It's been a crazy here since my last postings and I have a bunch to post to catch back up.
First is that ALL of the baby goats have gone to their new homes. The last of them left at the end of June.
Our friends had just arrived from out of state for a week long vacation and with all of the excitement of them arriving I wasn't able to get pictures of the babies before they left.
So here is two old ones.
Priscilla laying with her babies Carter, Chloe & Cole
Chloe was the first to go.
Sweet Chloe
Chloe went to a wonderful family who was looking to start their own herd. They were interested in Nubian's because they would like to milk them and make cheese, ice cream and such from the goat's milk like we do.
I've talked to the owner's daughter and Chloe is doing really well at her new home.
Chloe's new registered name is Russell's Ridge Lady.
Cole was the next to leave.
Gorgeous Cole
Cole got to stay a little longer than normal because his new owner had a trip planned and she wanted him to stay here while she was away.
Cole will just love his new home. His new owners are wonderful people and really love goats. She already has an established herd and was looking for a new buck for her girls. She is also partial to spots like me and just thought Cole was a handsome boy.
Cole with have a herd of 8 girls all to himself. I can't wait to see the babies he will produce.
Cole's new registered name is Russell's Ridge Brad Paisley.
Carter was the next to leave.
Sweet Carter
We were so lucky to find a home for Carter. I was getting worried that we would not find him a new home. Carter's new home also has an established herd. They have 1 buck and 3 does.
The reason why they decided on Carter is because they loved his red color but mostly because he is registered. Their current buck is not and his current does are. This way he will be able to register any future kids he has with Carter as the buck. I look forward to seeing was Carter produces for kids and will be staying in touch with his new owners.
Carter's new registered name is Russell's Ridge Dakota.
Claire also got to go to her new home WITH Carter!!
Baby Claire
The family that got Carter was also the family that wanted Claire.
They really fell in love with her and sent along a deposit before she was even 4 weeks old.
She will join Carter, another buck and the other 3 girls he already has at his home.
He loved her name so it will stay the same.
Claire's registered name is Russell's Ridge Claire.
I just want to say that this has been an unforgettable first experience. I have fallen in love with all of my goat's but I never thought I could fall so deeply in love with the baby goats. Being present while the mama's grew heavy with their babies and being able to feel them move before they were even born was unbelievable.
Being able to watch these babies be born and help both the mama's and the babies with entering into this world was amazing and I am so glad we didn't miss it.
Watching them stand and nurse for the first time. Go outside into the fresh grass and run was a sight to see. I was in awe how much these little babies trusted and loved us from the beginning. I am very sad to see them go and I wish I could keep them all. Knowing I can't, I hope that I have made the best decisions for all of the babies with their new homes.
I will never forget these first 4 little babies that stole my heart. I'm sure I will think of them often and hope they are doing well.
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