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Awwww a buckling! 
Love me a buck.
... But wishing I had your doe numbers!
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Love me a buck.
... But wishing I had your doe numbers!
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'You've Got to Be Kidding!' One More Down and One to Go- Honey Dreame Farms
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HoneyDreameMomma
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As promised, here are the pictures and details about Lucy's babies. Lucy is our most 'petite' ND, and she was a FF. We weren't sure what to expect, although we hoped that by breeding her to a smaller buck she might not have birthing issues. I'm sorry to say, I don't think we'll be breeding this beautiful girl again. 
If I hadn't been there to assist, it's highly likely that she and the babies wouldn't have made it. Her buckling came first, with excellent presentation, but she is just so small it was extremely difficult for them both. When she was pushing for over 30 minutes with no visible progress, I went in her. I felt the baby in relation to her pelvis, and was concerned that her pelvis might not be big enough to deliver. Without getting too graphic, I had to pull/hold her open to create more room, and had to pull the buckling each time she pushed. She was exhausted when he came out and struggled to clean him off, and he was so exhausted and dazed, he was more interested in sleeping than nursing.
Lucy had looked like she was only carrying a single, so when the doeling came up right behind her brother, presenting with one leg forward and one back, it was a surprise for me, and almost more than Lucy could take. I have NEVER heard a goat scream like that. After the baby's head came out, Lucy fell forward and stopped pushing and bawling. Freaked me out - I thought I'd lost her, and the baby was struggling to get out. I held Lucy and talked sweet to her, while trying to keep things open for the baby. Lucy rallied, and with a few more pushes from her and pulls from me, the doeling made it out. I was very grateful to have my LGD, Clyde outside the birthing stall to help clean them both off, because Lucy did what she could, but just didn't have any energy. After about 20-30 minutes, I was able to support her, so she could get up and nurse the babies briefly. The buckling wasn't very interested, but I managed to get enough milk/colostrum in him to let him sleep and recover a little.
Anyway, it took time and effort, but we got mom and babies taken care of, and although Lucy is still taking things slowly, you'd never guess the kids were having so many problems yesterday. When I was in the barn this morning, they were bouncing around, nursing well, and being extremely cute. I think one of the neatest things about the whole crazy endeavor was how it helped me bond with Lucy. She has never been a goat that liked to be petted, lol - or even really touched, but after she got up to nurse the babies, she turned to me (I was still on the ground) and she licked my cheek 2-3 times!
My kids decided to name the boy August and the girl April.
I know it's early, but thoughts on whether August might make a good breeding buck? I love his markings, especially his cute brown 'stockings.'
This picture really doesn't do April justice. She is beautiful, but also very fast, and most of the pictures I have of her are blurry.
If I hadn't been there to assist, it's highly likely that she and the babies wouldn't have made it. Her buckling came first, with excellent presentation, but she is just so small it was extremely difficult for them both. When she was pushing for over 30 minutes with no visible progress, I went in her. I felt the baby in relation to her pelvis, and was concerned that her pelvis might not be big enough to deliver. Without getting too graphic, I had to pull/hold her open to create more room, and had to pull the buckling each time she pushed. She was exhausted when he came out and struggled to clean him off, and he was so exhausted and dazed, he was more interested in sleeping than nursing. Lucy had looked like she was only carrying a single, so when the doeling came up right behind her brother, presenting with one leg forward and one back, it was a surprise for me, and almost more than Lucy could take. I have NEVER heard a goat scream like that. After the baby's head came out, Lucy fell forward and stopped pushing and bawling. Freaked me out - I thought I'd lost her, and the baby was struggling to get out. I held Lucy and talked sweet to her, while trying to keep things open for the baby. Lucy rallied, and with a few more pushes from her and pulls from me, the doeling made it out. I was very grateful to have my LGD, Clyde outside the birthing stall to help clean them both off, because Lucy did what she could, but just didn't have any energy. After about 20-30 minutes, I was able to support her, so she could get up and nurse the babies briefly. The buckling wasn't very interested, but I managed to get enough milk/colostrum in him to let him sleep and recover a little.
Anyway, it took time and effort, but we got mom and babies taken care of, and although Lucy is still taking things slowly, you'd never guess the kids were having so many problems yesterday. When I was in the barn this morning, they were bouncing around, nursing well, and being extremely cute.
I think one of the neatest things about the whole crazy endeavor was how it helped me bond with Lucy. She has never been a goat that liked to be petted, lol - or even really touched, but after she got up to nurse the babies, she turned to me (I was still on the ground) and she licked my cheek 2-3 times! My kids decided to name the boy August and the girl April.
I know it's early, but thoughts on whether August might make a good breeding buck? I love his markings, especially his cute brown 'stockings.'
This picture really doesn't do April justice. She is beautiful, but also very fast, and most of the pictures I have of her are blurry.
Hens and Roos
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Congrats! Glad it turned out well for all 
Southern by choice
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Oh my goodness. So glad that you stick around for kiddings! Ya just never know.
Poor Lucy, glad she is doing well today.
The buckling is a bueat! I'd wait a bit and look at his "overall" make up. Straight rear legs, good shoulders, topline etc.
The tri's are always pretty but I know what you mean it is hard to get pics that really show how striking they are.
Hugs for Clyde! Makes such a difference doesn't it. They do such a good job cleaning and caring for them.
So how are YOU today. That kinda stuff wears me out. So draining!
The emotional and even physical toll seems to show up after our adrenaline rush wears off.
Poor Lucy, glad she is doing well today.
The buckling is a bueat! I'd wait a bit and look at his "overall" make up. Straight rear legs, good shoulders, topline etc.
The tri's are always pretty but I know what you mean it is hard to get pics that really show how striking they are.
Hugs for Clyde! Makes such a difference doesn't it. They do such a good job cleaning and caring for them.
So how are YOU today. That kinda stuff wears me out. So draining!
The emotional and even physical toll seems to show up after our adrenaline rush wears off.
jodief100
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The babies are so adorable! Congratulations on such pretty babies. 7 does and 1 buck- QUIT HOGGING ALL THE DOE KIDS!!!!!!
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Lol - funny you mention it @Southern by choice - it does take a toll. I'm actually sick with a cold or flu or something, although it was coming on before all of yesterday's craziness. I'm sick enough that I wasn't able to go to the hospital yesterday to meet my new baby niece. DD sent pictures of herself holding the baby, and I was a bit jealous.
I'm glad human illnesses don't normally spread to goats, and I'm hoping we either won't have any more goat kids for a day or two, or that if we do, they are normal, uneventful births, so that I can get myself better.
Speaking of which - how are you? I hope you've recovered from your LGD collision.
Makes me want to start a poll about how many of us get sick/injured during all the craziness of kidding season...
DD sent pictures of herself holding the baby, and I was a bit jealous.I'm glad human illnesses don't normally spread to goats, and I'm hoping we either won't have any more goat kids for a day or two, or that if we do, they are normal, uneventful births, so that I can get myself better.
Speaking of which - how are you? I hope you've recovered from your LGD collision.
Makes me want to start a poll about how many of us get sick/injured during all the craziness of kidding season...
Southern by choice
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Now that is the worst. Sick at kidding time.
Last year everyone was sick and I didn't get sick then I did... at kidding. This year I told everyone to go quarantine themselves if they were sick because I had kidding and I couldn't be sick!
Yeah. I am a great mom.
This year we had so many at once by the time the last one went I was just ready for it to be over and sadly I didn't even enjoy it toward the end. I learned from how we did things this year though.
I have recovered from my collision. Thank You.
Farm injuries are a real issue. That glorified idea of the pretty pastures and the peacefulness and the serenity... yeah RIGHT!
That would be a great thread!
Remember when thhe children were young and we all were so happy when we didn't have to clean poop anymore? Potty training was awesome! Then we get older... children get older... we have a farm and spent way more hours cleaning poop than when the kids were in diapers. AND it will never end.
What are we thinking?
Last year everyone was sick and I didn't get sick then I did... at kidding. This year I told everyone to go quarantine themselves if they were sick because I had kidding and I couldn't be sick!
Yeah. I am a great mom.
This year we had so many at once by the time the last one went I was just ready for it to be over and sadly I didn't even enjoy it toward the end. I learned from how we did things this year though.
I have recovered from my collision. Thank You.
Farm injuries are a real issue. That glorified idea of the pretty pastures and the peacefulness and the serenity... yeah RIGHT!
That would be a great thread!
Remember when thhe children were young and we all were so happy when we didn't have to clean poop anymore? Potty training was awesome! Then we get older... children get older... we have a farm and spent way more hours cleaning poop than when the kids were in diapers. AND it will never end.
What are we thinking?
I've had the same luck! 8 ewes, 3 rams. Didn't get my first ram until the 4th ewe to lamb.
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Wow Congrats on all the does! The lady We are getting our goats from had 36 Babies when We went to look, only 7 does! she said it is unheard of for her I'll have to tell her I know where they all went Lol!
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Congratulations on all the does!!! And healthy kids! Do you still have more to kid? Whats the doe to buck count?
