My New Addition

[babsbag]

Congrats on the cutie. The colostrum will last for a year in the freezer. Good to have in case you need it next year.

 

[mspj]

Morning update - Gizmo is up walking (less wobbling) and suckling. Staying close to mom. Should I open the gate and let her taking him out or keep them inside the barn for today. I also have 4 1/2 month old buckling twins (my first goats) that have the stall next to the new mom. They all have their own outside area so the 4 month olds cannot get to them.

 

[mspj]

He's eating today.

Only on one side so I milked out the other, got almost 8 ounces.

 

[OneFineAcre]

Glad he's doing well
Do you have a good picture of your doe you can post ?
Full side shot without the baby?

 

[Hens and Roos]

It probably wont hurt to give them another day or so in a smaller area to let them bond.

Very cute, glad he is doing well!

 

[mspj]

Here's Mom's side shots, as best as I could get them.

 

[OneFineAcre]

She looks more like a Nigerian Dwarf than a Pygmy

 

[mspj]

When I got her I was told Pygmy. After your comment I have been doing a lot of research and I think your right. Plus with the amount of milk I'm getting from just one side makes me think so for sure. I am getting about 8 ounces at each milking.

 

[frustratedearthmother]

I think you're right. As a long-time pygmy breeder I can say that she doesn't match any of the breed specific markings that are required to be recognized as a pure pygmy. Also, her head isn't 'typical' for a pygmy either. BUT - she is really cute and it sounds like she's going to be a great little goat for you!

 

[Goat Whisperer]

I'm thinking ND too.

Like FEM said, she is adorable, a good mom and kidded a 6lb kid! If you like her I think shes a keeper!