First time Momma

[babsbag]

I would say 6-8 weeks

 

[nstone630]

Any recommendations on where (what sites) are good to sell your live stock? Meaning my beautiful buckling that will need to go once weened. I know there is Craigslist, but I wondered if anyone had any better tips?

 

[norseofcourse]

Are there any livestock supply places that would let you put a notice up? They have a bulletin board at my local tractor supply, and at most feed stores.

Even if you are ok with him going for meat, you may want to ask potential buyers some questions - think about that, and whether you'd transport (how far, fee or not?) or they would have to pick up. Maybe some experienced goat folks will chime in on the typical selling process. @Southern by choice @OneFineAcre @Goat Whisperer

 

[nstone630]

I'll post at Tractor Supply, good idea.

 

[nstone630]

Just some new pics. I only have some of my buckling right now...he's so handsome.

 

[nstone630]

Weighed both of them today. Both are 15 lbs! Growing like weeds. More than doubled there weight in the 3 short weeks. Have 2 potential buyers for the buckling. Will miss him but I know the purpose.

 

[HomeOnTheRange]

Nice pics! Those little ones are really taking off.

 

[Lanthanum]

Weighed both of them today. Both are 15 lbs! Growing like weeds. More than doubled there weight in the 3 short weeks. Have 2 potential buyers for the buckling. Will miss him but I know the purpose.

On Monday my doe Bonnie birthed a doeling that was identical to her, and I checked on here to see the size difference and there is an 8 pound difference in newborn weight! My baby pygmy weighs almost one pound and she fits in my hand! And she's really healthy and happy, that's just the normal weight for a baby pygmy haha. She's identical to the mamma and I love it! So glad it's a doe so she doesn't have to go. I'm sorry you have to rehome your buckiling, he is really beautiful!

 

[nstone630]

The kids are doing great! The little buckling is sold to a Agriculture farm in the state, so I'm very excited that he will have quite the life there!

Question - my doeling has presented with a bit of crusty around her left eye. Any ideas if this needs to be treated? Or just wash with warm water and leave alone. Her eye does not look red or irritated.

 

[BlessedWithGoats]

@OneFineAcre @babsbag @goatgurl Tagging some people that, among others, may be able to help with your question about your doeling.

Glad to hear your little buckling has found a good home! It can be hard to let them go.