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Old 03/19/09, 02:59 PM
 
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Location: Colorado
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UGH! If I have to wait another day!

I am sure we are all feeling a bit frustrated at our does when they seem to keep us waiting and waiting and waiting for the babies. Out of the 4 does I know when two of them are due, but the other two intend on keeping me waiting forever! But as of today Daphne has a bit of milk in her teats and Carla (Who I thought was due the 30th but recounted yesterday and could go at any time) also has some nice milk too....my question how long are they gonna keep me waiting now? I can't wait....(throws herself on the floor and kicks her feet) I want babies now!

I also should note that in Daphne I can feel almost every body part on all the kids she is carrying!
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Old 03/19/09, 03:03 PM
 
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Location: Missouri
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Yes I know the feeling. For some reason my goats is always late.. I dont know why. I want them to kid on 150 days but it never happened. I am pretty jealous becuz MIL's goats always kid on 150 days. DANG!! I know. It is frustrating.. They can go up to 160 days or more. I had a doe that was suppose to kid on 150 days and she didnt until 2 weeks later she had her baby and it was huge.. UGH!!
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Old 03/19/09, 03:15 PM
 
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Talking UGh! If I have to wait another day!

Two of the goats are La Manchas and the other two are Pygmy nigerian crosses. The pygmies usually go at 155 days but I am not sure about the big goats. We have been raising goats for years and I still get frustrated. Mainly because I get so much joy watching the babies bounce and play and watching my kids(human) play with them. Plus I just am a bit impatient by nature. I am pretty sure that no babies today...m,aybe tomorrow or the next day or the next or the next. I am hopeful since they each have a little milk.

Sarah
M&L La Manchas
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