GEMINI'S TWIN BUCKS
Gemini finally kidded on Saturday December 28 2013. She had two healthy little bucks. They both weighed about 3 pounds. This was our very first winter kidding. Gemini did a great job and is a wonderful mother.
Gemini was due to kid on December 24th which made for an exciting yet a potentially stressful holiday season. We were able to leave the farm to visit our families thanks to Gemini's past owner Barbara. She generously gave us a camera to place out in the barn. Tom wired it up for me on Christmas Eve and we were able to keep an eye on her from the house. On Christmas Day I was so worried about leaving the farm and being away from Gemini until Tom came up with the idea to place my computer in front of our "Goat TV" and use Skype to watch her from his parents house which was about 20 minutes away. I was thrilled! This way if she did go into labor I would know and could rush home.
A Does pregnancy gestation is about 150 days. Typically they will kid between day 145 and 150. Gemini waited until day 149 just to add to the suspense. After almost and entire week heading out to the barn for 2am goat checks she blessed us with two little bucks. Although I had the camera set up I still went out to the barn often to check on her and let her know I am around so she would feel safe.
Thanks to Barbara and Tom I have really gotten to enjoy this kidding. I was able to check on Gemini constantly and keep an eye on the boys. It has been truly amazing having the opportunity to watch Gemini bond with her kids.
We here at Silk Tree Farm had a wonderful hopeful start to the new year. We hope you all had a wonderful holiday season and we wish you health and and happy new year!
