Baby Nigerian goats! :-)

[Latestarter]

Welcome back Totes! Have to confess... been a bit worried about you since you've been "away" for a while... Soooo glad to see you back... especially with pics of a couple of new LOVERLIES! They look great! I also notice a nice hot wire at the bottom of the enclosure fence! Excellent! Glad you're back. Hope you have some kids in your immediate future from Brownie! Looking forward to future updates! Thanks for sharing!

 

[Goat Whisperer]

Congrats! They are stinkin' cute! Thanks for sharing! I hope you keep giving us updates on the little angels.

Looks like the momma doe was bred back pretty soon after kidding. As she gets farther along you may want to consider feeding her some alfalfa to give her some extra nutrition.

 

[sadieml]

What absolute beauties! So happy to hear from you. A couple of lovely goatie girls will assure you a VERY Merry Christmas. We all still hold you and your family close in our hearts, and continue to prayer for your healing, and these little ladies are certainly a big leap in the right direction. Do try to let us hear from you whenever possible. Lots of holiday love to ALL...

 

[totesmcgoats]

These goats are so sweet! They are super friendly and loving. It's been so cathartic to walk out every morning and see them there. You all have been wonderful - its been so hopeful to have your advice and condolences and happiness. Thank you from the bottom of my heart! I will post more pictures soon!

 

[sadieml]

It's sooo lovely to hear from you. I'm very happy for you that your new girls are so affectionate, that's a wonderful healer - goatie lovin'. Kimmy is still enthralled every time the boys love on her. She always comments on how soft their lips are. I told my sister it's like "butterfly kisses". Wishing you continued healing and God's greatest blessings in the new year...

ps - If you haven't seen the "singing goats" video that @Mini Horses posted, check it out! It's VERY uplifting.

 

[totesmcgoats]

Meet our newest little girl. Her name is Pepsi, but my son is adamant that her name shall be Bettie. She's a sweet little addition to our herd. She follows me around all day, and cries for me when I have to leave the barn. I love this!

She's still learning to trust me on the milking stand, so if anyone has any tips, I'd love to hear them!

 

[Latestarter]

Awwww she's a beauty! Grats on your newest herd member! Can't help you on the stanchion issue. I'm sure others will have all kinds of suggestions! How are your other gals doing? Hope all is well.

 

[luvmypets]

I just read through this thread, I am soo happy for you that you have some new goaties! And what cuties! As the others said, sometimes you just need animals to love on

 

[Goatgirl47]

She's very pretty!

I see that she has the kidding cut, so she's due soon?

 

[BlessedWithGoats]

Aww, congratulations!! She's cute!
When I first started milking my girls, they weren't to happy about it... they would jump/move around some. I had them tied on a leash (I don't have a headgate on the stanchion), and then used the goat hobbles for their back feet. They also get some grain while being milked usually. After a couple days or so, they settled down, and usually behaved quite well!
I think Pepsi/Bettie will settle down and stand nicely for you too!