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

[Bruce]

Ya know....ya'll aught to just build ya a sitting room onto their housing and grab a sleeping-bag and a cot....run ya a bit of electric and a small room a/c and little electric heater so ya can at least grab some shut-eye in whatever the season. Ya'd already be close by and wouldn't have to deal with to much weather to and from.......but, then ya are planning on moving, so might be better saved to find something better fitting.....

Nah, if she did that the doe would hold the kid in forever!

 

[Baymule]

 

[Goat Whisperer]

More babies born!

Yesterday morning Tiffany was acting like she was thinking about going into labor. Mariah's udder was starting to fill. She still had her ligs, her tailhead was getting softer, but she didn't look ready. She was still in the field, but I was going to bring her up that evening.

Tiffany started to pickup that afternoon. Long labor, she wasn't in distress so we watched and waited.

At around 4pm I go out to go check Tiffany and see if she was interested in any molasses water since she was getting tired out.
Walking out, I hear a newborn cry. We have 10 kids already....but this wasn't one of their cries.

I run out to the field, frantically looking for a kid.... It was lightly raining which means all the goats are in the barn.... possibly stepping on/hurting the newborn....

There in the middle of the barn was Mariah's single doeling! Mariah was out eating hay, she didn't seem to care for the kid. I LOVE OUR LGD'S! Pete stood guard at the back gate into the barn and Blue stood guard at the front. They allowed NOT ONE SINGLE GOAT near that lil kid. They had also apparently helped clean her off. She was dry as could be and I could smell the fluids on their faces. I just love these dogs. Who knows what could have happened to that kid. Mariah would have never been left in the field if we didn't have these dogs. I know if I miss something, they will take care of it for me. They are true guardians!

Finally, after all that excitement Tiffany decided it was time. Poor girl had 2 big babies. It was a bit rough on her, but she got through it. She was in a bit of shock at first. She had buck/doe twins. The doe is a good size but the buck is really big, and his head is massive.
We will probably start her on some supplements, she lost more blood than we would have liked and tore a little. She's sore today but much better than last night.

This morning Raina decided it was her turn. Easiest kidding ever! No drama, just laid down and had her kids. They are beautiful!
She had twin DOES!


Next is Ruby. Of course she waited. Brat!

Pics will come later

 

[Wehner Homestead]

Congratulations!!! Can’t wait to see pics!!

 

[Mike CHS]

It's always an adventure but a good one. Congratulations.

 

[CntryBoy777]

Congratulations!!....
Sounds like ya got a good jump on the doe:buck ratio, tho it does make for some hard/tuff decisions before long....sure Glad the "Boys" did their part and things went well.....

 

[Sweet horizon Nigerians]

Congrats!

 

[frustratedearthmother]

Woo Hoo! Congrats on the new arrivals!

 

[Southern by choice]

Guys, I am still crazy busy but wanted to sneak this in before @Goat Whisperer

I am in
Raina's doeling! One of them.
DH saw her and said wow she is pretty! That is a nice looking goat!
I told Gw... she said, good thing he likes her because he'll be seeing a lot of her!

Yeah, she is a keeper! She is taking after her crazy mum too! Raina is our Dancing Queen... looks like her daughter will be doing the same. Love this "ballet" pic!

 

[babsbag]

Cute kid. (aren't they all?)... I thought you weren't keeping any this year.