First Round Done
Posted by Farm at February 25th, 2008
Well, Round One Freshening 2008 has completed. Hames & Axle Sanctus Echo gave us twin boys, Click and Clack, yesterday morning. These buckskin boys will be available as wethers when they are weaned, in about 8 weeks.
This morning, Hames & Axle Celtric Truffle delivered twin girls as easy as pie. These buckskin girls are sired by Rosasharn’s UR Somethin’ and combine our beautiful LJ’s genetics with those of Sugar Creek Farm and the Rosasharn lines that have done so well. One of these girls will probably stay here, but the other one will be available, if all continues well.
After some difficult years, it’s wonderful to see Mother Nature getting things in order this year. All three births, so far, have been unassisted and quick. This hasn’t always been true, but we are so thankful when it works out that way.
Our next set of kiddings is in a few weeks, with Jobi Fern and Hames & Axle’s Windchime next in line. Windchime had a rough time last year, so say a prayer that this year there is no “knit one/purl two” inside of her and these kids come out one at a time, without any problems. Gordian Knot is growing well from last year, and I’ve heard that Origami is doing great too, but we’d sure like to avoid those problems this year. That’s not in our hands though, except for our normal preparations, so it never hurts to pray.
I’m also updating the book “Personal Milkers: A Primer to Nigerian Dwarf Goats,” with CafePress. This issue has an updated section on recent Top milkers and also addresses kidding issues a bit more. If you’re considering getting some Nigerian dwarf goats, this book has been very well received, even if the printing has always been up to par. We’re still working on a better printing solution, but no luck so far. You can see more about the book at www.hamesaxle.com/BookPromo.htm
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