Cornerstone Acres Farm
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Animals for sale
Scroll down for pricing and descriptions.
Even if it says "Nothing currently available" feel free to scroll down and look at pricing and other sales information. (last update: 2/19/2023)
Scroll down for pricing and descriptions.
Even if it says "Nothing currently available" feel free to scroll down and look at pricing and other sales information. (last update: 2/19/2023)
NOTE: You'll often see deals and sales listed on our facebook page before being listed here as posting to FB is often quickest. Click the button to scroll our Facebook farm page. (button link temporarily broken: click HERE
Please scroll down for more info on available animals.
Package deals Nothing currently available.
Doelings We have 5 available doelings.
Bucklings/wethers We have 5 available bucklings/Wethers.
Adult stock (goats) One Myotonic buckling from December 2021 kidding.
KuneKune pigs One older gilt available. Piglets coming June/July 2023.
Jacob sheep Nothing available
Great Pyrenees puppies Next litter summer of 2023
Great Pyrenees/Anatolian shepherd puppies Next litter summer of 2023.
Australian Shepherd puppies Nothing currently available. We finally completed all genetic testing and are hoping to have our first litter soon.
Chickens Nothing currently available. NOTE: We will be doing a meat chick order through Dahline Poultry for a delivery date of late April 2023. If anyone is interested in picking some up from the farm when they come in (splitting shipping costs) Total cost per chick (picked up at our farm in Boon, MI ) would be approximately $2.50 per bird. PRE-ORDERING IS REQUIRED as I will not be ordering any "extras".
Ducks Nothing until the summer of 2023
French Angora rabbits Nothing currently available
Purebred Rex rabbits Nothing currently available.
NOTE: We are scaling back our rabbit operation so availability will be limited in both our FA and Rex rabbits.
***WE HAVE DECIDED TO SUSPENDED OUR RABBIT SALES AND BREEDING PROGRAM*** Hopefully this is a temporary suspension, but for the time being we will only be holding our favorite fiber animals and not doing any more breeding in the foreseeable future.
Other (Sometimes we may have things like horses, cows, kittens, or other critters) We have mini foals expected April - June 2022
NOTE: Feel free to inquire about animals below even if they state "deposit pending" as it has been known to happen that a deposit falls through.
Get on one of our waiting lists:
Would you like to be on one of our waiting lists? Please select the animal you are looking for and let us know what your requirements are.
A few important quick notes and links:
Sales Policy - General information regarding sales,
sales policies, deposits, transport, pickups, registrations,
tags, show placement awards, returns and more.
Stud Services (bottom of this page)
Check this page out before purchasing. I will be adding lots of great information to help get you started with new livestock as well as information on what to look for when purchasing.
Pre-Purchase Animal Information
We will NOT hold an animal without a deposit, no exceptions. If you make an appointment to meet or to pick up that is less than 5 business days from the arrangement date, we will hold the animal without a deposit. However if circumstances prevent you from keeping your appointment with us, we will NOT hold the animal any longer and will be open to deposits from other buyers.
Add us to your favorites and check back often to see what else we may have available. You can also contact us to get put on one of our waiting lists and we will let you know as soon as what you are looking for comes available.
Feel free to shoot us an offer on any animal we have for sale. We are always willing to entertain offers and the worst we can say is no.
We offer GIFT CERTIFICATES!
You can now safely buy that special someone a goat, pig, sheep or puppy!
Purchase at today's prices for tomorrows animals. Gift certificates are good for 24 months so they can pick when they are ready to bring that special addition home and also take time to choose that special critter from multiple available animals.
(Some restrictions apply for puppy sales.)
Doelings
Doelings from our 2022/2023 kidding season
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Fallen Angels Gwen -
Fallen Angels Beauty
Fallen Angels Gwen
See our "2022 - 2023 Kidding Season" kidding page for individual information and pricing on current season.
Our breeding lineup is posted on our main "Goat Kids" page.
"Fallen Angels" are our Myotonic kids and "Cornerstone Acres" are our Boer and Boer/Kiko kids
Currently Available:
Fallen Angels Fauna
Fallen Angels Razzle
Bucklings and wethers
Bucklings from our 2021/2022 kidding season
See our "2022-2023 Kidding Season" kidding page for individual information and pricing on current season.
Our breeding lineup is posted on our main "Goat Kids" page.
"Fallen Angels" are our Myotonic kids and "Cornerstone Acres" are our Boer and Boer/Kiko kids
Currently Available:
Fallen Angels Kief
Adult stock (goats)
Periodically we may have older open (or even bred) does that we decide to remove from our breeding program. Also from time to time to maintain genetic diversity, we will offer our breeding bucks for sale. Please check back and see what we may have available.
It is a sad day for me when I find the need to rehome some of our adult stock...emotional attachments grow strong around here. However as a herd owner I do realize we can never grow and improve if we do not try and keep some of our "best and brightest" when they come along. When choosing to keep one or two from each kidding season, we do so knowing that we may have to find homes for some of our adult stock. If space and funds were unlimited, of course all goats would stay.
Nothing currently available.
KuneKune Pigs
Some of our past piglets
NOTE: Kunekune pigs can ONLY be registered by the breeder of the piglets. DNA testing of both parents and the piglet itself is required to verify parentage of every piglet to be registered. Please be cautious when looking for piglets and make sure registration papers are in hand prior to taking home your piglets. I have now seen quite a few new people get burned in this way. We generally will NOT register any piglets once they leave the farm so if you think you may want a registered pig(s) in the future please buy registered.
Tentative registered weaned piglet pricing
Boars: starting at $350 - $550
Barrows: will not be offered registered
Gilts: starting at $350 - $500
Sows: starting at $400 - $800
Tentative unregistered weaned piglet pricing
Boars: $200 - $350
Barrows: $150
Gilts: $250 - $400
Please note that unregistered intact animals will be
available in a very limited capacity. See our Kunekune page
for our thoughts on unregistered piglets.
Pricing will depend on individual pigs, age at time of sale, etc but this will give you a basic idea of what to expect with our pricing.
Piglets available.
We will be offering both registered and some unregistered stock. Our registered pigs will be registered with the AKPR, but we are also transitioning to AKKPS registration for dual registered pigs. Registered pigs will be microchipped for identification. Check out the Kunekune Piglet pages (look under the Kunekune page) for info on past, present and future litters.
CURRENTLY AVAILABLE LITTERS:
Nothing currently available. Next litters expected July
Check out our upcoming or current litters on our "2023 Piglets" page
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Please contact us via our Facebook page, our MeWe page or email for more information. If not located within the litter photo album, individual pictures are also available upon request. Videos are generally available for piglet litters and can be found on the farm Facebook page.
Jacob Sheep
Some of our most recent lambs
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Sibyl - ewe -
Oracle - Ram
Sibyl - ewe
NO LAMBS in 2023
Jacob sheep will be evaluated for a few weeks after birth before we decide on availability and pricing. We will be growing our flock so some ewe lambs and even some of the rams may be kept for our own growth. We can't guarantee that any of our lambs will pass registration inspections, but will do our best to be honest when we believe that they won't. Our purebred breeding stock will be registered JSBA.
Links can be found on our "Jacob Sheep" page.
See our most current "Lambing Season" page for individual information and pricing of available lambs.
Currently available ewe lambs:
Nothing available
Currently available ram lambs/wethers:
Nothing available
Rex Rabbits
We will be scaling back our rabbit operations in 2019. Only limited rabbits will be available until further notice.
AVAILABLE:
nothing currently
Prices range between $15-25.
All rabbits can be seen on our Rabbit Page
French Angora
We will be scaling back our rabbit operations in 2019. Only limited rabbits will be available until further notice. At this time all of our available rabbits are Satin/French Angora crosses unless noted otherwise.
AVAILABLE:
Nothing currently available.
Prices: $25 -$40
Australian Shepherd Puppies
Info coming soon!
Great Pyrenees and Great Pyrenees/Anatolian Puppies (see below for started dogs)
Our Matriarch, Icee
Tasha (L) and Griffin (R)
Click their names to see their photo albums on our FB page.
Currently Available:
Pure Great Pyrenees
Izzy/Bruno or Griffin (haven't decided yet)
Coming June/July 2023
Please fill out our waiting list form if you are interested in future litters. I will contact buyers in order of when the forms are received.
Pricing:
Males - $600
Females: $600
Pre-deposit (pre-birth) info: Anything beyond 4 males and 4 females will be offered to those on our waiting list first. If you prefer not to place a pre-deposit, you can still get on our waiting list. Full deposits will be due when puppies are approximately 2 weeks old.
See pictures of a past litter HERE
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Great Pyrenees/Anatolian
(pups will be 66% Great Pyrenees, 33% Anatolian Shepherd and 1% Akbash)
Next expected litter, April 2023
Timber/Griffin
Accepting deposits now
Pricing:
Males - $600
Females - $600
Pre-deposit (pre-birth) info: Anything beyond 4 males and 4 females will be offered to those on our waiting list first. If you prefer not to place a pre-deposit, you can still get on our waiting list. Full deposits will be due when puppies are approximately 2 weeks old.
See pictures of a past litter here HERE
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Great Pyrenees/Anatolian
(pups will be 83% Great Pyrenees, 16.5% Anatolian Shepherd and .5% Akbash)
Tasha/Griffin
Next expected litter June/July 2023
Pricing:
Males - $500
Females - $500
(Prices are kept a little lower for our first few litters from any pairing)
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We take $30 "pre-deposits" for 3 male and 3 female pups from each litter. Beyond that we will still take names and numbers for those interested in a pup. As long as enough pups are born, placing a deposit will guarantee the gender of your choice and your place in line to choose. If not enough pups are born, we will happily refund your complete deposit. It also locks you into a known pricing. (Contact us for more details if interested as we do have a longer written out explanation of the process.)
A note on our selection process. When placing a deposit on a litter of pups you will know what gender you will be getting as well as how many puppies you will have to choose from. We allow buyers to choose in order of deposits received, but actual selection is not done until the day you pick up. Choosing a pup based on personality is much better than choosing a pup based on coloring alone.
Why should I buy my pup(s) from Cornerstone Acres Farm?
(The above link outlines the support offered by us when you purchase one of our pups! If you are unable to access the link, you can also find the information on our Great Pyrenees page. )
At the age of 49 days, we will be performing the Volhard PAT (Puppy Aptitude Test) to better guide you in the purchase of your puppy. We watch the puppies closely as they grow. This helps us also in determining personalities that are more predisposed to being a pet versus a working dog or working large acreage versus smaller acreage. We also ask that you fill out a short questionnaire when you send in your deposit so we may help match up puppies with your needs. Again the choice - at the time of pickup - is 100% up to you, we are here only to help guide you.
At this time we will not be offering shipping. However we may be able to meet you within a reasonable distance. (See our Sales Policy for mileage and charge info).
We are also here to support you and your puppy so that the transition from our farm to yours can go smoothly, happily and as uneventfully as possible. If you have questions about your growing LGD, we are here to offer suggestions and/or direct you to other knowledgeable LGD owners. Lifetime support also offered if for any reason at anytime your LGD or pet doesn't work out for you we will offer our assistance with placing him or her in a new home, even if that may mean taking them back into our own home.
Please check out our "Sales Policy" before committing to purchase a puppy.
See breed info and FAQ located on our Great Pyrenees page.
Started Livestock Guardians
We will be starting a new program here on the farm.
There seems to be a number of farm owners who either don't have the time or the knowledge to work with a puppy from the beginning. People who aren't able or willing to put some time and energy into a pups training are the biggest reason for failed LGDs. Pups in general require little actual training but owners do need to be available and willing to monitor a new puppy to keep any bad habits from forming. Pups should have basic skills to make handling them as an adult is made easier. With all this in mind we have decided to raise up a few pups specifically with the intention of offering them to working farms. I want them to be confident, experienced and well rounded dogs who leave here with their new owners.
All pups are sold or spoken for at this time.
Pups will be available at 6 months, 12 months, 18 months and 24 months.
Pups will with all age appropriate vetting.
Pups will be intact unless deposit is received and new owner requests spay/neuter. Altering pups will only be offered for pups that are near 24 months of age.
Pups will be human/family socialized and will have experience with poultry, goats, sheep, pigs, cats, horses, other dogs and cattle. Species training may change depending on changes here at the farm, contact us at the time you are looking so we can let you know for sure. Age at time of purchase may also dictate what animals a pup has been exposed to.
Pups will have basic training in place (leash walking, sit, stay, here, no/leave it command).
There will be a money back guarantee offered (exact details pending).
Deposits can be made at any time. With a deposit we would be happy to utilize any name of your choosing and focus the pup on a species to fit your needs. Also, we would encourage your visits during the training process if possible.
Videos will be shared throughout the training process.
I am still working out the full details, but will update this as I put things together. Open to helpful suggestions.
Tentative pricing:
6 months - 750
12 months - 1000
18 months - 1500
24 months - 1750 (does not include spay/neuter)
For (an additional) $150 we can have DNA health testing sent off prior to purchase. 50% will be refunded if genetic disease testing comes back unfavorable. (Exact terms will be in writing prior to payment/testing.)
Muscovy Ducks
Muscovy ducklings. Check out our "Chickens and Ducks" page for some interesting Muscovy duck information and pictures of our breeding stock ducks.
Currently Available:
Expecting a hatch June 20th, 2022
Our prices run $5-10 for newly hatched to about 4 weeks. Straight run.
4-8 weeks $10-15. We can generally sex them at around the 4-5 week mark.
For ducks over 8 weeks the prices will vary based on quality.
Discounts on multiple ducks.
Visit our Facebook album HERE for LOTS of pictures of the current season's ducklings as they grow.
Package Deals
PACKAGE DEALS:
From time to time we may have a doe and her offspring to offer for sale or perhaps a nice starter herd package. Even if you don't see something offered as a package deal, feel free to ask about our quantity discounts.
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This is a package deal previously offered. NO LONGER AVAILABLE
This is a package deal previously offered. NO LONGER AVAILABLE
Chickens
Currently available:
The flock needs to be thinned before winter so offering the following and greatly reduced prices. There a good number of older hens (2-4 years) and a handful of 2021 farm mix chicks. Older hens (approximately 12 available) are available for $3 each. They still have plenty of laying to do or put them in the stew pot. Most are TSC birds. Farm mix chicks (most are old enough to determine gender now) $2 each
If you catch them yourself, I'll even discount the above low prices!
Always feel free to inquire what we might have, we usually have SOMETHING available during the spring, summer and fall since we have quite a few broody hens!
Chicks (day olds to 3 weeks) are priced at $2.00 each unless otherwise specified. (Specific breeds such as Turkens may run a bit higher)
Chicks (3 weeks to 6 weeks) are priced at $2.50 each.
Chicks (6 weeks to 9 weeks) are priced at $3.00 each.
Chicks (9 weeks to 12 weeks) are priced at $3.50 each.
Chicks (12 weeks and older) $4.00 each
Any birds that can be confidently sexed will be priced at $4.75 for pullets and $4.00 for cockerels
QUANTITY DISCOUNTS AVAILABLE.
Other
Sometimes we may have kittens, ponies or something else available.
Nothing currently available.
Stud Services
We thank you for your interest in using one of our males in your breeding program, however at this time we are not offering any of our studs for service. Biosecurity is a big issue when allowing or introducing new stock onto any farm. Many diseases could possibly be brought to our farm from other animals and we have chosen to not allow outside breedings.
GOATS: At this time we will not be allowing outside breeding to any of our buck goats. We are working towards forming a closed herd. For bio-security reasons we prefer not to allow goats onto our property or allow our goats off the property. However if you are looking for something specific, just let us know. We may be able to help you locate just the buck you need!
RABBITS: Not offering our bucks for stud for biosecurity reasons.
GREAT PYRENEES: Not offering him as stud at this time for biosecurity reasons.
AUSTRALIAN SHEPHERDS: Not offering him at this time for biosecurity reasons.
Pigs: Not offering our boars for stud for biosecurity reasons.
CHICKENS: Have some hens? Have a broody hen? Want a few fertile eggs? We can either sell you properly collected fertile eggs (sorry just cross breeds at this time) or sell you a rooster!! Don't really want a full time alarm clock ? We may have multi-breed Rooster Rentals to choose from. Contact us for more information.