Looking to add a little farm life to your family? 🐮🐐🐴 At Evans Acres, we raise and sell a variety of miniature livestock, including miniature cattle, donkeys, horses, and goats! Whether you're looking for a new family pet, a pasture companion, or an addition to your breeding program, we're happy to help you find the perfect fit. Browse our available animals and learn more about bringing a little piece of Evans Acres home!

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1. Do you sell animals?

Yes, we do! Along with sharing our animals with visitors, we also raise and sell a variety of miniature livestock! We specialize in miniature cattle, miniature donkeys, miniature horses, and goats. We love helping our animals find wonderful new homes and are happy to answer questions about the breeds we raise!

2. What animals do you currently have available?

Our available animals change throughout the year, especially during baby season! The best place to see who's looking for a new home is our website, where we list available livestock, pictures, pricing, and additional information.

Don't see what you're looking for? Feel free to reach out! We may have upcoming babies or animals that haven't been listed yet.

3. How do I reserve an animal?

Found an animal you just can't live without? We'd love to help you make it yours!

Once you've selected an animal and we've agreed on the purchase, we'll provide a sales contract and deposit instructions. An animal is not considered reserved until the required deposit and paperwork have been received.

4. Do you require a deposit?

Yes! We require a 50% nonrefundable deposit to reserve an animal. Deposits are due within 48 hours of receiving the sales contract. The remaining balance is due according to the payment terms outlined in your contract, prior to or at pickup.

Please be sure you're ready to commit before placing a deposit, as deposits are nonrefundable.

5. Do you offer payment plans?

We understand that purchasing livestock is a big decision and an investment! Our standard policy is a 50% nonrefundable deposit, with the remaining balance due according to your sales contract.

6. Can you recommend transport?

Absolutely! We've worked with livestock transporters and are happy to share recommendations to help you find someone who can safely transport your new animal.

Transportation arrangements and expenses are the buyer's responsibility, but we're happy to help point you in the right direction!

7. Do you sell to people outside Utah?

Yes, we do! Our animals have found wonderful homes both here in Utah and across the country!

Buyers are responsible for arranging transportation and meeting any health certificate or interstate transport requirements. We're happy to help coordinate the necessary details to make the process as smooth as possible.

8. Can I visit before purchasing?

We understand wanting to meet an animal before making such an important decision! Visits to see livestock for sale are available by appointment only.

Because Evans Acres is a working farm and our family home, we aren't able to accommodate unscheduled visits. Please contact us ahead of time to arrange a visit.

9. Do you offer virtual visits with animals for sale?

Absolutely! We understand that not everyone can make the trip to our farm, especially our out-of-state buyers! We're happy to schedule a virtual visit through FaceTime or Facebook Video Messenger so you can see the animal you're interested in, ask questions, and get a better feel for its personality. We're also happy to send additional pictures and videos upon request!

We know there are unfortunately a lot of livestock scams out there, and purchasing an animal—especially from someone you've never met—can feel a little intimidating. We want you to feel completely comfortable and confident purchasing from us! We're real people, raising real animals on our family farm, and we believe in being open, honest, and transparent throughout the buying process.

Whether you're just starting to look or ready to bring a new animal home, we're happy to answer your questions and help you feel confident in your decision! ❤️

10. Do your animals make good pets?

Absolutely! Many of our animals make wonderful pets and companions! Of course, every animal has its own unique personality, and not every breed or individual animal is the right fit for every home.

One thing we take great pride in here at Evans Acres is the time and attention we give our animals from the very beginning! We spend a lot of time with our breeding animals, building trust and helping them feel comfortable around us. This also allows us to spend as much time as possible around their babies from the time they're born.

We begin halter training all of our miniature horses, cattle, and donkeys at a young age, spending as much time as we can handling, gentling, and familiarizing them with people before they're weaned and head to their new homes.

Our baby goats get plenty of extra attention, too! We typically keep our spring babies through our Mini Farm Spring Festival, where they get lots of love and interaction with children and adults of all ages. By the time they're ready for their new homes, they've usually had plenty of experience being handled and socialized with people! We also send our new goat owners home with helpful tips for continuing that socialization and raising friendly, trusting goats.

Our goal is to send home animals that are already familiar with human interaction and have a great foundation for building a trusting relationship with their new families! While training and socialization will need to continue in their new homes, we believe that early handling makes a big difference.

We always encourage potential buyers to research the specific needs of the animals they're interested in, including proper fencing, shelter, feeding, companionship, and ongoing care. Remember, even miniature livestock need plenty of space, attention, and proper care!

We're always happy to answer questions and help you decide whether one of our animals would be a good fit for your family and property! ❤️

11. What breeds do you raise?

We raise several breeds of miniature livestock here at Evans Acres!

• Miniature Cattle: Highland, White Park, Belted Galloway, Dexter, Lowline, and crosses of these breeds.

• Miniature Donkeys: Miniature Mediterranean donkeys.

• Miniature Horses: Miniature horses in a variety of colors and patterns.

• Goats: Mini Silky Fainting Goats, Myotonic Goats, and Mini Nubian dairy goats.

We love the unique qualities and personalities of each breed and are happy to share more information about them!

12. Are your animals registered?

Some of our animals are registered or eligible for registration, while others are sold without registration papers. Registration status varies by breed and individual animal.

When inquiring about an animal, please ask about its registration status. We're happy to provide available pedigree and registration information.

13. Do you DNA test or health test your breeding stock?

We believe responsible breeding and healthy animals are important! Testing varies depending on the species, breed, and individual animal. Some of our miniature cattle have been DNA tested for traits such as chondrodysplasia (the chondro gene).

If you're interested in a particular animal, please contact us for information about any DNA testing, health testing, or veterinary records available for that animal.