May 29, 2026, the 149th day of 2026
Twin Baby Goats
Yesterday was a pretty full day on the farm and off, but it wasn't complete when we had started to settle in with only evening chores to be done, ... View MoreMay 29, 2026, the 149th day of 2026
Twin Baby Goats
Yesterday was a pretty full day on the farm and off, but it wasn't complete when we had started to settle in with only evening chores to be done, because mama goat went into labor.
Though it was getting late, almost 8:30 pm, it was not too late for us to be a part of it. Some goats will start labor at night, but not deliver until the next morning. But her labor was steady and we knew it wouldn't be long.
My daughter helped in all stages. Though mama needed no help in delivery, mamas always do better with someone there cheering them on and encouraging them.
And though mama did a good job in cleaning the first baby's face and licking her clean, there was another one the way that was demanding her attention. Another beautiful baby girl!
So, my daughter continued to towel dry the first baby, while also getting ready for the next.
I had been there with them before the babies were born, with our little buckling--who still had not settled in with the other goats--and mama's daughter and grandson who wanted to be in the midst of it.
I kept them out, being the door for a while, as it was easier to keep the door open for conversation and if any help was needed by my daughter.
But as our little goat was having a rough time with all the excitement, and my son had come home from work, I took baby boy in, and left them to their work, continuing to pray.
I went inside with him, wrapped him in his towel blanket and he settled down to sleep almost immediately.
It was too much excitement for such a late night for a baby goat used to playful days and quiet nights. It was about 8:50 then. It had been a strange night for him, going out when it was starting to get dark to play with the other goats.
And those goats were not really interested in him. They were trying to get back into the coop and were jumping and hoping around.
Then pictures came through from my daughter of the babies!!! So beautiful!!!
When the twins were dried off and mommy and babies settled in, her daughter and grandson were moved to another coop for the night. Then my daughter got me to come and visit the babies.
It was dark, but still nice out, and dry, which really helped with all the outside time, and the back and forth to the house. The sky was clear and stars were shining. The waxing moon--which in 2 days will be a Blue Moon--was rising between the trees.
It was peaceful out and gorgeous. And the babies are so adorable!
As I was finishing up this post, a duckling hatched, a cute little friend and snuggle buddy to the single gosling that was hatched by a duck 3 days ago. Good timing mama duck!
Stay strong! Babies, babies everywhere! Not only on farms but in the nature around you.
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