Goat Policies & Orders

Wild Acres is located in Armstrong, British Columbia, Canada. We enjoy breeding, showing, milking, and selling registered Nubian dairy goats.

Our does are due to birth from March through to June.

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Registered Does at $800
Registered Nubian Bucks at $600
Non-Registered Bucks $450
Nubian Wethers $350 

There is a 50% deposit to reserve a goat.
We reserve the right to select animals for our herd’s needs.

Wild Acres Nubian goat herd has tested negative for CL, CAE, and Johne’s since September 2, 2016, and G6-S since July 2019. Our Nubian bucks and does are only used for our breeding program. Our Nubian goats are registered, tattooed, disbudded, vaccinated, and dewormed regularly. 

Willows Wild Fantasia was sold in 2022 and tested negative for Johne’s, CAE, and CL. through the Armstrong Veterinarian Clinic.  

US Davis Veterinary Medicine in California
Genetic Test Results for October 31st, 2022,
Willows Wild Rex [CAN]N164319 sold to Amber Robinson in 2022
-Tested Negative on G6S (not a carrier either).
-Has one protective gene against Scrapie.
-Has A/B alpha casein genes for high casein production to enable more cheese to be produced from milk made. VglReport20221101084510Rex2022

Our herd’s name is “Willows Wild”, and our Nubian herd is under my name with the
Canadian Livestock Records Corporation
Carolyn Selent Wild (WIL)
Member No.5392701
Registered Prefix WILLOWS WILD
Tattoo Letters WIL
Please click on this blue link to see the pedigrees of our registered Nubian goats
https://www.clrc.ca/search-registry/member-details/5392701

Please read our ordering policies entirely. By placing an order with Wild Acres, you acknowledge that you have read and agreed to them. Feel free to contact us if you have any further questions.

Here is the webpage from the CLRC /Canadian Goat Society for registration information, tattoos, tests and contacts for goat owners:
https://www.clrc.ca/associations/goats 

Birth Weights:

  • The normal birth weight of a Nubian is 5 to 8 lbs. depending on whether they were a single birth, twins, triplets, or quads.
  • The doe’s age and size are also factors to consider.
  • Nubian kids usually gain around 10 pounds a month.
  • At a month old, they should be ten pounds plus their birth weight.
  • Buckling weight is approx. 36 lbs. and doeling weight is approx. 34 lbs. at 2 months of age.

Wild Acres Nubian Goat Ordering Policies:
By placing a deposit or purchasing a goat from us, you indicate the acceptance of this policy.

To Reserve a Kid:

  • Reservations are confirmed by the order deposits are received.
  • Contact us via email to check availability.
  • A 50% non-refundable deposit (unless we can’t supply your order) is required to hold your kid(s).
  • Deposits can be transferred or refunded if we cannot fulfill the order.
  • We accept Interac e-transfers or cash only—no personal cheques.
  • We reserve the right to retain animals for herd replacement or refuse sales, refunding deposits if needed.
  • Registered bucks, non-registered, and wethers are available at 2 months and cannot be bred back to our does.
  • Full payment is due before pickup; bring cash or send e-transfer a few days prior.
  • Buyers are responsible for transport and must bring a crate with bedding.
  • Ownership and care begin at pickup.
  • Buyers cover any lab tests and transport costs.
  • We disbud kids but can’t guarantee no scurs.
  • We do not guarantee show quality or offer breeding/stud services due to biosecurity.
  • See the link for more info. on disbudding: Make disbudding less painful for everyone – Ontario Goat
  • We do not guarantee show quality.
  • We do not offer breeding or stud services due to biosecurity measures.

    Seller Agrees to:
  • Kids and goats are disbudded (horn-free), tattooed, wormed, and vaccinated.
  • After pickup and sale, Wild Acres files and transfers the CLRC registration to the new owner and covers the transfer fees.

    Seller’s Disclaimer: 
  • Prospective goat owners should be prepared for full goat care, including health and management. Please review this guide before adding goats: https://www2.gov.bc.ca/assets/gov/farming-natural-resources-and-industry/agriculture-and-seafood/agriservicebc/webinars/sheep_and_goat_manual.pdf
  • Animals are sold “as is,” guaranteed healthy and injury-free at sale.
  • Proper care, environment, and nutrition are needed for breeding success.
  • Research housing, feed, and transport before pickup: https://wildacres.ca/links/
  • Does get high-quality 2nd cut alfalfa hay; bucks get less grain to avoid health issues. We supplement with minerals, kelp, and baking soda. Goats should never eat stone fruits.
  • We use 4-foot mesh panels and 2×4 fencing to prevent injuries; bucks have 6-foot fencing.
  • Nubians need companions.
  • Breeding failures require vet exams and tests to be valid.
  • Buyers cover all vet costs after sale.
  • Any health disputes must be reported within 48 hours with vet proof.
  • For biosecurity, goats cannot return once sold.