[Ag-eq] baby goats

[nfoster at extremezone.com]

Hi, I just wanted to tell every one about my baby goats.  I think I mentioned in
an earlier post that one of my doe goats was due in mid March.  Well they
arrived right on time; they were born March 11.  She had healthy twin girls!

The kids are Nubians, so they have long hound dog ears.  I just can't get over
how cute and fun they are.  They are very curious and into everything.  They
act a lot like puppies, they run, jump, play and even chew on things.  They
have just started nibbling on the hay and grain.

They are growing like weeds; they're probably twice their birth size.  They're
using most of the milk, we are getting very little for our use.  She's
producing a lot, so once I wean the kids there will be plenty.  I've gotten
enough milk to make some cheese and ice cream.  Once I wean the kids I will
make a lot more cheese.

If any of you have goat questions please ask, I will answer to the best of my
ability.

Nella








Quoting Fred's ol' XP <regenerative at earthlink.net>:

> Ya, Kendra has good advice.
> I am a Permaculturist, and incorporate a lot of verticality in my gardens.
> If you're feeling industrious, plant a bunch of pumpkins!  If all
> goes well, you'll sell or trade most of them in October and November.
>
> I like to grow popping corn, peanuts, and pumpkins.  If your dogs can
> keep squirrels from eating everything, that'll help.
> Good luck!
> Fred
>
>
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