Starter Packages

Livestock Starter Packages: Goat and Sheep Starter Herds and Flocks

Starting with livestock is easier when someone helps you choose the right animals. Our livestock starter packages group healthy, compatible goats or sheep into a ready-made starter herd or flock for beginners, small farms and homesteads, with advice on setup and, if you need it, shipping. Every group is tailored to your goals, space and country, so the exact animals are confirmed in your quote.

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Boer goat doe and kid pair, a starter group for new farmers

Herd animalsGoats and sheep do best with company

Tailored groupsMatched to your goals and space

Advice includedSetup guidance with your order

Why Start with a Group, Not a Single Animal

Goats and sheep are herd animals. A single animal on its own is usually stressed and noisy, so we recommend starting with at least two, and often three or more. A group also gives you breeding options, backup if one animal is unwell, and animals that settle quickly because they have company. A starter package takes the guesswork out of choosing animals that suit each other and suit you.

Goat Starter Packages

Beginner Goat Package

A small group of hardy, easy-care goats, such as Kiko, Nigerian Dwarf or Pygmy, for first-time keepers.

Browse goats →

Dairy Goat Package

Milking does from breeds such as Nigerian Dwarf, Nubian, Alpine or Saanen, for home milk or a micro-dairy.

Dairy goats →

Meat Goat Package

Boer, Kiko or Savanna does with a buck, for homestead meat or a small commercial herd.

Meat goats →

Breeding Goat Package

Registered does and a buck with papers, for starting a documented breeding program.

Registered goats →

Sheep Starter Packages

Hair Sheep Starter Flock

Katahdin ewes and a ram. Self-shedding, parasite resistant and easy to keep, with no shearing.

Katahdin sheep →

Dorper Starter Flock

Dorper ewes and a ram for fast-growing meat lambs, well suited to warm climates.

Dorper sheep →

Small-Farm Sheep Package

Compact breeds such as Babydoll Southdown for small acreage, hobby farms and gentle companions.

Miniature sheep →

These are typical groups. The breeds, numbers, ages and price of your package are confirmed in your written quote.

How We Build Your Package

1. You tell usYour goals, space and country

2. We matchBreeds and ages that suit you

3. We quoteAnimals, price and delivery

4. We deliverPickup, shipping or export

Before Your Animals Arrive

Fencing. Secure, goat-proof or sheep-proof fencing is the most important job before arrival.
Shelter. A dry, draft-free shelter that protects from wind, rain and heat.
Clean water. Fresh water every day, in containers that cannot be tipped.
Feed and forage. Good pasture or hay, plus suitable feed for the species and age.
Minerals. Goats and sheep have different needs, and sheep are sensitive to copper, so use a mineral made for the right species.
A veterinarian. Find one who treats goats or sheep before you need one.

Dorper sheep breeding stock ready for a starter flock

Shipping a Starter Package

We can deliver your starter group within the USA or export it to your country. Read about shipping and logistics, or see how we export from the USA and France.

Starter Packages: Questions

How many animals are in a starter package?

It varies, from a pair or trio to a small herd or flock. Tell us your space and goals, and we will suggest a number.

How much does a starter package cost?

The price depends on the breeds, ages, sex and registration status. Your quote gives the full price before you commit.

Can I mix breeds in one package?

Often yes, within a species. We will tell you which breeds suit each other and your goals.

Do you ship starter packages internationally?

Yes. We handle the health certificates, transport and export paperwork. See our export markets.

Shop by purpose Breeding pairs & trios Wholesale FAQ

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