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The
doe's secret code of honor is as old as goats themselves and is the
species best kept secret. No doe shall ever kid before its time. (Its
time being determined by the following factors):
1- No kid shall be born until total chaos has been reached by all
involved. Your owner's house must be a wreck, their family hungry and
desperate for clean clothes, and their social life nonexistent.
2- "Midwives" must reach the babbling fool status before you kid out.
Bloodshot eyes, tangled hair and the inability to form a sentence mean
the time is getting close.
3- For every bell, beeper, camera or whistle they attach to you, kidding
must be delayed by at least one day for each item. If they use an audio
monitor, one good yell per hour will keep things interesting.
4- If you hear the words, "She's nowhere near ready. She'll be fine
while we're away for the weekend," Wait until they load the car, then
begin pushing!
5- Owner stress must be at an all time high! If you are in the care of
someone else, ten to fifteen phone calls a day is a sign you're getting
close.
6- When you hear the words "I can't take it anymore!" wait at least
three more days.
7 -You must keep this waiting game interesting. False alarms are
mandatory! Little teasers such as looking at your stomach, pushing your
food around in the bucket and then walking away from it, and nesting,
are always good for a rise. Be creative and find new things to do to
keep the adrenaline pumping in those who wait.
8- The honor of all goats is now in your hands. Use this time to avenge
all of your barn mates. Think about your friend who had to wear that
silly costume in front of those people. Hang onto that baby for another
day. OH, they made him do tricks too! Three more days seems fair. Late
feedings, the dreaded diet, bad haircuts, those awful wormings can also
be avenged at this time.
9- If you have fulfilled all of the above and are still not sure when to
have the kids, listen to the weather forecast on the radio that has been
so generously provided by those who wait. Severe storm warning is what
you're waiting for. In the heart of the storm jump into action! The
power could go out and you could have the last laugh. You have a good
chance of those who wait missing the whole thing while searching for a
flashlight that works!
10- Make the most of your interrupted nights. Beg for food each time
someone comes into the barn to check you. Your barn mates will love you
as the extra goodies fall their way too.
Remember, this code of honor was designed to remind man of how truly
special goats are. Do your best to reward those who wait with a
beautiful doeling to carry on the Doe Code of Honor for the next
generation of those who wait.
Author Unknown
Doelings $350 - $450
Bucklings $250 - $400
Wethers $200 a pair
We will not have an official fancy schedule
this year
In a entirely natural fashion, two of our
bucks will be given the herd of does at entirely different times of
course, with time in between.
Early spring kids born will be sired by Talon, our newest pride
and joy
Later spring kids will be sired by Zavi our incredible blue eyed stud
muffin :) He has waited way too long for his turn!!
I have found it an absolute joy to see a buck actually lead his own herd
just as nature intended.
All kids will be sold on a first come first serve basis.
I urge any interested parties to either send me your email address
so you can receive our newsletter/birth announcements or LIKE us on our
new facebook page
peachie600@aol.com
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