Baymule’s 4th Lambing

[Devonviolet]

I lost two little bucklings last year, and it was really hard. Thanks to Violet and Deo alerting us, I found them within what must have been minutes after they were born. I worked so hard to save them. But, their mama was sick, and she didn’t make it either. So, after a while you dry the tears, and focus on the survivers.

 

[frustratedearthmother]

Might have to invest in a milking stand...justincase.

 

[Goat Whisperer]

So sorry for the lost ewe lamb. You did your best.

Congrats on the two remaining ram lambs! They are beautiful!

 

[Devonviolet]

Actually it wouldn’t take much to build a simple one, to get her up off the ground. With Bay’s knees, it has to hurt getting down on the ground.

The thing is . . . It would be helpful if you spent some time getting at least your most docile girls used to eating on the milk stand, while you sit next to it touching their precious pouch, so when you really need them to stand still, you put them up, on the stand at breakfast, and do your thing.

 

[Baymule]

Fooled you, I didn't get on my crapped out knees. I bent over, staring at the under belly of a teat staring me in the face. I practically had to stand on my head.....does anybody know if sheep poo is good for your hair? No, I didn't drag my hair through the goo, I pull it back and tuck it inside the back of my shirt.

I'm starting to think a milking stand would be a good idea.

 

[Goat Whisperer]

Fooled you, I didn't get on my crapped out knees. I bent over, staring at the under belly of a teat staring me in the face. I practically had to stand on my head.....does anybody know if sheep poo is good for your hair? No, I didn't drag my hair through the goo, I pull it back and tuck it inside the back of my shirt.

I'm starting to think a milking stand would be a good idea.

It really is! I use it for everything.

 

[StarSpangledNubians]

So sorry you lost allie You did your best, but she just wasn't meant for this world. Glad the others are doing fine. They are adorable and look great! I agree a stand is great for everything! Vaccines, trimmings, check-ups, milking and more!

 

[Baymule]

Y'all are talking me into one. How about posting pictures of what you have. Hey, it's my thread, I can hijack it with milking stands if I want to!

 

[Bruce]

@Mike CHS is going to sell me Ringo, his registered Katahdin ram.

Road trip!

Yup AND dragging my long suffering husband along with me!

And pick up @Latestarter on the way, he can navigate.

I have had a lot of dogs over the years but this one is going to stay with me in spite of how much she loves Ringo.

Well then it wouldn't be fair of you to not also keep Ringo, and in the house with Maisy when he is too old to do his job

ugh. Was kinda expecting to see lambs when I got to the end, guess not!

Worked for me! But then I didn't see the thread until I saw it was featured on the top of the page.
Really sorry Allie didn't make it Bay.

two years ago i kept two of my neighbors orphaned goats inside of my shirt for the day to get them to warm up

That must have been an odd fashion statement. Did you get a triple Z bra so they would each have their own "pouch"?

I'm starting to think a milking stand would be a good idea.

Yep. I built a shearing stand for the Alpacas. It is only 18" high but gets them up to a better height. Used scrap 2x4s for the vertical parts and the "frame", scrap hardwood flooring for the deck. I got some wheels at TSC so I could push it around by lifting only one end.

 

[Devonviolet]

Road trip! And pick up @Latestarter on the way, he can navigate.

What about me??? I wanna go toooo!!!

Yup! A milk stand is just the ticket! When I do goat maintenance. I put the goats up on the milk stand. I check eyes, do an all over pat down, to make sure there are no lumps and bumps. Give vaccines, copper bolus, and trim hooves. It would be worth it if alll I did was trim hooves on it. Besides, when Angelica is on the stand, I can love on her, and she lays her head down in my hands. It is so sweet!!! And it’s the only time she really lets me do that.

I’ve trimmed hooves both ways - lashed them to a fence and on a milk stand. Hands down, the milk stand is FAR easier.

Here's the one we built: