SDGsoap&dairy
Loving the herd life
I have to admit, I don't have any desire to have a Togg either. To each her own. I hope you're able to get some sleep!
Updated...February - Doodle kidded, pics page 32
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Roll farms
Spot Master
Hubby's willingness to 'help' in the barn went up a lot when I finally agreed he could get some Toggs....gotta keep the help happy, don't we? 
jodief100
True BYH Addict
Tempting, very tempting but hubby said no. I was thinking his son would like to have a Togg and hubby agreed. Hubby doesn't want him getting too attached to any of the goats. We run a market meat herd and culling is inevitable.Roll farms said:Hey Jodie...I could raise 'em up to 2 mos (when they'd be down to 2 bottles a day)....jes sayin'....
Anyways, I think once you add in the extra cost they are out of my budget.
No babies yet. It was -3 when I went to bed, I figured they would go for sure. I went up, added hay to the beds and filled the buckets with warm water. Jazmine was shivering but the warm water really helped. Since Jaz is our only milk goat and she is higher maintenance I think Hubby feels all milk goats are high maintenance.
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Roll farms
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Foxy is in labor....
I got to sleep 6.5 glorious hours last night....
Nissan continues to improve.
Life is good.
I got to sleep 6.5 glorious hours last night....
Nissan continues to improve.
Life is good.
ksalvagno
Alpaca Master
I give you a lot of credit because one very cold winter birth was enough for me. I was talking to another local goat breeder and I may have to do February kids but I know I don't want to do anything sooner than that. And more than likely not start till the end of February. My winters were supposed to be easier than spring/summer!
helmstead
Goat Mistress
julieq
Ridin' The Range
Roll farms said:
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Roll farms
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Karen, I really, really wish I didn't *have* to do winter kiddings...believe it or not, I hate it.
BUT...our fair is in early JUNE...so to sell kids, they have to be born now.
When I kidded in March the first couple years I was constantly told, "I would buy one, but it won't be big enough for the fair."
Foxy is taking her sweet time....and I'm hungry. :/
(I want to go to our fav. Mexican place to 'celebrate' the end of January kidding.)
Ever notice....when you want them to hurry and spit them out (have someplace to be, etc.) they won't.
When you're trying to finish a chore and want them to wait 10 minutes, they'll spit 'em out in 3.
Argh...goats..
BUT...our fair is in early JUNE...so to sell kids, they have to be born now.
When I kidded in March the first couple years I was constantly told, "I would buy one, but it won't be big enough for the fair."
Foxy is taking her sweet time....and I'm hungry. :/
(I want to go to our fav. Mexican place to 'celebrate' the end of January kidding.)
Ever notice....when you want them to hurry and spit them out (have someplace to be, etc.) they won't.
When you're trying to finish a chore and want them to wait 10 minutes, they'll spit 'em out in 3.
Argh...goats..
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Roll farms
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Starting to get a little worried....wishing I hadn't complained about how long it's taking Foxy.
She's having obvious contractions, stretching a lot, squatting to pee and not peeing, then giving a half-hearted push every 30 mins. or so.
She's having obvious contractions, stretching a lot, squatting to pee and not peeing, then giving a half-hearted push every 30 mins. or so.
helmstead
Goat Mistress
Time to go in and have a look around....
