Sweetened's 2015 Kidding thread (Last arrival 2/23)

[Sweetened]

Yup, but im asking if after they can be feleased with their dams in the herd. The mothers are only quiet at night but will spend their entire day trashing everything to get out, whether they have food and water or not.

 

[Southern by choice]

When we dam raise they are just all together. We give a few days with momma and kid alone then out they go with everyone. When it comes time for milking and we start separating at night once the momma is milked in the am she goes out and the kids get let out with her. It stimulates her to make more milk as she is now empty and they will try to nurse anyway causing her to make more.

 

[bonbean01]

Only have sheep that we don't milk, so have no input on your question...but must comment on that pic of that adorable baby....LOVE your pics...can't get enough of anyone's baby pics

 

[Sweetened]

Thanks! Thats perfect.

Hapoy to share pictures

 

[ragdollcatlady]

Congrats on all the kids!

Bottle kids usually come around and take the bottle easier once they really figure it out.

Good job on sorting everyone out! It is pretty scary when you realize you have a problem, disappointing if you can't save someone, but soooo rewarding when you end up with live, healthy kids and mamas.

 

[Sweetened]

Thankyou! I agree. I was heartbroken at the thought of not being able to revive virgil!

 

[Sweetened]

Unfortunately, Romeo was found, crushed and buried yesterday in front of the feeder. It happened sometime over night and all i can suspect was the does jostling in front of the feeder resulted in his broken back and he ended up crushed and buried from there. Took us hours to find him.

Here are some pictures from today.
Cassenova

Edward

And his sister Pearl

Fern

And the triplets, Ethel

Edith

And Virgil

 

[luvmypets]

Im so sorry


Im really in love with all the kids!!


Pearl and Edith especially!!!

 

[SA Farm]

I'm sorry for the loss of Romeo

The rest of the kids are looking great though!

 

[Hens and Roos]

So sorry about Romeo