Just in time for Christmas this year we have had our first set of Boer twins! Actually due on Dec. 27th, but with the big winter storm on our doorstep, it's not a surprise she would have them now. The twins were found in the kidding stall in the barn having just been born this morning. The little girl is solid red and the little boy is a bit smaller and traditional colored with a few paint spots.
We moved her to the kidding stall only a few days ago and so glad we did! She is doing well with them, cleaning them right away and now at least the solid one is nursing. The little boy was a little colder, so we set up the heat lamp on him, hoping that would get him goin. We just came in from checking him and he was still lying in the same spot. We got him up again and fed him a little colostrum (go-go juice as my husband calls it) which did get him standing at least and wagging his tail! He hopefully just needed that little "pick-me-up" and will be off and running in no time. Usually, they don't drink much the first time, but he drank over 1/2 cup.
We will keep a watchful eye for the next few hours to see if he drinks from her or if he is destined to be bottle fed. We are hoping to keep him on her as they always do so much better with health and growth that way.
These little ones are the highlight of the dreaded winter so far and they are just adorable! Goat kids are truely the meaning of cuteness and just so sweet. Soon, we will be thinking of names for them so any good ideas would be welcome!!
I cannot resist including a few more photos of them:
