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Old 02/22/10, 11:47 PM
 
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What a perfect thread! I have a calendar that has all sorts of dates written on it and the goats initials. I plan for each one and who gets to go in the kidding pen and who stays on the other side etc.

A support group is much needed! That and a group for notorious butt gawkers and udder gropers!
Sheesh is nothing sacred anynore?!:smiley-laughing013:

As for butt gawkers, we call it goat porn.
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Old 02/23/10, 03:31 PM
 
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We do "Simon" imitations (remember Mike Meyers' character on Saturday Night Live?)

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Old 02/23/10, 05:30 PM
 
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Seriously, I think one of mine will kid tomorrow. HA! I've said that 3 times already.
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Old 02/23/10, 05:39 PM
 
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One year, I had two Nubians go early. One kidded at 140 days and only one kid survived. The other kidded at 143 days and both kids did well. Most of the time, the La Manchas go 145-148 days and the Nubians go 150-155 days.
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Old 02/23/10, 07:10 PM
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Thanks *goatkid*!! I have a Nubian and she's not that big so maybe she'll fall in that time-slice..... which would be good. Now, how about Nigerians and Oberhaslis? My Nigerian is GYNORMOUS so I'm thinking she might go early????? Ober is big too.... GEEZE.... The wait is killing me... hahaha
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Old 02/23/10, 07:38 PM
 
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Well... I've got 2 LaMancha/Boers who are 140 days today. The more petite doe, Gypsy, is huge and constantly sitting like a dog. I can see the kid(s) kicking and bouncing when she does!
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Old 02/23/10, 08:02 PM
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My hugely pregnant Alpine keeps standing with her front hooves up on something. I think it's to slant her body so that the kids are back off her lungs. I'm hoping for only two, as this doe has only one teat. Three is going to be a problem.
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Old 02/23/10, 08:29 PM
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Had 8 kid on day 150, all within 30 min of each other. They are evil goats.

Pickle Barrel should kid Thursday, quad does was my order to her. She is a sweet heart so I know she will gift me with them lol
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Old 02/23/10, 08:34 PM
 
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I really love hearing everyone talking about their experiences (past & present). Natural Beauty, I hope Pickle Barrel blesses you with quads! Excellent name, by the way
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