What to Expect | Homestead Helpers Sp

"We have had our male Boer goat for over 8 years. We had different individuals come out and attempt to cut his hooves. However they would not come back. Buddy is over 250lbs and is hard to handle. We even had a veterinarian come out and he sedated Buddy. It was not until Tammy from Homestead Helpers PA came out and trimmed his hooves right. They did the best job we ever saw. We are very happy with Homestead Helpers PA, Holistic Hoof Care for Goats, sheep and pigs. I highly recommend them to anyone who has small farm animals."

Terry B - Stillwater PA

We are a little different.... in a positive way!

We’re not your average “clip and go” hoof trimmers. At Homestead Helpers, we take our work seriously combining skill, experience, and compassion to provide the highest standard of hoof care for goats and sheep and mini pig communities in Central PA.

Respected and trusted by pet owners, farmers, backyard herd owners, dairy and production operations, we’re known for our professionalism, reliability, and dedication to animal well-being.

Unlike traveling trimmers who pass through once and move on, we’re committed to serving our local community for the long term, offering knowledgeable, dependable care for your herd year round , 7 days a week and on call for urgent hoof care needs!

We look forward to learning about your herd, your concerns and your goals!

~ Homestead Helpers Hoof Care Team

What you can expect from us:

Communication before the visit.
Communication the day of including updates on arrival times.
We arrive ready with clean tools and uniforms, biosecurity is essential in our field.
We drive 4 wheel drive vehicles for reliability and accessibility.
As long as the animal is safe and calm it has our undivided attention for everyones safety - we work up to the animals individual tolerance.
Scheduling for return visits take place shortly after the inital visit.
Communication after the visit! We are here for you , when you need us!

What we require from you the day of the visit :

Vigiliance on your behalf in regards to communication ( phone, messenger, text)
Owners to be on site. It is not required that you be standing next to us, just somewhere we can reach you for questions/etc.
A clean, flat , preferably indoor location to work.
Animals to be ready for us. In a stall/barn/pen/etc easy to access.

*We reserve the right to refuse to work on any loose, extremely aggressive or excessively filthy or unwell animals.

* Mini Pig Clients have specific requirements - see our mini pig services page.

Consideration beyond the trim,

At Homestead Helpers Holistic Hoof Care, biosecurity and safety are at the core of our practices. We understand how quickly illness can spread between herds and flocks, which is why we take every precaution to minimize risk. Our sanitation protocols include disinfecting all tools and equipment between stops, cleaning and disinfecting footwear, and using disposable and protective gear as needed. By maintaining these high standards, we not only protect your animals but also safeguard the wellbeing of every client we serve. Your herd’s health is a shared responsibility, and we treat it with the highest level of consideration.