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Baby Goats! {
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I am not sure where yesterday's blog went. I know I posted that the babies were started. The funny thing is, now that it is almost 24 hours later we have lots more babies! Current gender count: Doelings 7, Bucks 4. I am pleased to say that my herd queen had three girls. I did have some trouble and wanted to share my experience in case anyone is kidding for the first time and they can file this away in their brain just in case. First with trouble presented at 3 am this morning. Her first was easy. The second was really tough-taking almost 1/2 an hour with lots of pulling by me during contractions. When she came out, she was tangled up with #3. I had a heck of a time sorting that whole mess out. The third baby came out back feet first and I wasnt hopeful. Luckily, this is an experienced mama and between the two of us, we rumpled up that baby until he had to breathe just to get out from under all that lovin'. The next goat is one of my rent-a-goats. She is a purebred LaMancha and frankly, didnt impress me at all. She buried the first baby with straw-ignoring it until I scuffled it up and it started squawking. The second one she wouldnt push so it was a long, drawn out task of pulling a teeny bit during contractions and then waiting while she licked the wall. I have to say, if ever I go on the fence about buying papers vs. proven stock..remind me of the joy I had this morning coaxing a fancy goat to act like a goat. For goodness sakes.. Ok, obviously cranky and waaaay too tired to be coherent, I am going to have a snooze. Only two more girls to go and one is an easy birther and the other is a first timer..so it should be lots of fun. Have a great day everyone! Pics will follow when I can get some rest first. Amelia { Post a Comment } { Last Page } { Page 5 of 9 } { Next Page } |
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