First time Momma

[nstone630]

@Goat Whisperer

Two words....
BARN CAM!

I have the coveralls that will keep me comfy if needed for extended barn stays.

But, my husband thought I was crazy when I said we need to extend one of the security cameras out to her pen!!! I'd be even more obsessed I think if I could have 24/7 live feed on her! I'd never get any work done!

We are supposed to have a heck of a cold snap this coming Saturday, dipping into the 20's. My husband is sure that's when she will decide to start kidding! At least it'll be a Saturday and I'll be home!

I've already decided that if it happens on a work day, I'll be calling in sick

 

[luvmypets]

Im excited for you! How is she looking?

 

[nstone630]

Im excited for you! How is she looking?

Fat! lol And her buck just won't let up! haha.

Attached are pics from this weekend. My husband has been ordered to hook me up a light in the barn so I can easily flip a switch and see her. Not having to worry with a flash light.

What do you all think from the pictures? I know they aren't great.

And we will be boarding up the bottom of her stall today...that way there won't be able escape artists.

 

[luvmypets]

Her bag still has a bit to go IMO, as this is her first I would say she has a few weeks left.

I think your buck needs a buddy !

 

[nstone630]

I feel the same! By looking at her bag. But the vet said just a couple weeks, and that was a couple weeks ago.
I'm going to be crazy if it ends up a few more weeks. This waiting game is hard!

 

[samssimonsays]

This is why so many do hand breeding and keep any bucks separate other than when they decide LOL. This is why I chose to keep them separate And yet, even those who hand breed *cough @Ferguson K cough* still lose their minds knowing when the due dates are It doesn't matter how you do it, they still drive us nuts!

 

[nstone630]

I've been discussing with my husband how we can keep the buck separate but give him enough space to be comfortable. Especially if she has girls, we will need to be able to make sure he keeps his hoofs off them! We may end up having to break off part of the pasture just for him.

 

[samssimonsays]

It is definitely necessary in my eyes to have a controlled breeding program. He will/does need a buddy if he is separated though.

 

[nstone630]

It is definitely necessary in my eyes to have a controlled breeding program. He will/does need a buddy if he is separated though.

Ugh...2 bucks? Maybe one of her kids will be a boy lol

 

[luvmypets]

Ugh...2 bucks? Maybe one of her kids will be a boy lol

a wether would be perfect!