tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1694364001063554832.post817697808367631049..comments2024-03-28T14:37:45.575-04:00Comments on 5 Acres & A Dream: Lily! Twins!! Girls!!!Leighhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02435811789823712254noreply@blogger.comBlogger56125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1694364001063554832.post-38903895238891472013-05-13T20:32:20.159-04:002013-05-13T20:32:20.159-04:00You're most welcome! :-)You're most welcome! :-)Michellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16852320721216631639noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1694364001063554832.post-81412724171038645912013-05-13T19:12:54.908-04:002013-05-13T19:12:54.908-04:00Thanks Michelle. It's good information.Thanks Michelle. It's good information. Leighhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02435811789823712254noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1694364001063554832.post-4448394264915683872013-05-11T16:22:40.342-04:002013-05-11T16:22:40.342-04:00Yes, the color names are the same across the breed...Yes, the color names are the same across the breeds. :-)Michellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16852320721216631639noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1694364001063554832.post-30471228913062098322013-05-11T13:06:57.150-04:002013-05-11T13:06:57.150-04:00Laura, that's the Kiko in him. He's hefty ...Laura, that's the Kiko in him. He's hefty too. These are some of the qualities I'm trying to bring to the Nubian/Kiko mix, so I will need him for breeding later on down the road. Leighhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02435811789823712254noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1694364001063554832.post-79798845122624084562013-05-10T23:16:58.107-04:002013-05-10T23:16:58.107-04:00I was noticing Alphie's size. I hope you'v...I was noticing Alphie's size. I hope you've castrated him...Laurahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08421589409738817614noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1694364001063554832.post-15516015693689678642013-05-10T21:15:24.817-04:002013-05-10T21:15:24.817-04:00Chris, thank you. The delivery was such a relief. ...Chris, thank you. The delivery was such a relief. And yes, now Ziggy.<br /><br />Cassandra, thanks!<br /><br />Sherri, I just can't get enough of watching them. :)<br /><br />Jaime, agreed!<br /><br />Su Ba, thank you! I was just happy for an easy delivery and healthy kids, but doelings are the icing on the cake. <br /><br />Barb, excellent question. I've done some preliminary research on that very thing, but haven't taken any notes yet. My plan is to replace Elvis with a different Kiko buck (hopefully one about Alphie's age so they can become buds). That one will breed Surprise and Lily next fall. Ideally Surprise would have at least one doe and Lily one buckling. That would give me at least some genetic diversity to start. Line breeding is fairly common in the goat world, but there are some "rules," hence the need for research. When I start to get a grasp on it, I'll pass the information along. <br /><br />Angie, thanks! Poor Ziggy, she doesn't even know how famous she's becoming. :)<br /><br />Michelle, thank you! Looks like a really good page with lots of examples. I'm guessing the same colors and colorations apply to other goat breeds (?). Very interesting to look at. <br /><br />Icebear, thanks! You're the second person who's said they need flower names. I'm mentally experimenting with names, trying to see which ones "fit." :)<br /><br />I've heard those smaller breeds who have frequent multiples can have back trouble later in life. I hope that's not the case (and she does lie down a lot.)Leighhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02435811789823712254noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1694364001063554832.post-86635661696604585062013-05-10T14:42:35.799-04:002013-05-10T14:42:35.799-04:00Congrats to Lily and you Leigh! Those adorable ki... Congrats to Lily and you Leigh! Those adorable kidlets need flower names. Daffodil for the creamy one and trillium for the dark.... well, that would be my suggestion if i may ;o)<br /><br /><br />come on Ziggy! i can't wait to see what she's got in there. i'm guessing a blue whale at this point, lol. i'm amazed those delicate looking little goat legs can hold such a load. she's sturdier than she looks.icebearhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04688755441418251036noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1694364001063554832.post-51098247642288156762013-05-10T11:36:05.629-04:002013-05-10T11:36:05.629-04:00Hi Leigh, this is the best coloration page I'v...Hi Leigh, this is the best coloration page I've beena able to find so far: http://nigeriandwarfcolors.weebly.com/coat-colors.html<br />HTH!Michellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16852320721216631639noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1694364001063554832.post-42663691091322399882013-05-10T08:27:33.843-04:002013-05-10T08:27:33.843-04:00Hurray! They look so sweet and how very nice for ...Hurray! They look so sweet and how very nice for two does! Ziggy is building up for quite an audience. :DAngiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00294194276144436244noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1694364001063554832.post-30428301069544026202013-05-10T06:40:40.319-04:002013-05-10T06:40:40.319-04:00Ok, here's a genetics question: If Elvis is t...Ok, here's a genetics question: If Elvis is the sire of Alphie and the girls, can he only then breed with Surprise and Lily every year? Are you only going to breed Alphie to the girls and whatever girls Surprise and Lily have? At what point do you not breed back a sire to his offspring and how far away do they have to be? <br /><br />Thanks for the lesson!<br />Farmer Barbhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07596672416236302171noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1694364001063554832.post-54178809199529591332013-05-10T00:55:04.532-04:002013-05-10T00:55:04.532-04:00Leigh, I'm so glad it turned out fine. Two doe...Leigh, I'm so glad it turned out fine. Two doe kids to boot! Congrads! <br /><br />...Su<br />...kaufarmer.blogspot.comSu Bahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09125127467859054156noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1694364001063554832.post-92137768955306498542013-05-10T00:38:23.149-04:002013-05-10T00:38:23.149-04:00SWEET!!!SWEET!!!Ngo Family Farmhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15484243776589015749noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1694364001063554832.post-64922035112220156882013-05-09T23:25:14.137-04:002013-05-09T23:25:14.137-04:00Oohhh, how totally adorable they are!! Congratula...Oohhh, how totally adorable they are!! Congratulations to all of you! xoSherri B.https://www.blogger.com/profile/03956294100834139745noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1694364001063554832.post-21776850606130944822013-05-09T21:00:35.873-04:002013-05-09T21:00:35.873-04:00Wow, congrats! They're adorable.Wow, congrats! They're adorable.Cassandrahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02074532906052222281noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1694364001063554832.post-51048168776902647842013-05-09T20:47:26.854-04:002013-05-09T20:47:26.854-04:00Two girls, what a treat! Glad it was problem free....Two girls, what a treat! Glad it was problem free. Now Ziggy, it's your turn next!Chris https://www.blogger.com/profile/13715819899708384147noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1694364001063554832.post-39149862099456541752013-05-09T20:13:35.740-04:002013-05-09T20:13:35.740-04:00DFW, we're really pleased. :)
Bettina, I'...DFW, we're really pleased. :)<br /><br />Bettina, I'm thinking she ate double watermelons. :)<br /><br />Sherry, thanks!<br /><br />Jaclyn, thank you! Goats are truly a joy, especially the little ones. <br /><br />Renee, I think you're right. We do have plans for a "barn". Nothing actually huge, but bigger than what we've got. And Alphie, he's only 8 weeks old!<br /><br />Candace, thanks! We're almost up to 50/50 in our homestead goat births. <br /><br />Mary, thanks! Oh, you should. But better make it two. They are herd animals and love companionship. :)<br /><br />Susan, let me open the window so she can hear you!<br /><br />Sandy, I'm just hoping Ziggy's time is soon, maybe next week. Both of this year's deliveries have been on Wednesdays, so who knows. <br /><br />Michelle, thanks! Actually I was wondering what to call her coloring. I need to find a good webpage that shows them all. Do you know of one?<br /><br />Shannon, many thanks!<br /><br />Quinn, it's as though we don't believe our own eyes, LOL<br /><br />Michelle, thanks! I'm thinking at least triplets for Ziggy. :)<br /><br />Sylvanna, thanks! I'm relieved and very happy. <br /><br />Debbie, oh yes, Praise the Lord for easy births!<br /><br />Ashley, thank you so much!<br /><br />Martha, poor Ziggy is getting pretty tired of it actually. I know she'll be glad to not have to carry that load around any more. <br /><br />Dar, good to hear from you! Twins at least!<br /><br />April, thanks!<br /><br />Janice, it's funny, but sometimes Lily actually looks at me as if to say, "Now, what am I supposed to do with them?"<br /><br />Pam, thank you!<br /><br />Cloud, I confess I get worn out just watching Ziggy. She's a trooper though.<br /><br />Barb, thanks! Keepers for sure. :)<br /><br /><br />Leighhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02435811789823712254noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1694364001063554832.post-1698199829788361772013-05-09T19:26:45.059-04:002013-05-09T19:26:45.059-04:00Have we been waiting, or what? They are adorable!...Have we been waiting, or what? They are adorable! YEA!!! GIRLS!!! Almost a herd! <br /><br />Farmer Barbhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07596672416236302171noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1694364001063554832.post-59596879977438219662013-05-09T19:02:31.648-04:002013-05-09T19:02:31.648-04:00Awwe. Excellent. Now Zigs needs to step up. Awwe. Excellent. Now Zigs needs to step up. The Stay @ Home-Gardenerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06102175625149771801noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1694364001063554832.post-55120939283183979152013-05-09T18:33:14.253-04:002013-05-09T18:33:14.253-04:00How precious and their both does....yay! So happ...How precious and their both does....yay! So happy all is well and happy! Congrats, Leigh and goaties!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1694364001063554832.post-70910352469722904812013-05-09T17:10:31.507-04:002013-05-09T17:10:31.507-04:00Adorable baby girls indeed, congratulations Leigh ...Adorable baby girls indeed, congratulations Leigh and Lily. Now Ziggy, that's how it's done girl . . . let's get going okay?CaliforniaGrammyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05137556336315915924noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1694364001063554832.post-64059416000089025972013-05-09T16:28:03.998-04:002013-05-09T16:28:03.998-04:00Double adorable :) Congrats on two healthy little...Double adorable :) Congrats on two healthy little ones and a happy new Mama :DA. Wrighthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00552439767115891766noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1694364001063554832.post-34105659206144884192013-05-09T15:08:51.830-04:002013-05-09T15:08:51.830-04:00Spring time is such an exciting birthing season......Spring time is such an exciting birthing season...congrats on the twins...Ziggy looks so 'full' of life. Can't wait to see if it's also twins for her.<br />BlessYaDarhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16642092433299872708noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1694364001063554832.post-24514889219564371652013-05-09T14:48:05.439-04:002013-05-09T14:48:05.439-04:00Hurray for two little girls! Ziggy, you need to g...Hurray for two little girls! Ziggy, you need to get busy!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1694364001063554832.post-91767856651994752742013-05-09T14:46:00.056-04:002013-05-09T14:46:00.056-04:00Yay! Congrats! They are so cute and I'm happ...Yay! Congrats! They are so cute and I'm happy for the growth of your homestead!Ashley from Texasnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1694364001063554832.post-47654698117275482412013-05-09T14:30:43.344-04:002013-05-09T14:30:43.344-04:00How wonderful! Thank God for an easy birth(s) and ...How wonderful! Thank God for an easy birth(s) and healthy kids! Good job, Lily! (Now we're looking at YOU, Ziggy.)DebbieBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00508692845369401119noreply@blogger.com