Category: Feeding and Care of Goats
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And NOW there are 8 Kids!
Tsunami had her kid this morning. Please share our link. CCPygmygoats.com
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Miracle gives birth- and now there are 4 kids!
Miracle gave us the 4th kid of the year. This morning, this new kid was standing with Miracle in the rain. The time of birth is unknown. The kid was too small to get into the goat house, so Miracle stayed with her kid outside until we were able to empty the goat house and…
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Kids entertain themselves and Purple Martins return
Below: While the two mama goats keep watch, the new kids are having a blast playing with each other. Below: We saw a few Purple Martins last week and today we saw them making homes in our Purple Martin houses. Please share our link with your friends on social media. CCPygmygoats.com
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Twins move to Goat House and family pics of Concert, bandaid, pinewood derby, style show, skiing, and new green pasture
Skippy has moved the twins from the Guinea house to the goat house. It took the twins a while to jump into the house, and their rambunctious arrival caused a mass exit of the other goats. Hopefully, they will all get along. Below are pictures of the the unnamed twins at the Guinea house before…
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Carrots are sprouting and Demie can get through the fence.
Our carrots were planted two weeks ago. They still have quite a ways to go before harvest, but everything has to start somewhere. Below: Here is the fake owl we put the help protect the fruit trees and blueberries from birds. Hope it works. (We have real owls in the area, but they are not…
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Skippy has twins! (And now we have 3 kids)
The 3 minute video below summarizes the first 1.5 hours after the twins were born. It takes a little while for them to walk, but they already have the instinct to nurse. Skippy has never nursed and kept backing away from the twins. Finally, the twins and I backed Skippy into a corner, where Skippy…
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The new Kid is named Demie! (Female for half)
Just like human infants, new kids eat, eat, eat, and sleep. Unlike human infants, new kids hop, grow very fast, and hide. Demie has grown almost an inch taller since birth (just a week ago). If the mom has not called her kid, or leaves her kid alone, a new kid hides. Demie has found…
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Where’s Waldo?
Bruce looked for the new kid for 45 minutes before discovering the hiding place. Can you spot the hiding place? Einstein has bonded with her kid. No need to “lock them up” to force the issue. Lettuce planted before the freeze is sprouting. Please share our blog on your social media. http://CCPygmygoats.com
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Our first KID this year!
our first kid this year arrived last night. Einstein is the mother. Einstein is nursing, so we will not isolate mother and kid. Please share our link on your social media. http://CCPygmygoats.com
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Sunflowers, Goats, Traveling, and Skiing
When the leaves were removed from the dead sunflower, we were surprised to see new growth. Guess this plant will return after the freeze! Below: We purchased a new smelling Jolly ball for the goats since the green Jolly ball was such a hit. This ball smells like blueberries. It may take the goats a while to decide if…