January 2010: I only had Jenny, Lilly, Shirley, Pinky, Daisy and then the boys Blacky and Sunny. All girls were bred, except Pinky, she was pretty small. All the girls were very fat and had some cute preggy bellies! This was a good breeding and I was excited!
I also joined the MOST AWESOME Goat forum every this month, I wouldnt make it without this forum and the friends I have made through it are the best!
February 2010: Jenny was due this month, my BABY girl. I sold Pinky and Shirely together to a very awesome home. I decided to go on a little roadtrip with my friend from northern cali to Washington, first time leaving cali! It was very pretty, and we picked up some really nice does, my doe tawnie went back to my friends to get bred by her buck.
Jenny kidded while I was gone, she had 2 beautiful baby boys! Who went to great homes and I sure do miss them.
NOT TO MENTION. This month was my FIRST EVER time going to one of the BEST nigi farms ever, Castle Rock. And thats when the buck search began...
March 2010: EARLY march, I got a little buckling from castle rock, he was very nice! But unfortunately he passed away very suddenly....Buck search was back on.
Lilly kidded with one doe and one buck, I retained the doe, her name is Callie and she is so NICE! I was very proud of Lilly, she didnt need any help, and she was one of the best mothers I have. I also sold Sunny my buck this month, he is the first and only buck in my name right now.
April 2010: I went to castle rock, because There were a couple more bucklings that had become available, went to pick up the cutest little goat, when all of a sudden....OUCH! This little brat bit my finger, and then literaly jumped into my arms when I was trying to get another baby. I knew this brat was going to be in my future, he was the prettiest baby boy, when I asked if he was for sale, he ended up being one of the ones I came for, took him home and now hes my Jasper boy! Jasper definently picked me, I didnt pick him! But I couldnt be happier, hes an amazing buck, and im glad I got him now, his dams prices have gone up for babies.
I got a very nice doe, Dory, from a friend. She was really nice, I was excited to show her.
May 2010: Paddy kidded with a Single buck....OF COURSE! Then the end of may was the county fair, took Callie, Holly, and Dory
- Holly got 3rd place
- Dory got 6th place
- Callie got 4th place
July 2010: While still at camp, my friend doe kidded, one doe, one buck. It was the highlight of my month LOL
August 2010: Finally home, and Tawnie kidded, 2 amazing little doelings, I sold one. I also sold, Tawnie, Blacky, Dory. OH and I took in some of my friends goats, she had to sell out. I got, Porshe and her baby Lotus, Georgia, and Adelle.
September 2010: We had an OOPSIE baby this month, Holly kidded with a single girl, who I kept! She was the best suprise ever!
October 2010: Sold Shiloh and Holly. Needed to cut down! I had alot of goats. Also had a big Cocci problem, Pearl(tawnies baby girl) and lotus, got really sick and skinny.
November 2010: Daisy kidded, we were very happy! Treated everyone, and the sickness seemed to be under control. Jasper was gone breeding my friends does, so all my girls got to be in the big pen happy and playful with no men around!
Cocci came back, and Pearl didnt make it, she passed away. Lotus got really sick and almost didnt make it, shes currently at my friends house getting back into shape, shes doing good!
December 2010: Finally got Jasper back, and right when he got back he was ready for work! Before he came back though I knew I wanted to try and get another buck, I felt that I needed one. So I was on the hunt for a new buck. Sold daisy and her baby! Lots of girls bred up! I also found a buck! Hes very nice and I cant wait to use him!
What to expect in the new year?
Well.....We may be moving to a better place for the goats
Babies will be arriving around May, and Im probably going to be retaining a couple. I may be adding a few new does to my herd, Im still on my wattle search
All I want, is for all the goats to stay healthy, I cant handle them being sick! But we will be hoping for healthy goats, healthy deliveries, healthy babies, and happy goaties!
Hope you all have a great new year :)
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