congratulations on the first baby of the year in your barn. she is a doll. and if you're going to have a singleton at least its a doe. and since I'm a few days behind i have to say what a doll your daughter is. she is growing so fast! and her buddy in the picture is pretty too.
@Sweetened - Lavender is a sneaky one for sure. Singleton? Really? At least it's a doeling, and a beauty, too. Of course, your little girl steals the show. She's so beautiful.
Yes I will retain her. Im concerned shes not feeding, havent seen her try though I know shes been up and about. Saw her nuzzle lavs chest once but, nothing more. I pulled some milk from Lav, who was NOT happy about it, and bottled her a bit just to make sure. She knew what to do with the bottle. If i have to bottle her i will, but I plan to keep her out with her mom in hopes she will do the rest or catch on.
Lav is on the cut block, I think, but we will see. Shes older, is only milking out of one half now, and might be down on kid numbers. I have last yeaes kid and this one from her.
Up next: Gardenia. Shes got a goopy string and hubby is out making another pen up for her.
Beautiful little doe! I enjoy reading your posts because you are so informative about your goats. Even though I am a sheepie, I still glean lots of info from your posts.