NH Homesteader's first kidding season!

[NH Homesteader]

Well, I meant to start this thread before the first babies were born but.... That didn't happen!

I'll post the story tomorrow but we have a buckling and a doeling, the first kids born on the farm to Patty! Both are clean, dry, nursing and snuggling with mom!

 

[baymule]

Congrats! We want pictures!

 

[NH Homesteader]

I'm trying, my phone won't upload them. Ugh!!

 

[NH Homesteader]

My herd queen, who isn't due for another month, tried to steal the babies! Lol! Then just about broke down the stall when we got Patty and the babies separated. I think she's gonna be a good mom. Although apparently a confused one.

Had issues getting them to nurse, particularly the buck, but they got it!

 

[frustratedearthmother]

I had a horse one time try to steal another mare's foal - OH MY GOSH you wouldn't believe that fight!

So glad the new family has it all figured out now and they (and YOU) can get some sleep tonight.

 

[NH Homesteader]

Oh gosh I bet! I'm kind of considering separating Mimosa in case she tries to steal everyone's babies lol!

Ah sleep... If the human munchkin will let me, yes, I will sleep!

 

[sumi]

Oh wow, congratulations! Would love to see the babies.

 

[NH Homesteader]

Mama and babies are great this morning! She's a wonderful mom, thank goodness. It was cold last night, I love my fancy heat lamps!

Lilly (Nigerian) or Peppermint (Patty's twin) might be next. My bet is on Lilly, although I thought she would go first!

 

[frustratedearthmother]

So glad they're doing well!

 

[Dani4Hedgies]

I can't image the fight that went on when the Queen went for the kids and I HAVE seen a mare try to steal another's baby (her's was a still born) and OMG that fight was terrible so we ended up skinning the baby and wrapped it around an orphaned mule baby and then she was happy).