We SHOULD Be Done....

A little after noon today, I checked on things in the barn. I had let the last remaining pregnant doe outside for the day but figured to keep an eye on her. I wanted to take a Nubian buck to the auction - which would take a good chunk of the afternoon - so I decided to put Annie (the doe....) back into her stall. I noticed a small amount of "discharge" from her, so knew it was getting close.

I hurried to the Auction House and back - still nothing. She was up, begging for food, like normal (they ALWAYS are....). I had noticed earlier that she was having a time of it laying down and getting back up from the ground.

She reminded me of an 80 year old woman with arthritis.....

I had a few things to do, and rain was heading our way, so I got them done and headed for the house at 4:45. I stopped by the barn to check on her beforehand - and she was still in her stall by herself.

Since the storm clouds were getting closer - and I'll melt in the rain - I decided to go milk early. I headed to the barn at 5:08....

As soon as I got inside the barn, I heard Annie making those odd little "worried" sounds that goat mom's always make to get their kid's attention. I knew before I got to her stall what I'd find.



He (yes HE...) was still VERY wet, and mom was cleaning him off. He looks like his dad, although he has white ears and non Boer-like colors on his face. He's also a little bigger then his "cousin" born on Saturday.

His chin is half white/half black, and he has a black nose.



AND....

HE HAS WATTLES!



Wattles are that odd fold of skin hanging from a goat's neck. Not all breeds have them - Boers do not - so it is neat when a Boer cross has them.

These are not the best photos, but will have to do until Deb can get out there and take better ones.

We were hoping for a couple of girls but, at least there will be the WONDERFUL Kinder milk to be had!