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09-19-2014, 11:37 AM
I burned a slash pile the other day and Phil took the opportunity to pose in front of it with Finn in his arms. The way this little goat is growing, Phil won't be able to do this much longer!
We also are getting the point where we don't want to pick him up even if we can. Finn has been bathing his face and legs in buck cologne lately and he's getting too gross to play with. The poor little guy is so friendly and sweet and he doesn't understand why no one wants to hug him any more. Phil and I can't wait till this breeding season is over so he can do his job and be done with buck-hood. I want to be able to cuddle him again!
I weighed all the kids today and was pleased with their progress.
Finn: 121 days, 75 lbs.
Snickers: 94 days, 65 lbs.
Sputnik: 94 days, 58 lbs.
Snickers' and Sputnik's weights might be a little high--they'd just finished the all-you-can eat buffet at Lilly's diner, which probably left both of them about 4-5 pounds heavier than they'd been five minutes earlier. Lilly is a good provider and Sputnik especially has blossomed ever since I started having him eat meals at Grandma's Place.
Petunia is no slouch when it comes to milk quantity, but Lilly is in a league of her own. One of my friends commented that she's more comparable to a cow than a goat. She even has the black and white spots! Her milk is strong and has a goaty aftertaste that I don't like, but apparently it contains magic kid-growing elixir that makes babies big and strong. Go Lilly!
We also are getting the point where we don't want to pick him up even if we can. Finn has been bathing his face and legs in buck cologne lately and he's getting too gross to play with. The poor little guy is so friendly and sweet and he doesn't understand why no one wants to hug him any more. Phil and I can't wait till this breeding season is over so he can do his job and be done with buck-hood. I want to be able to cuddle him again!
I weighed all the kids today and was pleased with their progress.
Finn: 121 days, 75 lbs.
Snickers: 94 days, 65 lbs.
Sputnik: 94 days, 58 lbs.
Snickers' and Sputnik's weights might be a little high--they'd just finished the all-you-can eat buffet at Lilly's diner, which probably left both of them about 4-5 pounds heavier than they'd been five minutes earlier. Lilly is a good provider and Sputnik especially has blossomed ever since I started having him eat meals at Grandma's Place.
Petunia is no slouch when it comes to milk quantity, but Lilly is in a league of her own. One of my friends commented that she's more comparable to a cow than a goat. She even has the black and white spots! Her milk is strong and has a goaty aftertaste that I don't like, but apparently it contains magic kid-growing elixir that makes babies big and strong. Go Lilly!