DumansArk.com Alpine Goat Twin Kids - Doe takes her first steps.

[gokory]

you milk em all?

[DumansArk]

@gokory Yes, we milk the does once they get milk in. For the first six weeks, the kids get as much as they want - but the dams are still taken out on the stand for their grain, checked over for health, and we make sure their udder is free from bites, scratches, and that the kids aren't leaving milk - if the doe is *not* milked out, mastitis could develop so it's very important to check.

[Purly]

@DumansArk I'm sorry, what's mastitis?

[DumansArk]

Thank you for saying - they are darling!

And CONGRATS! Goat kids are just adorable.

Yes, summer will be a blast this year.

[alaskiandreams]

how darling, i also have goats and just had 3 born on 3/12/10 2 does and a buck, there mommas alpine not sure on daddy, my husband and i really enjoy the colors in the alpine, looking forward to enjoying your fun filled summer days ahead with you