Goat Whisperer's & SBC's kidding thread: kidding storm

[frustratedearthmother]

That's an incredible idea! DO IT!!!

 

[Baymule]

Long day here...

So I am super happy to have a f-2 gophered eared buck - he will be retained.
The does are going to be magnificent milkers... there genetics are there on bothe sides BUT I really can't keep them. Defeats a breeding program to keep erect ears for us. The good news is many want a mini mancha for the high butterfat and higher production but don't like lamancha ears... so this gives them what they want.
Of course the price is reflective too I did consider keeping one of the does and just breeding her to a 50/50 gopher eared buck... but reality is I can make mini's anytime

They are beautiful though! Bingo's udder grew - I think I posted her growing pouch a week ago. She milks like a dream- fantastic orifices, buttery soft udder and beautifully attached. We will see if her teats enlarge or not.
The buckling (Bingo's) had his legs bent up under him so they need a little exercise to straighten out.
Buck- 3lbs 2 oz
does- J-8 & J-9 both were 3 lbs 10 oz

I am really loving our Kikos - VERY disappointed I didn't get a doe.
I also cannot believe I cannot keep the Blonde buck! I him! I can't stop smooching him! did I say I love him?

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J-9
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J-8
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the two girls!
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the kiko boys!
Red/ Blonde buck- 8 lbs 11 oz
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Black/red sable buckling w/ wattles 8 lbs 5 oz
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smoochable!
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I love that the kids are pictured in a patch of violets! Lovely! @Devonviolet you need to see these!

 

[BlessedWithGoats]

Looking at the pics. Then I see the blonde Kiko buckling... So cute!!
I don't need any more bucks right now, lol.
Congrats on all the babies!!

 

[babsbag]

I do not know why but I cannot find Bingo's dam's udder

I read this in a hurry and it said " I do not know why but I cannot find Bingo's damn udder" Since I know that you don't talk that way I had to read it over and caught my error. You gave me a start there for a minute.

 

[babsbag]

@NH homesteader You ship goats the same way you ship dogs; it isn't that hard. And you aren't THAT far away, not compared to the trip that Rita had to make. DO IT!!!!

 

[NH homesteader]

DH says- "you can get another goat but you can't pay $400 to fly it here"... Hehe

 

[Green Acres Farm]

DH says- "you can get another goat but you can't pay $400 to fly it here"... Hehe

But 2 fit in a crate I've heard...

 

[Southern by choice]

I read this in a hurry and it said " I do not know why but I cannot find Bingo's damn udder" Since I know that you don't talk that way I had to read it over and caught my error. You gave me a start there for a minute.

Although.... if she didn't have one I might be saying just that!

@NH homesteader isn't dh going to Tennessee? we are next door

 

[Southern by choice]

I love that the kids are pictured in a patch of violets! Lovely! @Devonviolet you need to see these!

Aren't they pretty! love them... i guess they are wild...
We found these by the ware house i think they are crocus
i love them

 

[babsbag]

I haven't seen a Crucos in years, they are pretty. The little violets are so cute and dainty...too hot for those here.