There’s a first time for everything.

[NH Homesteader]

I had a goat I didn't think was nursing her babies. Eventually I realized she would only let them nurse when we left! Silly goat. Hopefully you have the same thing happening!

 

[sumi]

See if you can watch them unnoticed for awhile. She may be bothered by your presence. Some animals are funny like that.

 

[sumi]

How is she doing/looking now?

 

[Beekissed]

She's got a seriously nice udder on her and the lamb looks like he's benefiting from it nicely. Can you get us a side on pic of the lamb?

Those quick sips are how they normally feed, so I'm thinking Onyx is letting him nurse and they could be well bonded now.

 

[NH Homesteader]

That's a chunky little baby! I would just check baby occasionally to make sure her belly feels full but she certainly doesn't look like she's lacking in the milk department!

 

[Beekissed]

Yes, indeedy, that's a lamb whose getting some tucker! I love seeing it up close like that...feels like I can almost reach and out and touch that furry belly!

Good job!

 

[sumi]

That lamb is looking very good

 

[sumi]

All's well that ends well Though it's not quite the end yet, things are going very well so far!

 

[Ayla_noemi]

I’m at a loss!

It’s been 4 days since I helped this chunky monkey of a lamb eat. We have been providing Onyx with lamb pellets and some hay but we have left baby to work things out on her own. Well take a look at today’s pictures. What is going on here?! I was planning on releasing them to pasture with my ND goats and poultry tomorrow. Is that still a good idea?

 

[Beekissed]

He still looks fat as a tick to me...is there something we aren't seeing? A fat lamb is a good thing when it comes to nursing a mama.