Jmsim93's Journal

[jmsim93]

Today I am cleaning both of the shelters and really disinfecting the kidding stall. I am even putting new dirt down just for kicks! (I buy bagged top soil every now and then and put a fresh 2 to 3 inches down) Tingle seems to be progressing nicely and I am really trying hard not to get too crazy about checking her all of the time. She isn't due until Sunday so I know it might be the middle of next week before she kids???? Sweetpea is in RAGING heat and driving me nuts with her screaming! She has never been this vocal before but as the only non-preggo doe I have, I think she is screaming..."I NEED ATTENTION TOO!!!!" LOL I was looking at her today and realized she is too fat! At least I think she is??? I will post a picture and see what you guys think. I don't know how it happened? I just looked at her and "saw" it. I need to cut back with her. But since both of the other does are preggo, she kinda gets the extra ration as well.

I have out-of-state company on Monday and this morning my parents called and they are coming Tuesday for a couple of days. I'm sure this is when Tingle will decide to kid. It is probably for the best because I will not be able to go out there every hour to check on her. I am getting a baby monitor out there so I can at least hear her.

 

[Roll farms]

I love FF udders, they're just so CUTE.

 

[jmsim93]

WOW! Today was a crazy day. I am so glad I got the kidding stall cleaned out and everything ready to go for Tingle. I also cleaned up around the yard and enjoyed the beautiful day. I started getting ready after lunch because I had a meeting at my kids' school (which I'm the chairman of the committee that was meeting!). I had planned to go early and had the van packed up and ready to go. As I drove past the goat pen I saw Tingle at the very back with a little white kid wobbling beside her!!!!! I couldn't believe it. I slammed on the brakes and went in hoping I hadn't missed everything, but there in the leaves was a little red doe getting cleaned off. One white buckling and a red doe! I was so shocked I didn't know what to do at first. I got my husband and told him to go pick up the boys from school and I called and cancelled my meeting! (priorities and all!) I dipped their navels and made sure they were nursing. Tingle did absolutely wonderful. She was so attentive. She got pretty upset when I moved her and the babies to the kidding stall but I wanted them to have some privacy and a smaller space to bond. It is taking everything I have not to stay out there and cuddle!

Well, a new phase has begun! I know it may sound cheesy to a lot of you seasoned goaters...but this is a dream that is actually starting to take shape. About 2 years ago we decided to try to become more self-sufficient. I wanted milk, and cheese and soap. It has taken a long time to get to this point...the researching, the planning, the saving, the building, the buying, the nurturing, the hoping...has led to today! I feel very fulfilled! Now I have to wait a little longer before I begin the milking but it is closer than ever!!! I'M SO EXCITED

 

[daisychick]

Tingles babies are really cute. Looking forward to reading your journal.

 

[jodief100]

Tingle's babies are adorable. They look like they are smiling.

None of this sounds silly to us. We all were there once. Baby goats are always exciting, whether they are your first or five thousandth. Good luck on your dreams, the next few stages will be a lot of work, but worth it.

 

[77Herford]

Congrats, baby goats are fun. Its good they are born adorable as some can be a challenge. Hope everything goes well.

 

[jmsim93]

Today the kids are 2 days old. I let Tingle and the babies outside because it was so beautiful and I figured it was time to introduce them to the world a little bit. They absolutely loved it. Momma did good, too. I am amazed what a good mother she is. She is very attentive. The kids already are very used to us and come snuggle in our laps and climb all over our legs. I am still trying to come up with names. I tend to take awhile with those things. We spent about 30 minutes outside and then I took them all back...they CRASHED! The little brown/red doe went straight for the hay and cuddled up for a nap. I took lots of good pictures...hope you all enjoy!


peek-a-boo!

WHAT is that, mom????

I never really liked blue-eyed goats before but now it is starting to grow on me!

The doe was more cautious as they explored the first time...she was "inching" up on everything.

Time for a snack!

Time for a snuggle!

Now it's time for brother to join in!

Everybody is getting tired so time to head back!

The happy Momma!

If you would like to see all of the pictures in the album...here is the link: http://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.10150261081224937.385528.523944936&type=1&l=ab8a2cbe33

The most recent pictures are at the end of the album.

 

[77Herford]

Great now your getting me to like La Mancha's. They look so sweet and little.

 

[TTs Chicks]

Great pics - your goats are adorable

 

[marlowmanor]

Are the babies mini lamanchas? I am totally falling for that little boy! Are both babies blue eyed?