Accuracy.and TRIPLETS!!!!!!!!!!Fluffy photos pg. 7

[oakmarsh nigerians]

I wondered how you know if they're getting enough, or if she is a good producer. They're alternating nursing (which I assume they're getting something because they sometimes choke a bit), napping, and bouncing. They seem to prefer the other side, too. I will put her on the stand, but I think I'll have to tie her back leg. She's not too happy with me trying to actually milk her today. It's okay if I assist the kids, though. She's had this huge udder for some time, and although the kids aren't really huge, they need to lie down to nurse. I've seen them all pee, and poop. I also had dosed them with goat colostrum after birth, and Mom too. Not sure why she liked it, but it did smell good.

 

[SDGsoap&dairy]

I wondered how you know if they're getting enough, or if she is a good producer. They're alternating nursing (which I assume they're getting something because they sometimes choke a bit), napping, and bouncing. They seem to prefer the other side, too. I will put her on the stand, but I think I'll have to tie her back leg. She's not too happy with me trying to actually milk her today. It's okay if I assist the kids, though. She's had this huge udder for some time, and although the kids aren't really huge, they need to lie down to nurse. I've seen them all pee, and poop. I also had dosed them with goat colostrum after birth, and Mom too. Not sure why she liked it, but it did smell good.

If I'm milking out colostrum I just kneel down in the kidding stall and work around the babies. The does don't seem to realize it's not the kids doing it! If they're bouncing and energetic they're most likely getting enough.

 

[oakmarsh nigerians]

I relieved the pressure a bit for her today, and the kids are starting to eat a bit more now that they're a day old. It must be super duper strength jungle juice. I have a small breed plastic dog crate without the door in there for a "kid cave". Can they hurt themselves trying to jump on top of it? Mom and I are much softer landings, and we've been Tigger pounced, too. We even know how to hop backwards now, ever so good for fooling any would be predators.

They won't be happy with me later this week when they get disbudded, so I'd better get on the good side now.

Is brown or red dominant? Brat (the kid's Sire) is black, but Accuracy's Sire is Fire Flame. I think he must be responsible for B3's color? And yes, we're positive Brat was the Sire..She may be moonspotted, he throws those. It's an odd color..mahogany with shades of dark chocolate and the stripe.

Livingwright: I think Cali will do fine. It's scary to watch the videos of screaming does and read the sad and in some cases ...horror stories, but those aren't the norm. This doe only started her mama talk and it became more insistent. She laid down after about 10 minutes and pushed one out. By the time I had the airway clear and she started licking her dry, #2 came sliding out. She had about a 5 minute break for us to get the first two dried a bit and dunked with iodine and #3 came sliding out after I uncrossed her legs. The afterbirth was expelled within 2 hours. Think positive AND PINK, I am for you!

 

[elevan]

I wouldn't worry too much about them jumping on the crate and jumping off. When Maggie was born in October she started out jumping onto Lilly (her mama), then the "kid house" and eventually moved onto jumping on and off the llama (while he was standing). Now she can easily jump a four foot wall. Has gotten herself in trouble with the buck and had to be luted and generally gets herself into any kind of trouble she can find. She's constantly judging the distance to our heads and tries to jump on us at every opportunity - unfortunately she's gotten kinda heavy now

 

[hlf1996]

She is huge! (sorry I said that a little too late)

 

[PattySh]

The babies are beautiful. My daughter just bought a small herd of Nigerians today. 3 does, 1 buck, 2 newborn doelings and an older buckling. One doe is due very soon.

 

[oakmarsh nigerians]

Thanks All!

Elevan: I was worried about knocking their tummies now, but later their heads! Although, the umbilical cords are all but gone already (dried). I have a nice stump in the outside pen, and can see that it will be the next thing to try to conquer.

The babies are more accurate now with nursing, and taking more. She's always going to be big, though. I really need to do a milk test on her, she comes from very good lines. I think I'll have enough for people consumption, that's for sure. I've read not to take any for the first two weeks, but I think I'll just let her care for them for a bit longer (unless she still produces too much to be comfortable). How long does it take for her shape to even out? She has a good sized hollow and a baby belly understandably. I'm offering her more alfalfa and she's eating everything well. I just don't want her to produce a ton of milk and look half starved. A bit worrisome right now, but I think with time she should regain her girlish figure!?

Congrats to your daughter Patty. They are a nice breed to handle, I think! These babies are very friendly, and I'll probably show them if things work out well with our schedules.

I'll probably sell the white doeling, and the buckling may be spoken for as a herdsire. But, for now we'll enjoy them all.

 

[SDGsoap&dairy]

It depends on how old she is as to whether or not she regains her girlish figure completely. Younger does tend to go back to normal, while older does end up with "saddlebags" they carry even when they're open. The good news is there is NOTHING wrong with a big ole barrel on a dairy gal.

 

[Chirpy]

Too cute...

I love watching kids 'learn' how to jump! It's so hilarious when they think they are leaping into the air but their feet don't leave the ground.

 

[RainySunday]

Do you have a photo of Ali? I'm trying to learn all of the colors. The AGS site said this is "gold white"? My other doe is the same and her papers just say "white". Are they not very particular about markings on goat's papers, I wonder? I know with my horses, they want shots of EVERY angle for registration and coggins need accurate markings...so much to learn!

Well this is late in coming, but here is a picture of Ali: