Kidding comes to an end...

...with the arrival of "Cocoa's" twins, born yesterday.

We wrap up kidding with a total of 11 kids; 4 sets of triplets and a set of twins. Unfortunately, we have had a tough year this year. We lost "Sadie", "Little Bullman's" first 4-H doe as well as 2 of her kids in addition to another newborn last week. I guess last year just made kidding seem too easy. This year just reminds me that kidding can be very challenging. There are increased risks with multiples and the weather is always a factor.

As kidding ends, spring show season begins. Now is the time where we start to evaluate where we are as far as show prospects and replacement does. Things look pretty promising right now but we will wait a few weeks before we make any final decisions.

It is that time of year....

...when we make several trips to the 'maternity ward'....and so far we have had two sets of triplets...

We haven't had the best of luck this year considering we lost 2 little does but with the weather we had we are pleased to report a 200% kid crop...with more to come!

We have had a lot of 'firsts' this year with kidding. They have included assisting with a breech delivery and tube feeding.

Let the fun begin!