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newton the goat
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Nope nothing.... nada newton is alseep without a care in the world... I need to stop fretting....
TWINS!!!!!!
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luvmypets
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For your first kidding you're doing better than me! I think she willl have them soon. I wasnt expecting anything today an now I have two perfect lambs to snuggle on.To be honest I don't think she's gonna go tonight.... I'm just getting my hopes up for nothing *urgh*it's still strange to see her up at this time though.... and it's not like I made any noise checking on her.... gonna check on her in a little bit.... I wish I had more experience with this
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newton the goat
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Thanks, you may think I'm doing better but I'm thinking I'm currently at the same level of anxiety as you were when you couldn't get to the barn due to the snow, I Think shes Getting Tired Of me Examaning her lol.
dejavoodoo114
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My first kidding... My doe wouldn't let me leave so I ended up spending the night in the grain trough in the barn. It was ~36*... She didn't kid that night. The next day she was fine with me leaving! 
Two days later I let her out of the barn to go with the rest of the herd. She kidded in the only muddy place up at the house in front of the garage! 
I was in the shower and DH starts yelling. My hair at the time was down to my knees because I hadn't cut it since being discharged. Wet hair and a towel and I was out in the front drying off kids and catching the last one because she moved onto the brick driveway and he would have had an uncomfortable landing!
That was my intro to the Doe Code!!
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newton the goat
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Oh my God, I am thankful newton hasn't tried to pull a stunt like that
That was my intro to the Doe Code!!
and I'm thankful I cut my hair, which was down to my backside, now I got 8 inches off 
.just as long as she doesn't drop it in a snow bank I'll be fine !- Thread starter
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newton the goat
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And just a question, what were you discharged from? Out of curiosity since you brought it up
dejavoodoo114
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USMC.
I really like my kidding stall that my husband built for me so the kids would get out of the house. He put it in the chick coop that he built so the chicks would get out of the house.
I just threw a camera in there an am sitting by the fireplace watching them on my phone. The good life!
I really like my kidding stall that my husband built for me so the kids would get out of the house. He put it in the chick coop that he built so the chicks would get out of the house.
I just threw a camera in there an am sitting by the fireplace watching them on my phone. The good life!- Thread starter
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newton the goat
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You were in the Navy? That's amazing! My step dad (well ex now but he's still in contact) is a leading seaman (not sure if I spelt that right) in the naval unit down along the sunshine coast (British columbia) and I wish I had cameras installed and a nice warm fireplace... my room is the only one without heat during the winter. Lol it sounds amazing! If I had cameras I definitely wouldn't be like I am now ( just woukd have my phone on 24/7 with my eyes glued to the screenUSMC.
I really like my kidding stall that my husband built for me so the kids would get out of the house. He put it in the chick coop that he built so the chicks would get out of the house.
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babsbag
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USMC...US Marine Corp. , not Navy. But we forgive you since you live in Ontario.
Doe Code of Honor
The doe's secret code of honor is as old as goats themselves and is the species best kept secret. No doe shall ever kid before its time. (Its time being determined by the following factors):
1- No kid shall be born until total chaos has been reached by all involved. Your owner's house must be a wreck, their family hungry and desperate for clean clothes, and their social life nonexistent.
2- "Midwives" must reach the babbling fool status before you kid out. Bloodshot eyes, tangled hair and the inability to form a sentence mean the time is getting close.
3- For every bell, beeper, camera or whistle they attach to you, kidding must be delayed by at least one day for each item. If they use an audio monitor, one good yell per hour will keep things interesting.
4- If you hear the words, "She's nowhere near ready. She'll be fine while we're away for the weekend," Wait until they load the car, then begin pushing!
5- Owner stress must be at an all time high! If you are in the care of someone else, ten to fifteen phone calls a day is a sign you're getting close.
6- When you hear the words "I can't take it anymore!" wait at least three more days.
7 -You must keep this waiting game interesting. False alarms are mandatory! Little teasers such as looking at your stomach, pushing your food around in the bucket and then walking away from it, and nesting, are always good for a rise. Be creative and find new things to do to keep the adrenaline pumping in those who wait.
8- The honor of all goats is now in your hands. Use this time to avenge all of your barn mates. Think about your friend who had to wear that silly costume in front of those people. Hang onto that baby for another day. OH, they made him do tricks too! Three more days seems fair. Late feedings, the dreaded diet, bad haircuts, those awful wormings can also be avenged at this time.
9- If you have fulfilled all of the above and are still not sure when to have the kids, listen to the weather forecast on the radio that has been so generously provided by those who wait. Severe storm warning is what you're waiting for. In the heart of the storm jump into action! The power could go out and you could have the last laugh. You have a good chance of those who wait missing the whole thing while searching for a flashlight that works!
10- Make the most of your interrupted nights. Beg for food each time someone comes into the barn to check you. Your barn mates will love you as the extra goodies fall their way too.
Remember, this code of honor was designed to remind man of how truly special goats are. Do your best to reward those who wait with a beautiful doeling to carry on the Doe Code of Honor for the next generation of those who wait.
Doe Code of Honor
The doe's secret code of honor is as old as goats themselves and is the species best kept secret. No doe shall ever kid before its time. (Its time being determined by the following factors):
1- No kid shall be born until total chaos has been reached by all involved. Your owner's house must be a wreck, their family hungry and desperate for clean clothes, and their social life nonexistent.
2- "Midwives" must reach the babbling fool status before you kid out. Bloodshot eyes, tangled hair and the inability to form a sentence mean the time is getting close.
3- For every bell, beeper, camera or whistle they attach to you, kidding must be delayed by at least one day for each item. If they use an audio monitor, one good yell per hour will keep things interesting.
4- If you hear the words, "She's nowhere near ready. She'll be fine while we're away for the weekend," Wait until they load the car, then begin pushing!
5- Owner stress must be at an all time high! If you are in the care of someone else, ten to fifteen phone calls a day is a sign you're getting close.
6- When you hear the words "I can't take it anymore!" wait at least three more days.
7 -You must keep this waiting game interesting. False alarms are mandatory! Little teasers such as looking at your stomach, pushing your food around in the bucket and then walking away from it, and nesting, are always good for a rise. Be creative and find new things to do to keep the adrenaline pumping in those who wait.
8- The honor of all goats is now in your hands. Use this time to avenge all of your barn mates. Think about your friend who had to wear that silly costume in front of those people. Hang onto that baby for another day. OH, they made him do tricks too! Three more days seems fair. Late feedings, the dreaded diet, bad haircuts, those awful wormings can also be avenged at this time.
9- If you have fulfilled all of the above and are still not sure when to have the kids, listen to the weather forecast on the radio that has been so generously provided by those who wait. Severe storm warning is what you're waiting for. In the heart of the storm jump into action! The power could go out and you could have the last laugh. You have a good chance of those who wait missing the whole thing while searching for a flashlight that works!
10- Make the most of your interrupted nights. Beg for food each time someone comes into the barn to check you. Your barn mates will love you as the extra goodies fall their way too.
Remember, this code of honor was designed to remind man of how truly special goats are. Do your best to reward those who wait with a beautiful doeling to carry on the Doe Code of Honor for the next generation of those who wait.
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newton the goat
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sorry I didn't mean any offense ( me ex step dad probably would have corrected me and reminded me it was called something I totally don't remember right now) but still it's awesome to hear you were a part of the USMC!
Well I have told her I give up multiple times and I have already lost the hope of guessing lol so we are now onto 7..... urgh
Well I have told her I give up multiple times and I have already lost the hope of guessing lol so we are now onto 7..... urgh
