Upcoming kidding season at sweet Horizon minis-kidding season is over 7/7 bucklings born

[Goat Whisperer]

I haven't tried to feel for kids early on, I can generally tell if they settled, so…
Once they hit 4 months I can feel kids any time I want. Generally though, the girls are pretty grumpy so I don't mess with them too much, only if they want it

Excited to see your kids! You are going to be on cuteness overload once they all kid!

 

[Sweet horizon Nigerians]

I tried feeling moonpie today for kids and couldn't feel anything but she is vet confirmed bred this time lol I just don't know ow when she is due... there is such a long time frame as to when she could be due. Will Never (as long as I can help it) pasture breed again lol I called the goats up to the fence after I got home from work and the poor girl took her sweet time (tried to run but was very uncomfortable looking lol)
I know, I can't wait either! I've been trying to guess what colors the kids will end up being from each breeding lol (I know it is not possible unless you have some genetic testing done or something like that, this is merely for fun
Cami has thrown buckskins every time she freshened (granted she was bred to the same buck both times)
Mp had a chocolate chamiosse last time (don't know why the other was) both were bred to a buckskin w/white (although looked black and white) there are just WAY to many potential outcomes lol but it's fun to imagine

 

[Goatgirl47]

Beautiful goats! I know what you mean about pasture breeding. :/ I have due dates on most of my does, but one (my Lamancha) kept coming back into heat so I just left her with the older buck (as apposed to the younger buck that I wanted her to be bred to). I haven't seen a heat in a couple months so hopefully she's bred.
Good luck with your girls!

 

[RoahT]

That's odd about how with one pregnancy you were able to feel it and then next you weren't lol. It's ok I just wasn't sure if you might know, no harm in asking will definitely be posting photos of what I can

Yeah, it is odd!! I think part of it was also the size of the calves, as the calm one that I couldn't feel well was part mini cow and really tiny, even though she was born full term and healthy. So alot of variables go into it. Also how much the mom will let you feel! thanks for posting pictures! I'm excited to see the ultrasound ones and pics of kids when they come!!

 

[Bayleaf Meadows]

You have beautiful goats! I hope they all have twins. Do you have a milking stand? It's great to have them learn to be in the head gate without being nervous. I feed the non-milkers in the stand once in a while to keep them used to it.

 

[Sweet horizon Nigerians]

@Goatgirl47 thank you, hopefully your lamancha doe took

@RoahT That makes alot of sense with the calves

@Bayleaf Meadows thank you, yes I have a milking stand and have been putting all 3 does in it and running my hands all over them udder and all lol. Makes doing hooves alot easier lol. Took moonpie forever to not try to sit down when touching her belly lol

 

[Sweet horizon Nigerians]

Just got a letter from my vet saying they are no longer doing goats as of December 22nd, my appointment has been scheduled for 2 months on December 28th so I am hoping I can get an ultrasound done still. She was the only vet local that specialized in goats so I am currently having to find a new vet

 

[Sweet horizon Nigerians]

Cami spoke with my vet I will still be able to get ultrasounds done on the 2 does

 

[Goatgirl47]

That's great! How far along will they be at the time (if pregnant)?

 

[Southern by choice]

That really stinks you will not have a goat vet.

Cool you will still get the ultrasound!