tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1694364001063554832.post2650978599869940283..comments2024-03-28T14:37:45.575-04:00Comments on 5 Acres & A Dream: Goat Update: PG? Or NotLeighhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02435811789823712254noreply@blogger.comBlogger23125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1694364001063554832.post-76404969135823212082012-02-11T16:04:53.779-05:002012-02-11T16:04:53.779-05:00AwaydownSouth, that is absolutely correct! Last ye...AwaydownSouth, that is absolutely correct! Last year, we had a similar experience to you, in that I was pretty sure that one of my does hadn't settled. Turns out she was carrying a single. This year, I'm actually thinking about having blood tests done.Leighhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02435811789823712254noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1694364001063554832.post-39423134787257585642012-02-11T14:24:26.412-05:002012-02-11T14:24:26.412-05:00we have been surprised both ways. There was one t...we have been surprised both ways. There was one time when a mother gave birth and we did not know she was with kid. There are been other times when she really looked like she was and never had a kid. Don't count your chickens, er, kids, before they are born! :-)Southern Ladyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02854732663299482276noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1694364001063554832.post-81697970060885180482012-02-08T05:43:44.725-05:002012-02-08T05:43:44.725-05:00Crystal, I got it! I just got very sidetracked wit...Crystal, I got it! I just got very sidetracked with my reply, explanation included in my response! Thank you so much. You are a treasure trove of information. <br /><br />Congrats on your first kids! And yes, news of your mom's triplets is very encouraging indeed. :)Leighhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02435811789823712254noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1694364001063554832.post-72193138813870953982012-02-07T22:34:04.188-05:002012-02-07T22:34:04.188-05:00Thanks!! I'm excited about babies!!Had twin bu...Thanks!! I'm excited about babies!!Had twin bucks on Jan 30th (haven't updated my blog since posting pics of Bleuberry playing in shavings though) & I'm ready for doe kids!!!<br /><br />If it makes you feel optimistic, my mom's Mini Alpine doe barely had a belly and had triplet does on Dec 13. It was her 1st kidding & we thought it was going to be just 1 tiny kid, but nope, 3 were hidden in there :)<br /><br />I hope you get some colorful Kinder does!!<br /><br />I emailed you with the blood tube/testing info, so odds are good it's in your spam folder :)* Crystal *https://www.blogger.com/profile/05747729287507332288noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1694364001063554832.post-18328673323162763392012-02-06T04:34:18.797-05:002012-02-06T04:34:18.797-05:00Oh Crystal, I wanna see some baby Kinders too! Ple...Oh Crystal, I wanna see some baby Kinders too! Please do send me the info on the blood draw tubes. That really might be a good route to go, both for the pregnancy test and CAE. Jasmine especially, is like your Bleuberry; she never did actually look pregnant last year. It would be nice to know. And congrats on Bleuberry!Leighhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02435811789823712254noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1694364001063554832.post-37779777581059622462012-02-05T20:48:58.785-05:002012-02-05T20:48:58.785-05:00I had the same problem with Bleuberry. Shes a long...I had the same problem with Bleuberry. Shes a long bodied, deep doe & you can't tell by looking. So I gave in, watched a youtube video on how to draw blood on a goat & drew blood to send in to Biotracking.<br /><br />Very easy to do (do a google search on drawing blood on goats) & cheap. If you're interested I can send you the info on where to get blood draw tubes 10 for $8 & that includes shipping.<br /><br />You send your samples in to www.biotracking.com (detailed instructions on website & submission forms for you to print out) Pregnancy test is $6.50 & you can get the sample tested for CAE too for an additional $4. Then you not only know your goats pregnancy status but you also know if they are CAE positive, and if so you can pull the kids to raise on CAE prevention. :)<br /><br />BTW- Bleuberry came back CAE Negative & positive for pregnancy!!!!! She is due March 5th & doesn't look any different than she did 6 months ago... <br /><br />Love the pictures of the girls, I'm crossing my fingers your lil man got the job done, I wanna see baby Kinders!!! :)* Crystal *https://www.blogger.com/profile/05747729287507332288noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1694364001063554832.post-11880481041044980212012-02-04T16:29:18.850-05:002012-02-04T16:29:18.850-05:00Bridget, thanks!
Nina, I hope so. The latest actu...Bridget, thanks!<br /><br />Nina, I hope so. The latest actual due date I have is May(!) So it could be awhile but hopefully not. :)<br /><br />Oh Dar, I doubt any of us is able to keep up with one another considering our busy lives. Thank you so much though, for your kind caring.<br /><br />Doug, ok, a gal could consider that weird. She must really love you. :)Leighhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02435811789823712254noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1694364001063554832.post-1657732872223641372012-02-04T00:37:06.607-05:002012-02-04T00:37:06.607-05:00When I first started dating my future wife in high...When I first started dating my future wife in high school I would go to her house and hang out with her four brothers. One of the things that almost stopped us from continuing to date was when my future wife and her mother came around the corner and us boys were trying to help their male dog to...you know what to the female lab. I guess it would have been a surprise to most anyone seeings that we were using a garden hose to prop the dogs back end over an old barrel.<br /><br />I'm surprised she actually said yes when I asked her to marry me. ha. <br /><br />Good luck with your bulges.Doug Pitcherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00561267399443561604noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1694364001063554832.post-81621027964150061592012-02-03T15:05:45.204-05:002012-02-03T15:05:45.204-05:00I missed out. So much has been going on here, tha...I missed out. So much has been going on here, that my blog time has been limited...forgive me? <br /> I love that you grow your own feed for the brood and the herd. You are a wonder. That's a very good thing. You are so busy with your animals and your cabinets, you must sleep like a baby at the end of the day.<br />As for the girls, I'm sure 'ewe' will see babes before you know it. Bulgy is beautiful...basking in the sun and playing is pure pleasure to see. Will be waiting with you.<br />BlessYourHeartsDarhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16642092433299872708noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1694364001063554832.post-8832660581579356552012-02-03T12:10:25.628-05:002012-02-03T12:10:25.628-05:00The girls do have a little bit of that bulging pre...The girls do have a little bit of that bulging preggers look. March is only a few weeks away, so it shouldn't be long before you know for sure! If they are, my fingers will be crossed for does. Your weather looks lovely there. No wonder they are playful.Ninahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07049476969325691637noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1694364001063554832.post-24725961316554012882012-02-03T08:19:49.597-05:002012-02-03T08:19:49.597-05:00I'm keepin my fingers crossed!I'm keepin my fingers crossed!Bridgethttp://www.arignagardener.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1694364001063554832.post-56861512402338091792012-02-03T06:21:32.845-05:002012-02-03T06:21:32.845-05:00Renee, good question. As far as I know, milk produ...Renee, good question. As far as I know, milk production doesn't change much during pregnancy. It is standard practice to dry them up the last two months. I dried Surprise early, because she always tends to be skinny and fussy about eating. I've just begun skipping milkings with Jasmine, so she will begin to produce less and be dry soon. Good think I froze a dozen half-gallons for milk during the dry season. We'd miss our yogurt otherwise!<br /><br />Paula, well duh on me, I didn't even catch that! LOL<br /><br />Sue, thanks! That's encouraging. Others have experienced the same so I'm hopeful. Makes a challenge for calculating due dates but fortunately I've only got the two!Leighhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02435811789823712254noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1694364001063554832.post-31555312118495370742012-02-03T02:16:47.569-05:002012-02-03T02:16:47.569-05:00I've been breeding goats (Angoras) and sheep f...I've been breeding goats (Angoras) and sheep for about 12 years now. I've only seen the deed a couple of times, but have had babies every year. Even when I bred the super tall Montedale cross ewes to the baby Dorper (and if anyone ever needed a step ladder it was him!). Fingers crossed for you and your girls!Suehttp://www.majorasue.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1694364001063554832.post-11267692703243755372012-02-02T22:49:05.915-05:002012-02-02T22:49:05.915-05:00Ha ha! "...but it's entirely conceivable ...Ha ha! "...but it's entirely <i>conceivable</i> that it could be later than that." Funny pun. Ha ha!Paulahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16171802310115844104noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1694364001063554832.post-2725703094341728172012-02-02T22:33:11.127-05:002012-02-02T22:33:11.127-05:00I was wondering about your goats. Well it would b...I was wondering about your goats. Well it would be nice if they were pregnant. Are they still producing milk and is that any indication of pregnancy in goats?Renee Nefehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08167893445846427824noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1694364001063554832.post-69558074842676656252012-02-02T22:19:16.548-05:002012-02-02T22:19:16.548-05:00Jody, that's about all there is left. :)
Mich...Jody, that's about all there is left. :)<br /><br />Michelle, thanks! So nice another goat person sees those bumps. :) Hopefully your kidding will be without incident.<br /><br />Jane, you know, last year I never could tell if Jasmine was pregnant just by looking at her. She's a big girl and only carried a single, so it wasn't until she went into labor that I knew it was for sure!<br /><br />Jean, I hope you're right! At least Gruffy was experienced. :)<br /><br />Ginny, well, it could be just big fat tummies! You're right though, time will tell:)<br /><br />RaShell, I've actually thought about getting a couple of the pregnancy kits from the dollar store. Just to see what happens! Then I'd have to try again sometime when I knew for sure they weren't. :)<br /><br />Jaime, sometimes it's just best to leave it that way too. Several folks more experience than I said it would happen on it's own. We'll see!Leighhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02435811789823712254noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1694364001063554832.post-63664748570232361672012-02-02T21:58:11.084-05:002012-02-02T21:58:11.084-05:00Oh, I hope they are, too! Time will tell, and it s...Oh, I hope they are, too! Time will tell, and it seems nature always has a way of working these things out ;)<br />-JaimeNgo Family Farmhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15484243776589015749noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1694364001063554832.post-75029611092929005412012-02-02T20:03:42.519-05:002012-02-02T20:03:42.519-05:00Oh my goodness, this sounds worse than when I'...Oh my goodness, this sounds worse than when I've hoped to be pregnant! LOL! At least I could take a simple UA! Good luck!Poppyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17565510749804897792noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1694364001063554832.post-90821087543139600072012-02-02T19:13:23.882-05:002012-02-02T19:13:23.882-05:00I don't know what I'm looking at anyhow, n...I don't know what I'm looking at anyhow, never been close to a goat :o) one thing I do know..time will tell it :o)Gingerbreadshouse7https://www.blogger.com/profile/01285484153508538882noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1694364001063554832.post-18846829414972402562012-02-02T18:41:36.745-05:002012-02-02T18:41:36.745-05:00Hard to say, but I bet Gruffy figured it out all b...Hard to say, but I bet Gruffy figured it out all by himself :-) My guess....they're pregnant :-)dr momihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15665259531466170062noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1694364001063554832.post-39998159846457992582012-02-02T17:42:14.932-05:002012-02-02T17:42:14.932-05:00I can see the bulges too,so maybe they are mommies...I can see the bulges too,so maybe they are mommies to be,we shall see!<br /><br /> Blessings JaneJanehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08535490386634385929noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1694364001063554832.post-43104937106595408852012-02-02T16:55:39.805-05:002012-02-02T16:55:39.805-05:00I definitely see the bulges, and like you, I was t...I definitely see the bulges, and like you, I was thinking, "Their daddy is a pygmy so they aren't going to show like they would if they were pregnant with full blooded Nubian babies." *Fingers crossed!*Michellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16852320721216631639noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1694364001063554832.post-52288185534585989032012-02-02T16:13:05.292-05:002012-02-02T16:13:05.292-05:00Hmmm? We'll wait and see.Hmmm? We'll wait and see.Jodyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05442310215979259623noreply@blogger.com