Getting Goat kids

[chickens really]

Virginia is known for its absurd weather. It's going to be 23°F tonight then by Monday it will be 60°F and then calling for a wintry mix Tuesday. Couldn't be worse timing though I'm hoping to finish the fence and have the goats moved by Sunday afternoon and when it snows I work 14 hour overnight shift. So this will be interesting
Where is Alberta? Just curious I have a ton of family in Canada

We are 20 minutes west of Edmonton, Alberta.
Hopefully you can get your fence complete over the weekend. Tonight we are expecting snow and temperatures dropping again..

 

[chickens really]

Heavy snow fall warning in effect for my area overnight and into tomorrow. 20cm is expected. ...

 

[pennyJo1960]

We need some hard freezes here not getting them yet maybe in December

 

[oldhenlikesdogs]

It's really cold outside here already too. This is gonna be a long winter by the looks of things.

 

[pennyJo1960]

have the heavier coat out but broke another banty egg in the pocket

 

[chickens really]

have the heavier coat out but broke another banty egg in the pocket

When I got my new glasses it took a bit of getting used to them. I was in my Coop collecting eggs and put them in my pocket. Tripped over the lip of the door frame and smashed 5 eggs in my pocket....

 

[chickens really]

Another question. How many times does a Doe need to be bred normally to become pregnant. I know it can only take one breeding but I mean how many days exposure to a Buck do people put them together..
I'm not even sure if I'd breed Fancy ever? I'm just curious though..

 

[oldhenlikesdogs]

Another question. How many times does a Doe need to be bred normally to become pregnant. I know it can only take one breeding but I mean how many days exposure to a Buck do people put them together..
I'm not even sure if I'd breed Fancy ever? I'm just curious though..

I've only kept a buck permanently with my does. Generally if you take a doe to a buck one breeding is enough. You than watch for them coming back in heat in three weeks. I'm sure everyone does things differently though.

 

[chickens really]

I've only kept a buck permanently with my does. Generally if you take a doe to a buck one breeding is enough. You than watch for them coming back in heat in three weeks. I'm sure everyone does things differently though.

Okay so what is heat like in a Doe?

 

[oldhenlikesdogs]

Okay so what is heat like in a Doe?

Usually you notice the constant screaming first. Lots of tail wagging and discharge. She will get moody and loud. Your wether will probably smell her a lot and probably mount her. Most miniature come in heat from August through January. They tend to be seasonal breeders.