Local farm stores have added goats to the chicks and ducklings they sell this time of year. As cute as they are, there are important considerations before taking a goat home. The articles here speak to diligence, veterinary involvement and legal considerations for potential goat owners.
Sources:
- What to Know Before You Buy a Goat, Backyard Goats. June 23, 2020. Link.
- Goats and The Law, Backyard Goats, March 14, 2022. Link.
- Goats are cute, but they aren’t easy pets, AHD, May 14, 2019. Link.
INSIGHTS: Consider sharing this information on social media, in newsletters and with local FFA and 4-H groups. Also consider visiting with local farm stores to discuss how buyers are coached on animal stewardship.