We have goat babies (“kids”) once a year at Langley Farm. Our 2025 kidding season is in early August, so if you are looking for summer baby goats, call or text us at (951) 573-9727 to get your name on our interest list – it fills up fast! Our bucklings (male babies) are available for adoption at $200 each, and our doelings (female babies) are available for adoption at $600 each. We do not charge extra for blue eyes or other markings. We ask for a deposit of $50 to be added to the list, and please be aware that all deposits and payments are non-refundable.
If you are just getting started with goats, we request that you consider adopting at least two or three. Goats are social creatures and they need companions for a number of reasons. First of all, they are happier with companions – they love to play with other goats, and they will be less lonely. Second, the social interactions help them develop goat behaviors that are critical for their survival.
We try to wean our babies at 5-6 weeks, at which time they’re ready for their new homes. At that time, we recommend bottle-feeding the babies until 12 to 14 weeks old. We feed our babies 12 ounces of warm milk (or milk replacement) twice a day until 8 weeks old, and then down to one bottle per day until 12 to 14 weeks old. We prefer milk replacement over dairy milk, and our favorite milk formula is this Unimilk on Amazon:
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From the time your goat babies are weaned until you have finished bottle-feeding them, they should have unlimited access to standard goat feed so they can begin developing normal goat feeding habits. During this stage, these following feed types are great for your babies:
Timothy Grass
Orchard Grass
Alfalfa*
* If you have a baby boy and you choose to castrate / band him, it is commonly recommended to stop feeding him alfalfa after castration. Alfalfa is rich and nutrient-packed, higher in protein and calcium, making it a preferred choice for growing kids, pregnant doe’s, and lactating mama’s. But it can be a bit much for adult goats that aren’t in “high-production” mode, like wethers (castrated males) and non-breeding doe’s, because the extra calcium can lead to urinary issues over time, which is the reason for the word of caution above.
