How To Sell Your Goat Online

Selling your goat online is as simple as creating a great ad and finding a great website where you can post the ad, along with some photos.

 

Post Ads Where they Will Be Found

Many goat owners choose to develop websites where they can post their own stock as needed, but many goat buyers prefer to use one website, such as a classifieds website, where they can browse many different breeders listings.

Tell Them All About The Goat

Because buyers are looking at classifieds sites on a regular basis and using the search features on these sites to locate goats by breed, color and sex, it is important that you create ads that will help others find you on the classified sites using keywords they might search. Using terms such as doe, nubian, buck, and more in the description of you goat will allow those who are searching the listings to find you more easily.

Additionally, your goat ad on websites other than your own needs to be detailed and answer any questions potential buyers may have. Has the goat been disbudded? Are they up to date on their vaccines? Are they a proven milker? Buyers are looking for answers to these questions in your description, so be sure to tell them anything you think they may ask. You can start by asking yourself some of the questions you typically ask when buying goats.

Include a Photo

Be sure to include a photo of your goat when you create your listing. If you are selling a dairy goat, you'll want to include photos of your goats udder. Many goat classifieds websites will allow you to upload a couple of pictures, so be sure to take advantage of the ability to include photos and increase your chances of selling.

Don't Be Afraid to Pre-Sell Your Kids

If you're like most goat ranchers, you always have kids on the way. Don't be afraid to pre-sell your kids or take reservations using goat classifieds websites. Take a photo of the doe and the buck, provide details about them and be sure to tell potential buyers what they can expect from the kids. You can take reservations or deposits and have your kids sold before they arrive. Posting these ads also gains exposure for your buck and bloodlines. You may find that you can sell other goats and kids from listings from bred does and breeding bucks.