Life with a goat has settled down a bit. However, owning a goat truly is an adventure and there is always something new!
Edna is now 3 weeks old! She weighs over 14 pounds and can definitely out run me. I thought she might follow me around the yard this morning, but she took off and I felt like I was a part of a rodeo calf scramble! When I caught her, I put her back in her new shelter arrangement: Part of the large goat pen is partitioned off with welded wire and a leftover piece of goat paneling is being used as a gate. It won't work long-term, but right now she can enjoy some freedom while the puppies are close by in the goat pen.
Edna is getting some "free time" with the pups. When the puppies are sleepy it works great! However, sometimes the puppies (especially Blue Bell, the female) seems to think Edna is a toy. No!
What is this? A tail! Nibble, nibble…
Speaking of nibbling, Edna consistently nibbles at grain and hay and she drinks her water. This is in addition to about 40oz. of whole cows milk daily. I need to start adding minerals into her diet, but I am still researching exactly which minerals I need to put out!
I thought a hay net might be a good option for saving hay and cheaper than a manger. For some reason I forgot that goats like to chew on twine…We'll see how long it lasts!
Some of you may be wondering when Goat #2: Elly May is going to join the herd. I am wondering the same thing! I am working with several breeders to try and get another doe soon. Edna needs a friend!
Until next time…
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