Kids (2)

When can goat kids go out on pasture?

Hey! I have a question for anyone who'd be kind enough to answer! :) I'm new to goat, we just got 3 NG last week. One 7 year old milking doe, a 15 week old and a 8 week old doeling. When can the babies start going out to pasture? (we have a very safe and "kid" proof pasture) They haven't been in the pasture yet so I'm thinking I have to work them up to it like horses? How would I exactly do that? Also, the doe hasn't been in the pasture for a week but that's fine to put her in it all day right? or does she need to be worked up? (again) Thanks so much!

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I Didn't Wait Long

Zoe kidded about two weeks after I noticed her udder. Her kids were smaller than the other five born here in the last three weeks. She was in with the buck to keep him company until I noticed her udder and did not get a whole lot of grain since I didn't know she was even pregnant!  So..I think I have been feeding my pregnant goats too much and thats why the first five were bigger. 

All of the kids are growing and doing well.10603994462?profile=original

Kidding season is over for now. I am thankful.

Here's Whit, born yesterday.10603994281?profile=original

And here's his sister Kali.10603995253?profile=original

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