We had our first Boer/Nubian cross kid on Saturday. She is a FF and right at a year old. Her bag had filled in a matter of hours so my wife and I decided to put her in a stall just to be safe. We went to the house for about 2 hours, and thought we would just pop back down to check on her...
Yeah I know I am outnumbered here also. I've lost the boys vs girls thread so many times I can't take it any longer!! We try to have our girls as hands on with us as possible. especially during complications. my hands do not fit as well as my wife's oR 13 yo daughter's when it comes to...
Hi all. My name is Jon and I am from Indiana. I am married and have three daughters. Safe to say that things are a little one sided in my house!! We have 10 ewes (Suffolk crosses), and a North Country Cheviot buck, 5 goats, a Nubian, and three of her Nubian/Boer cross daughters, along with a...
yes udders.
udder
[ ˈədər ]
NOUN
noun: udder · plural noun: udders
the mammary gland of female cattle, sheep, goats, horses, and related ungulates, a baglike organ with two or more teats hanging near the hind legs.
http://www.goatbiology.com/animations/gestcalculator.html
there is a short list of answers here that I still refer back too. also I just keep watching for swollen lady parts and mucus. sure signs, where as udders are not always great indicators imo.