Getting Ready for Breeding Season

As a new goat mom I have yet to experience goat milk, rut, pregnancy and kidding.  To tell the truth I'm kind of nervous about it.  But I have a great mentor to coach me through the process.  If all goes well, Miss Ginger will be a mama early next year.  

Though right now she's more interested in trying to get the chicken's food.

Miss Heidi is growing beautifully.  She has a bit more growing to do before she is ready to breed though.  Maybe late this fall.

Such a pretty girl.  They both are.

Here's the boys!  On the right is our herd wether, Burger.    On the left we have Doritos who is in tact and will be bred to Miss Heidi when the time is right.  I'm waiting for the wonderful experience of him going into rut.  Got to say I'm a bit nervous about that too.  God will get me, and the goats, through it all though.  Then He will reward me with wonderful goat milk and cheese and whatever else I can learn how to make.

Another goatie idea I have was inspired by this picture.  He's not mine, but he sure is cute.  I want one.  No, not the little goat, the outfit.  I've decided Burger needs an outfit and a gig.  Who wouldn't want pictures with the cute cowboy goat?  He can be a party entertainment too.  Hubby's not so sure though.  But maybe we should start by dressing him up and taking pictures with our own kids.  Anybody have a hat?  Hmm...maybe not a cowboy goat, maybe a military goat?  I think I could pull that off!  Then a Veteran's Day parade?  He's destined for stardom!  Goats are so much fun!