What a wonderful video. This brought some good memories back. My Papa used to raise Sheep's and we got to see some of the birth and some time there were twins in it. And there were times where the mother would reject one of the twins and we had to bottle feed them. For us kids it was fun raising the baby sheep with the bottle. Thanks for sharing your video and for bringing back some good memories ! ;o)
Saanens should give at least a gallon a day to two gallons a day if you have a really good milker.
This was wonderful! I am sitting around waiting for our Nubian doe to go into active lablr, and this was great to show the kids. Nice job, and what a BEAUTIFUL Sable! How lucky!
This is the first I have watched a birth. And meanwhile we are going to feed saanen goats in Turkey. I am so excited. But I dont think I could help goats when they are giving birth : )
We bottle feed all of the kids so that they will bond with humans and be easier to handle. The one that they let nurse from the doe is wild and runs away which is dangerous for everyone.
Thank You for responding. Where is your farm located? How many goats do you have? Do you sell the milk commercially? I am interested in finding out more about dairy goats. Thank You
This video is time condensed so you can't tell that the doe was in hard labor for several hours and was actually having a very difficult time with the delivery. At one point we were concerned about the welfare of both the doe and the kids. Plus, the second kid was a complete surprise. Both the mother and the kids are doing great now!
What a wonderful video. This brought some good memories back. My Papa used to raise Sheep's and we got to see some of the birth and some time there were twins in it. And there were times where the mother would reject one of the twins and we had to bottle feed them. For us kids it was fun raising the baby sheep with the bottle. Thanks for sharing your video and for bringing back some good memories ! ;o)
Carola200810 2 months ago
Saanens should give at least a gallon a day to two gallons a day if you have a really good milker.
This was wonderful! I am sitting around waiting for our Nubian doe to go into active lablr, and this was great to show the kids. Nice job, and what a BEAUTIFUL Sable! How lucky!
RunningRoosterFarm 2 years ago
How much milk can you expect from a Saanen Goat?
I'm hoping to buy one in the near future.
Rottmad 3 years ago
I am not sure - these are my friend's goats. I am sure you could Google the answer. Good luck.
spyroterra 3 years ago
This is the first I have watched a birth. And meanwhile we are going to feed saanen goats in Turkey. I am so excited. But I dont think I could help goats when they are giving birth : )
gkygrcn 3 years ago
i have pygmys and i can't milk them they just had kids and how can i get them to be tame and not seperate them from mom
gokory 3 years ago
@gokory
Just spend some time with them.
They'll get used to you:-)
ziggy2sound4u 1 year ago
Why didn't they let them nurse naturally? Why did they bottle feed them?
7r6iu7gd 3 years ago
We bottle feed all of the kids so that they will bond with humans and be easier to handle. The one that they let nurse from the doe is wild and runs away which is dangerous for everyone.
spyroterra 3 years ago
Thank You for responding. Where is your farm located? How many goats do you have? Do you sell the milk commercially? I am interested in finding out more about dairy goats. Thank You
7r6iu7gd 3 years ago
@spyroterra
Nice :-)
My Saanen doe had 2 in June.
I came out in the morning to feed them as usual, and their they were!
I let mine feed off their mother till they she weaned them.
They tamed down pretty fast(but I also spend some time with my animals)....
ziggy2sound4u 1 year ago
I don't think they knew what they were doing. You're not supposed to pull them out like that.
7r6iu7gd 3 years ago
This video is time condensed so you can't tell that the doe was in hard labor for several hours and was actually having a very difficult time with the delivery. At one point we were concerned about the welfare of both the doe and the kids. Plus, the second kid was a complete surprise. Both the mother and the kids are doing great now!
spyroterra 3 years ago
Very good video and good experience to others that want to learn about goats and births
stingshadow12 3 years ago
nice! Cool experience!
Sadyechester 4 years ago
very kool.
TheGreatKeen 4 years ago