Goat Whisperer's & SBC's kidding thread: kidding storm

[Baymule]

I haven't seen a Crucos in years, they are pretty. The little violets are so cute and dainty...too hot for those here.

We have violets here, there's some growing out in the woods. I know if they can grow in Texas, they can grow for you! Just put them in a shady place.

 

[babsbag]

@Baymule Shade...what is that? When we built our house the installer asked where we wanted it and we managed to put it at such an angle that in the summer when it is HOT not one side of our house has shade all day. The east side gets sun until about noon, of course the south and west see sun for hours, and the north side gets sun as it sets in the west and that is some of the hottest hours. I have a few shade plants under oak trees, like a lilac and some Peonies. I used to have Columbines and bleeding hearts but free range chickens and Guineas and tender plants don't go together. The violets wouldn't last long with the birds.

 

[Devonviolet]

. . . many want a mini mancha for the high butterfat and higher production . . .


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the two girls!
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I'm happy to have my two LaMancha does, that are getting ready to kid. However, my goal is to eventually have MiniMancha's, for the high butterfat and higher production.

LOVE the violets, in your photos! Are those Forsythia branches on the ground? Very pretty. One of these days I want Violet's all over our "Devonviolet Acres". That will now be possible, thanks to @Baymule's gift, of three pots of violet plants, from her DD's yard.

Love your little Kikos! I especially love that red/blonde buck! He is precious! Our Vet raises Spanish/Boer Cross. I want to eventually raise some meat goats. So, it would be good to get them from him.

I'm trying to convince him to cross his Spanish with Kikos. He isn't happy about Barber Pole Worms. Crossing with Kiko, rather than Boer would help decrease that, since both Spanish & Kiko are more resistant. So, I'm hoping he will make the change by the time I'm ready to start raising meat goats.

 

[NH homesteader]

@Southern by choice DH just got back from TN! When do you wean your minis? My husband's cousin is involved with a rescue organization that brings dogs up from down there (yeah, I know how we all feel about it), and if there's a gang headed up she might be able to hitch a ride if I bought the crate, etc.

We also may go down to TN this summer so I can see the area again (I haven't been there in 6-7 years) so... Could maybe time it right?

@Green Acres Farm lol yes but I'm pushing it with DH, 2 is not going to happen! I'm getting 2 bucklings this year already!

 

[NH homesteader]

Oh and also, gorgeous flowers. I forgot what flowers look like. Very much not like the white stuff I have here.

 

[Baymule]

@babsbag Shade: a darker spot usually found under a tent or properly set up tarp.

 

[nstone630]

If there is ever a Kiko buck you need off your hands...we are next door @Southern by choice
Depending on what my new doe kids out in July I may have a few does that will need a different buck, so not to line breed.

 

[HomeOnTheRange]

Those two would be great to start our move into the milking part of the operation. Might have to see when my brother is going out to NC to visit his son!

 

[Southern by choice]

Zephyr kidded.

She looked like she would but I finally fell asleep at 2am watching the monitor.
4:20 AM- yes AM she has a rope

what goat kids at 4 in the morning?

She was a complete dope!
long story short...
Single buckling!

5:30 am she kidded

6:30 I had to lay down I thought I was going to puke.So tired.

long day here. Just Leah and Mariah left for this group.

pics when I can.

 

[TAH]

Sound like you need some rest!

I couldn't imagine having this many goats kid at once!