First Time Kidding Thread

[Amarisus]

So I thought I would go ahead and start my own kidding thread as my girls are getting pretty close now(I think/hope) I have two mini-manchas That were bred to a Nigerian Dwarf buck. We are friends with the lady who owns the buck so they stayed with him for about a month (you know, just to be sure ) So the earliest possible due date is March 31st The latest is in April. They are already looking pretty big so I'm hoping sooner than later! This is my first time ever with kidding goats so I'm super nervous and super excited! Here are some pics! The black and white one (Ethel) is alot friendlier so I have more pics of her lol The brown one is Lucy. Heres Ethel about a month ago

here she is today

Here's Lucy

 

[animalmom]

Very nice looking mini-manchas. Keep us posted as to your, or their, progress. Pictures, you do know, are really required especially kid pictures.

The doe in my avatar is due the third week in April. I keep telling her I want a red headed doeling so I can name her Lucy. Got to come up with my own Ethel too doncha know!

 

[Amarisus]

Thanks, I will definitely keep you posted and baby pictures will be up as soon as they arrive your doe is very pretty! I would like see pics of her kids too!

 

[taylorm17]

Yeah! I love kidding threads! I love your does. I can't wait to see the babies soon!!!!. def. keep us updated!

 

[Amarisus]

Getting close! Their udders have gotten huge!

 

[taylorm17]

Yeah!!!! I can't wait! for lots of healthy pink babies

 

[Amarisus]

So Lucy was acting funny this morning, but I had to leave for a party. When we got back my husband comes running up out of breath saying "come quick!" and I'm like "don't mess with me because thats not funny..." he tells me he's not joking and I run down to the goat pen to find not 1 or 2 but 3 healthy little baby goats!! Two does and a buck! So excited! They were already nursing and standing and she had them cleaned and everything! Such a good momma!
The buck

The doe that looks just like mommy

and the little girl with ears

 

[taylorm17]

Congratulations! I am so happy they were all healthy for you And 3 BABIES! That's great new!!!! They are adorable! And I didn't know that in the same litter of mini Manchas some could have ears and some wouldn't have ears.

 

[OneFineAcre]

congratulations

 

[Fullhousefarm]

Very cute!

We've seen several of our neighbor's litters with mixed ears. When you mix LaMancha and Nubian its always a surprise. Lol.