Our First Kidding - Need Some Guidance PLEASE [THEY'RE HERE!!]

[MissDanni]

I agree, all this unknown is making me crazy!

I think we have decided that DH is going to build another goat house for trouble and her girls? Please please girls!

Then this way we will know exactly when they have "dates". All this waiting and wondering is just a big ol' P.I.T.A if you get me.

Today is pretty hot and Trouble is not impressed at all. So far this season I have only trimmed out the clumps of fur from the winter. I don't really care about the fur as I don't keep it or sell it, I just give it to the local birds and they use it for nesting.

So I'm wondering if I should get the trimmer out and give her a good shave down? Or maybe I should wait until the kids come? Not sure what to do, but I know she is pretty hot right now.

I really don't like combing it out because it takes forever and like I said it's no matter to me about the fur so if I get different hairs all mixed in whatever.

She is really fidgety today but I blame the heat. She has this funny BLAH@Today expression on her face.

Is there anyone else on here that has Cashmeres? I never see anyone talk about them.

Edit: Just a random thought... if we do get girls, could they breed with the father's (Trevor's) twin brother Corey? Or would that be too risky?

 

[Livinwright Farm]

I agree, all this unknown is making me crazy!

I think we have decided that DH is going to build another goat house for trouble and her girls? Please please girls!

Then this way we will know exactly when they have "dates". All this waiting and wondering is just a big ol' P.I.T.A if you get me.

Today is pretty hot and Trouble is not impressed at all. So far this season I have only trimmed out the clumps of fur from the winter. I don't really care about the fur as I don't keep it or sell it, I just give it to the local birds and they use it for nesting.

So I'm wondering if I should get the trimmer out and give her a good shave down? Or maybe I should wait until the kids come? Not sure what to do, but I know she is pretty hot right now.

I really don't like combing it out because it takes forever and like I said it's no matter to me about the fur so if I get different hairs all mixed in whatever.

She is really fidgety today but I blame the heat. She has this funny BLAH@Today expression on her face.

Is there anyone else on here that has Cashmeres? I never see anyone talk about them.

Edit: Just a random thought... if we do get girls, could they breed with the father's (Trevor's) twin brother Corey? Or would that be too risky?

They could.. it is called line breeding. If he has the characteristics and traits that you really want, you could pair them with him once they reach at least a year old.

 

[doxiemoxie]

It might be a good time to trim her if she's not feeling like moving around too much. (my animals are always wriggly) And it'll give you something to pass the time with. still thinking about you and hoping for the best.

 

[ChksontheRun]

Its been a couple days. Any progress?

I have to say it, as it was the best expression when we were waiting for ours to kid......... Goats are liars.

 

[MissDanni]

Things are still about the same. She is really low in the belly though, almost looking like she isn't that pregnant anymore. However, we know she is. I can feel the baby/babies kicking and moving all around. The one little baby is very active, rolling around and doing zumba or something in there.

Today is clean up day so she will be getting some fresh bedding to mess with. I think most of her moaning and groaning is purely for my benefit. My older boxer dam does the same thing if I say "ohh poor momma".

I am noticing though that he udder is bigger on one side than the other slightly. I was told that she produces on one side only so I guess that's why. I have a bottle on order that should be in today. Figure its a good idea to have one on hand should I end up needing it.

Question: Is it normal for Trouble to be with more gas than usual? Not really an extreme amount, just I notice she has more than she normally does.

The boys were out on walk about last night with Trouble and I noticed that Trevor (Daddy) seemed to be checking her out, they had a short chat and went their separate ways. Way to be supportive Trevor.

One strange thing is the ducks, the past two evenings they come up and sit outside of Troubles area. I guess they are waiting for the big event too!

I have pulled back a little of my attention from her as she was getting WAY to used to having me all to herself and with a farm of animals it's really not fair to the others. Not that I'm still not checking in with her far more than normal, I just don't want her to become REALLY needy.

I really, really, really want a girl so I can keep her. If we have 2 girls I already have a home for the second. It's just that this will be our very first kid born here so I'd like to keep her. If we get a boy/boys it really wouldn't be a great idea to keep him as we already have 2 bucks and since they are twin brothers and have been together always, they get along and there are no issues between them. I think adding a new male would create a problem. OR MAYBE!!! If I get a boy I can trade him for a girl with the breeder? Ya, maybe that could work cause I know she has new kids! ... sorry for that thinking out-loud thing I just did.

 

[elevan]

Yep, the extra gas is normal. The babies are pushing against her stomach after all As long is she is able to expel it from one end or the other it's not a problem.

 

[damummis]

OOooo, Missdanni, I so feel for you. I have been on lamb watch for 2 months. I thought for sure she was going to have them the beginning of May, or was at least told that was when she was due. Nope still waiting. I mean it is getting embarrassing. People are starting to wonder about me and my phantom lambs. I cringe when someone asks if there are any babies yet.

I hope for you that you don't have to wait so long.

 

[MissDanni]

@damummis I hope so too. She is continually messing with me now. Crying wolf all the time. What makes me upset is that it's going to be that one time I don't believe her that the kids come and I'll miss it.

I can feel the little one(s) moving about in there so we must be getting at least "closer" to the big day.

@All I mentioned before about them telling me that she only produces milk on one side - Well I am noticing that, that could very well be true because one side of the udder looks fuller than the other. I hope that isn't going to be a problem.

 

[doxiemoxie]

Just checking in and letting you know I'm thinking of you.

 

[Livinwright Farm]

I bet your doe and my doe are waiting in cahoots with each other... then out of the blue, we will both be posting our "FINALLY!!" threads..