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Kirrasumm Kidz
Miniature Goat Stud
Breeding Little Goats With Huge Hearts
'One of Tasmania's Most Awarded Breeders'
BEFORE BUYING
Welcome to your Miniature Goat Journey
Goats make wonderful pets for all ages and due to their small size, are especially an amazing pet choice for children.
Unlike other animals, goats don't bite, kick or scratch, they do however LOVE attention and will often follow you around and enjoy your company.
No special skills are required to own or handle miniature goats.
All goats from us are disbudded or polled (naturally horn-less) from a young age to ensure no accidental injuries to themselves, their owners, or their paddock companions.
Goats are herd animals and do require company of their own kind, they will fret if left alone, therefore they need to be purchased in pairs or trios to ensure they stay healthy and happy. We will not sell single goats unless you already have other goats of a similar age/size.
Before purchasing your new little family members, here are a couple of things that they will require of you:
* A suitable, well fenced paddock (our goats rarely jump fences but instead will squeeze through gaps under gates, etc, so remember to double check there are no holes they can escape through)
* Suitable shelter to protect them from the elements (goats hate wind and rain so require shelter 24/7 in any paddock they are in, trees will not suffice as shelter - They require something like a small, enclosed shed or large sturdy dog kennel)
* Access to fresh water from a trough or bucket
* Property Identification Code (PIC) - Easy and free to obtain but a legal requirement for livestock ownership in Tasmania.
* And most importantly, a home where they will be loved and cherished!
Before purchasing, remember to ask to see a copy of the current registration certificate of that animal or at the least, the sire and dam. If applicable, a copy of the DNA verified testing.
Where possible, try to view the animals in person prior to buying, including sire and dam so you can visually see what you are getting and ensure they are from a happy, healthy herd.
Where possible, try and buy from a reputable breeder where you can rest assured you are getting goats that are up to date with general husbandry like worming, vaccinations and hoof trimming, from a health tested free herd of CAE and JD and are actually "Miniature Goats", various goats are sold as Miniature but are in-fact not, this is where the value of a registered breeder comes in so you can see the history and heights of animals and do not get scammed.
All animals sold from us come registered with a recognised miniature goat association, disbudded, vaccinated, wormed, hooves trimmed, tagged and in the very best of health.
We undertake yearly health testing for CAE and JD diseases to ensure our entire herd is happy and healthy.
A frequently asked question is which makes a better pet for the family?? (Wether or Doe) This is a personal choice.
Both wethers (Castrated Males) and does (Females) make lovely pets. Wethers may tend to grow a little bigger then the does but that is not always the case, and they still make excellent pets. Does come into season every 18 to 21 days and some can become moody and noisy during this time, but again not in every situation.
A deciding factor is often cost, wethers are often a cheaper pet option then does (see "For Sale" Page for price guide)
PLEASE NOTE * Bucks (Intact Males) will only be sold to registered breeders as they are not suitable for pet homes.
Please feel free to reach out regarding any of the above or to organise a visit if you are interested in acquiring miniatures goats for your family.
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