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GOAT WEATHERVANE
Alpine Goat Weather Vane
by West Coast Weather Vanes
Alpine Goat Weathervane Pricing
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Please click on the thumbnails below for more information on these designs
Mountain Goat Weathervane
Leaping Goat Weathervane
Nubian Goat Weathervane
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Alpine Goat Weathervane
Alpine Goat Weathervane Pricing
The Alpine Goat weathervane is a new West Coast Weather Vanes design. Because we make each weathervane to individual order, customers can specify that it be made in all copper, in a combination of copper and brass or with optional gold leaf. We have depicted our Mountain Goat perched on a mountain to reflect its natural habitat. |
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Alpine Goat Weathervane Customer photo
Alpine Goat Weathervane Customer photo The Alpine Goat weathervane featured in the photos above was made in the extra large (4') size, as the home on which it was placed was quite large. Interestingly, the owners of this weathervane raised goats to assist in the production of antibodies to fight disease in humans. |
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Since we are depicting an Alpine Goat in this weather vane, we thought it would be nice to perch the goat on its own little mountain. The version featured here is a Portrait Goat weathervane. Our customer sent us photos of their goat and we matched its markings. If you prefer, the weather vane can be done in all copper, a combination of copper and brass, or we can add optional gold leafing. Personally, I like to do the mountain made in brass and the goat in copper, with optional gilded horns as an accent. Some customers have even add an optional goat bell on a collar. We even use lifelike goat eyes to give the weathervane a more animated appearance:
Alpine Goat Glass Eye Please click on the thumbnail above to view larger image
As you can see, we do a wide variety of goats, both domestic and wild. If you have a particular breed such as Nubian Goats, Pygmy Goats, Dwarf Goats, Angoras or Cashmere, etc. we would be happy to work with you to create a weathervane based on your particular breed. We have even had customers include the name of their farms on the weathervane and write it off as an advertising expense!
The Alpine goat is a dairy goat. The French-Alpine is a breed of goat that originated in the Alps. The goats of Alpine type that were brought to the United States from France where they had been selected for much greater uniformity, size, and production than was true of the goats that were taken from Switzerland to France. These are hardy, adaptable animals that thrive in any climate while maintaining good health and excellent production.
In lower regions below the tree line, nannies also use their fighting abilities to protect themselves and their offspring from predators, such as wolves, wolverines, cougars, lynx and bears. Even though their size protects them from most potential predators in higher altitudes, females still must defend their young from eagles, which can be a threat to very young kids. Nannies have even been observed trying to dominate the more passive bighorn sheep that share some of their territory.
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Click Alpine Goat Weathervane Pricing for pricing information on this weather vane.
Click here if you need help determining the correct size weather vane for you situation.
Click here if you would like suggestions on various methods of installing a weathervane.
Click here (if applicable to this weathervane) to view our weathervane eye color selection chart.
Click here for more information on gold leafing a weather vane.
Click here for more information about how we can personalize a weathervane.
Ordering Information:
To place an order, please call us at (831) 425-5505.
At the time you call, we will provide you with an estimated completion date.
At the time the order is placed, a deposit of 1/3 is due. Upon receipt of the deposit, time will be reserved in our schedule. The balance is due when the weather vane has been completed and prior to shipping. Deposits can be made with Visa, MasterCard or check.
All West Coast Weather Vanes are custom made for the person who orders them.
If you have a site that features Alpine Goats, please email us about exchanging web links.
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If you like Alpine Goats, here are some interesting websites that feature them:
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