my daughter's birthday goat

[vickie2133]

Ok I was on BYC and it was suggested I post this here. I have alot to learn and I heard this is the place to X husband and his wife got this for my daughters birthday tomorrow. This is all she asked him for, so I guess they done ok. This is our first goat and we have no clue except that she is expecting in 5 or 6 weeks? Oh my daughter has named her Lily. Not sure of breed or anything else.

It is my nephew in the picture, he is begging for a baby one if she has two.

 

[mully]

Very cute !! You will enjoy raising goats as they are sweet and very funny (most of the time LOL)

 

[jettesunn05]

She is cute! Goats are great!

 

[helmstead]

She's a common pygmy by the looks of it and is very cute!

What do you plan to feed her? Preggers does have a few special requirements, but nothing too fancy. Make sure, for instance, that you have a loose goat mineral available to her all the time.

She *should* start making an udder about 30 days before she kids, which will help to give you some idea of how soon to expect babies.

 

[vickie2133]

Hmmm I think it will be sooner than expected then. I wished he had gotten her two. I am watching craigs list and local papers, but havent' noticed any one with any for sale locally yet.

 

[Roll farms]

http://fiascofarm.com/goats/index.htm
Start at the beginning (Getting your goat) and read everything that pertains to your situation.
I don't necessarily follow everything she does but she does know her stuff as far as health / husbandry. Lots of informational pics, etc.
Enjoy your new pet.

 

[norcal]

Oooohhhhh..........how cute.

 

[goatdude95]

Hey vickie did she ever have her kid/kids?

 

[hoosiergal]

she is adorable.