AZGoatgal's Journal

[Southern by choice]

Had 41 views but nobody post to me. Must be pretty hard for a newby to break ice. I hope to get some friends.

...not fair...I'm old and had kidding going on and I'm old...did I already say that? Sooo I'm tired... still catching up

glad to see another "journaler" ... goats are darlin'

How big is Trinket, from the pic it's ahrd to tell her actual size. I am partial to Nigerians

 

[WhiteMountainsRanch]

Your babies goaties are ADORABLE!

 

[Goatgal53]

Thanks guys, I was feeling a little lonely. Trinket is 3 inches smaller than the other Nigerians we have. She has started her growth tho. Never thought she would! When she was 6 moths old one of the 3 months old Nigerians was just her size and heavier. The breeder gave her to me for she didn't think she would make it over 6 months old. Well she just turned 1 year. In fact that picture is her 1 year old picture. She is so colorful I am hoping she was just a late bloomer and will be old enough to kid next Feb. Here is some picture of her at 7 months old. We would bring her into the house to play and cuddle with she was so tiny. She got pretty spoiled!

 

[Goatgal53]

WhiteMontain love your avatar spotted goat. Is he a Miniature Nubian? The buck Reggie I posted a picture of has thrown some awsome colors for his last owner. That was his first breeding year. WE hope to get some like it. So far Kates were beautiful but no high color. I can't wait untill I see what Dazzle throws. Here is the two kids we know Reggie sired.

 

[Goatgal53]

Dazzle has 12 days left tell due date. That test that ligament test you do at the base of the tail, when you can put your fingers together how long before kidding? Never did that before and want to try this time.

 

[Pearce Pastures]

Ligament check is awesome! It takes some practice to find them but once you get it, it is a snap and is the best way you can tell when they are going to go. Mine always kid within 12 hours of ligaments disappearing. The thing is that is has nothing really to do with fingers going together. There are two pencil-like bands that run along the rump and near the tail head---have someone hold the goat and find them. Your goat is going to be annoyed while you try to figure this out so that is is why I say have someone hold her). Check them on a couple goats to really get a feel for them.

They will feel hard and like someone placed a pencil under the skin.

Then, check for them twice a day as you get closer, once in the morning and once at night---when they go soft, do another check in a few hours. If they are GONE, like cannot find them at all, get ready for babies because they are on the way.

 

[WhiteMountainsRanch]

WhiteMontain love your avatar spotted goat. Is he a Miniature Nubian? The buck Reggie I posted a picture of has thrown some awsome colors for his last owner. That was his first breeding year. WE hope to get some like it. So far Kates were beautiful but no high color. I can't wait untill I see what Dazzle throws. Here is the two kids we know Reggie sired.
http://www.backyardherds.com/forum/uploads/8451_saharareggiesdaughter.jpg
http://www.backyardherds.com/forum/uploads/8451_mohave_reggies_son.jpg

She is actually a purebred Nubian doe~ one of my milkers.


I love spots and yours are just amazing!!!

 

[bonbean01]

I'm behind here...but welcome to journalling

That black and white one with spots is awesome looking!

 

[Goatgal53]

Those spotted kids are not mine but was what Reggie through last year for his owner at that time. We are hoping to re-create those spottings in our future breedings. I had wondered if the spotted was only among the miniature Nubians but I guess not. I will look for Dazzles ligaments tomorrow. Thanks.

 

[WhiteMountainsRanch]

Those spotted kids are not mine but was what Reggie through last year for his owner at that time. We are hoping to re-create those spottings in our future breedings. I had wondered if the spotted was only among the miniature Nubians but I guess not. I will look for Dazzles ligaments tomorrow. Thanks.

Awww, well either way I LOVE the coloring!!! The one in my avatar is my only one with spots, but we did breed to a spotted buck this year so I am REALLY crossing my fingers for some spotted girl babies!!!



Sorry if I missed it, when is your girl due?