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Old 03/17/09, 08:05 AM
 
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Goat babies are here!!!

I went out to check this morning and there they were – two doelings, already dried off and everything! I was so scared of having to “go in” and I ended up not even being there! I had checked on her last night, about 1:00 am, and she hopped up and just looked at me like “what are you doing out here, crazy woman…did you bring grain?” No signs of anything, no goo, nothing! And then at 7:00, there they were!

So, they’re kind of dumb about finding the boob. They root around on everything, but can’t seem to find it on their own. I helped them both nurse this morning, then I figured it best to let them alone to bond and figure things out. Will they get it? I thought I’d go out in an hour or so and help them again.

And yes, I have pictures! HT is weird for me, though. When I type, everything’s coming out backwards from what I’m typing, so I’m typing this in Word and then copying and pasting.
We haven’t named them yet. My oldest dd said if they were both girls, she wanted to name them Nanny and Nanko, after Abraham Lincoln’s goats. She’s very intellectual, lol! But, with them coming on St. Patrick’s Day, we might go with something else. I’ll have to ask her, lol!Goat babies are here!!! - GoatsGoat babies are here!!! - Goats Goat babies are here!!! - Goats
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Old 03/17/09, 08:28 AM
 
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awwwwww they are just adorable!
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Old 03/17/09, 11:33 AM
 
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How cute!! Congradulations!!
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Old 03/17/09, 11:41 AM
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They are sweet looking little girls! Congratulations to all of you, Your girls are going to have a ball playing with those new babies.
Ane Yes they will find the teat & get the hang of it, I'd just keep a close eye on them but they were just born this a.m. & you have seen them nurse so they will keep looking for it. I always worry about the same thing though & always keep a good watch on everyone till I know they are getting what the need.
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Old 03/17/09, 04:16 PM
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Oh how CUTE!! They are adorable I'm so happy it all went ok...and good job doing the late night checks even though you missed it LOL!! Congrats to you
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