually through the Washington Animal Disease Diagnostic Lab on all goats over 6 months of age, and our herd is currently negative.

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Our herd is routinely tested for Mycoplasma ovipneumoniae (M. ovi) and is currently negative. Because domestic goats can carry this bacterium without symptoms, we test in partnership with the Bighorn Sheep Health Outreach Program to help prevent transmission to the vulnerable wild bighorn sheep that live in our region.

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No guarantees are made concerning adult height for bucks or does.

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No guarantees are made in regards to the confirmation or milk production of any goat sold which can both be influenced by living conditions and proper feeding.

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No guarantees are made that a goat will not grow scurs.

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We reserve the right to retain any goat.

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We reserve the right to cancel any transaction for any reason we deem necessary.  This can be done up until the Bill of Sale/Transfer is signed.  Should we choose to cancel a contract, the full amount of any monies paid will be refunded.

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All sales are final.  Due to circumstances beyond our control, once a goat leaves the farm no refund is offered.  No returns.  No exceptions.

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Registration Papers

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Our Nigerians are registered with both AGS and ADGA.  All doelings & bucklings will be registered with AGS and ADGA by us unless otherwise stated.  Wethers will come with AGS registration only.  The AGS and ADGA registration certificate will then be forwarded to the buyer.  We do allow buyers to name kids on occasion.  If you wish to name your kid, please notify us as soon as possible.   

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Transportation

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All shippinge costs (transportation, health certificates, testing, crates, etc.) are the buyers responsibility.  Depending on our circumstances, we may also be able to meet buyers for a base fee of $50.00 plus $.70 a mile round trip.

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No-Show Policy​

 

At Elsberry Farms, we value the time and effort it takes to care for our goats and manage our schedule.  It is unfortunate that we even have to put this policy in place, but missed appointments without notice disrupt our schedule and take away valuable time that could be used more effectively.

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Appointment Cancellations & Rescheduling:

 

• If you need to cancel or reschedule your appointment, please notify us before the scheduled appointment time.

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No-Show Policy:

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• Those who do not arrive for their scheduled appointment without prior notice will be considered a "no-show".

• No-shows may result in loss of a deposit and/or the inability to book future appointments.

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Emergency Exception:

We understand that unexpected situations arise.  If an emergency prevents you from attending your scheduled appointment, please contact us as soon as possible, and we will do our best to accommodate your circumstance.

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