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OK, OK, don't tell me I didn't warn you! Keep in mind these were taken with an iPhone in a barn with Fred walking around the whole time. She gave birth as she walked...difficult little witch! This also goes to show you that a goat will do exactly what she wants when it's time. I had her...

The coccidia thing is such a common misnomer. Coccidia is species specific so what your dog gets, your goat can't get and what your goat gets, your chickens can't. But with that said, realize that chickens poop everywhere so make sure that the goats feed troughs or water buckets are not under...

And if anyone wants to see more graphic photos from contractions, to a mucus plug, to a video of a kid being born, just message me. I didn't want to post them because they're a little too out there for a forum! lol I milked a beer mug full of colostrum from her left side, the side with the...

Attie definitely does. These two are a good mix of Fred and Abe, with maybe a little more Abe than Fred. No idea where the roan comes from, though..

Fred is the proud momma of a buckling and a doeling :) I was there from the first contraction till the ooey gooey kids on the ground, and it went as smooth as butter. I got photos and video of most of the birth. They're VERY graphic but a great learning tool if you want to see what goes on. I...

I did :) I have to work tomorrow now, so she better go today....OR ELSE! lol Still pacing and vocalizing...and the goat is doing the same ;)

As long as he got into goat feed and not chicken/dog/cat/other animal feed, there's no problem. Goat feed is for goats!

5:35am: Wake up excited, go outside with flashlight, greeted by a still pregnant Fred. :rant But, the poor girl is talking. She is the most silent goat we have, and to hear her "meeeh" about 10 times in a row, I'd say that was a sign of things to come. And her udder, oh yeah, still growing! Ligs...

Still waiting.... That sneak is going to go overnight, I know it!

I'm so upset that her left teat looks that way. She had a bit of congestion in her right udder last year, so the kids beat the crap out of her left teat. No matter what, she is VERY milkable. She is a dream on the stand and a consistent producer. Based on this udder, I think this year will be...

Fred 2-3 days ago. Fred today. Think that's a sufficient "boom"? I NEED to see these kids being born. I can't miss another one! :barnie

Ligs are gone as of 3:00pm when I got home from work. Udder looks bigger, too. Maybe, just maybe she'll be a textbook day 145 for me?!

Ligs have softened. They seem to be deeper than before, if that makes sense. Today is day 145 and I have a short work day. Come on, Fred, let's do this!

I'm not sure of the answer to the bad latch question. I would think that all that noise could indicate that the kid is sucking a lot of air into its belly, so that's definitely something to look for. Other than that, I'm not quite sure. As far as the kid having a teat preference, it is very...

So cute! Congrats on having a sneaky, yet independent doe! Can't believe she did it without you!

Day 142... Low belly Same udder as before. Teats still down. Getting a good rub on the gazebo TREATS!!!

:fl I hope everything is OK!!

I hate you all!! lol Just kidding ;) I am jealous of you snugging those little babies!

Come on, Nina, your dad is impatient!

She saw me with the bag yesterday and came waddling over. I give her a handful each day as a treat. Since they are high in selenium, calcium, and vit E, I figure it can't hurt. (And when the hubby asks for almonds, I tell him they're too expensive!) Right now she is lying in the shade doing...