The most exciting time in goats farming is here, you go to the farm after a few days and find 35 kids born! Take a look at our album in this thread!
Goats tend to mate in one season and give birth in the same period, we never do synchronisation
How you care for the mothers before, during and after pregnancy matters alot since it determines how they will look after the unborn and after the kids are born. Vaccinations, having enough pastures, water and minerals!
When kids are born, they must take the first milk since it's nutrients are essential in building their immunity. So the mother must be given enough time with kids. Kids must stay in clean and warm conditions to avoid most of the disease!
Kids should stay in a separate structure for.their special needs and to avoid old goats hitting and injuring them. No chilling with big boys at this time!😁
And.they shouldn't join the big boys/girls in grazing up to around 3 months so let them stay around!
Without proper care of kids, you can't have a farm since they are the farm's foundation. The number of kids should determine how good the farm management and mortality should be below 5% of the kids born. Fight parasites like fleas since they won't allow them grow well & faster
Remember to deworm on schedule, not more than 2 months for kids and 4 times for the old ones. We have just done that and look at the dung! Worms cause many diseases in goats!
At the end of the day, farm is exciting, addictive. Enjoy the journey full of lessons, stress, frustrations, wins and losses. The journey is as important as the destination! All the best to you all!
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