My New Addition

[OneFineAcre]

He does get up and walk/wobble. Mom is very attentive and he is taking the teat for a few seconds at a time. I was able to get almost 5 ounces from mom so I will keep that just in case. It just worried me that he was only sucking for very short periods at a time.

Definitely keep the colostrum
If he doesn't seem to be doing well in 24 hours goats can still benefit from colostrum for a couple of days
I'm sure he is fine
Congrats and welcome to the world of goats

 

[OneFineAcre]

One other thing
Even if he is doing great you may need to milk her out some more tomorrow because he will not drink all she produces
You can freeze that colostrum
And a single buck will tend to just nurse one side so after a couple of days you may want to milk her out twice a day if you can
They will get lopsided

 

[mspj]

Will be building a milking stand tomorrow! Had to have the DH hold her while I sat beside her on the ground to milk her. Will I be able to do anything with the milk when I milk her to keep her from getting lopsided, or should I just let the cats & chickens have it?

 

[OneFineAcre]

Generally speaking the milk isn't drinkable for a week or maybe longer
Maybe less for some
Freeze the first milking at least
After that the only way to know is to taste it

 

[mspj]

How long will the milk last in the freezer? This is my only doe so no more babies for awhile.

 

[OneFineAcre]

How long will the milk last in the freezer? This is my only doe so no more babies for awhile.

I do not know how long frozen Colostrum would be good
Maybe someone else can answer

 

[Hens and Roos]

Congrats !

 

[SkyWarrior]

Sounds normal. Congrats on the goat baby!!

 

[mspj]

Thanks everyone! I'll get more pictures tomorrow, he is just so stinking cute.

 

[frustratedearthmother]

After 10 days or so DRINK THAT MILK! Pygmy milk is delicious.

Also - hang on to that doe. Any pygmy first freshener that can deliver a 6 lb baby without assistance is worth hanging on to!

Congrats!