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congrats! they are wonderful.
One Fine Acre Spring Kiddings (Pictures of the Does we kept)
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OneFineAcre
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Thanks to everyone for the nice comments.
But, you know have you ever seen an ugly baby goat?
I sure haven't.
But, you know have you ever seen an ugly baby goat?
I sure haven't.
Duly noted, One Fine- Thread starter
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OneFineAcre
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OK,
Everyone is doing great.
Couple of does are doing really great. One thing we do on or about the 3rd day after freshening we start milking twice per day while dam raising to encourage milk production. Our theory is that 3 day olds don't "demand" much milk. So, if we milk them while they are nursing we increase demand, so she will increase supply.
My gosh, Zamia and Ginger are already producing some serious milk.
Their kids are with them all the time, but milking twice per day we are getting a cup (8 oz) per milking just a week into lactation.
That is really good for a Nigerian
Everyone is doing great.
Couple of does are doing really great. One thing we do on or about the 3rd day after freshening we start milking twice per day while dam raising to encourage milk production. Our theory is that 3 day olds don't "demand" much milk. So, if we milk them while they are nursing we increase demand, so she will increase supply.
My gosh, Zamia and Ginger are already producing some serious milk.
Their kids are with them all the time, but milking twice per day we are getting a cup (8 oz) per milking just a week into lactation.
That is really good for a Nigerian
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OneFineAcre
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We've got good weight gain going so far.
Cookies baby weighed 4 lbs at birth and 6.9 lbs on day 12
Gingers was 5.1lbs at birth and 8 lbs on day 8.
All others in the same range at least percentage wise. Pretty good.
Cookies baby weighed 4 lbs at birth and 6.9 lbs on day 12
Gingers was 5.1lbs at birth and 8 lbs on day 8.
All others in the same range at least percentage wise. Pretty good.
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OneFineAcre
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The farm that reserved a buckling from Zamia visited and confirmed they do want one and put down a deposit. But, they want a little more time to figure out which one
We do have some interest in the other buckling as well, but I'm playing a little hard to get there I'm not going to make a commitment until after the spring shows.
We also have a farm visit today from someone looking two doelings. We've decided to keep Ginger's doeling but sell Cookie's. I've also discussed the possibility of selling two of my yearlings to them bred.
Taffy is due in a couple of weeks.
We are disbudding Sat. I'm a little worried we waited too long for one of the bucklings.
We do have some interest in the other buckling as well, but I'm playing a little hard to get there I'm not going to make a commitment until after the spring shows.
We also have a farm visit today from someone looking two doelings. We've decided to keep Ginger's doeling but sell Cookie's. I've also discussed the possibility of selling two of my yearlings to them bred.
Taffy is due in a couple of weeks.
We are disbudding Sat. I'm a little worried we waited too long for one of the bucklings.
HoneyDreameMomma
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Although most people recommend disbudding within the first two weeks, our vet has been doing it for years, and she said you can go up to the 3-4 week range and still be successful if you do a thorough job. LOL - when we were there getting our kids disbudded, someone brought in a kid that was nearly 6 months old and wanted to have it disbudded...I'd say that's waiting to long.
jodief100
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The babies are adorable! Congrats on your sales.
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OneFineAcre
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We dis-budded all on Saturday and started all on 3 day's of dimethox for coccidia prevention.
Weighed all again.
Cookies single doe weighed 4lbs 1oz at birth on 3/12 and weighed 7lbs 13 oz yesterday
Gingers single doe weighed 5lbs 1 oz at birth on 3/16 and weighed 9lbs 6 oz yesterday.
Zamias twin bucklings weighed 4lb 1oz and 3lbs 2oz at birth on 3/16 and 8lbs 6oz and 6lbs 10oz.
Rosemary's twin bucklings weighed 4lbs 4oz and 3lbs 2oz at birth on 3/16 and 7lbs 8oz and 7lbs 1oz
Minnies twin bucklings weighed 2lbs 2oz each at birth on 3/17 and 4lbs 6oz and 4lbs 2oz.
Weighed all again.
Cookies single doe weighed 4lbs 1oz at birth on 3/12 and weighed 7lbs 13 oz yesterday
Gingers single doe weighed 5lbs 1 oz at birth on 3/16 and weighed 9lbs 6 oz yesterday.
Zamias twin bucklings weighed 4lb 1oz and 3lbs 2oz at birth on 3/16 and 8lbs 6oz and 6lbs 10oz.
Rosemary's twin bucklings weighed 4lbs 4oz and 3lbs 2oz at birth on 3/16 and 7lbs 8oz and 7lbs 1oz
Minnies twin bucklings weighed 2lbs 2oz each at birth on 3/17 and 4lbs 6oz and 4lbs 2oz.
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OneFineAcre
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Some pictures of the babies.
