Thread:Deane4/@comment-29082502-20180220135933/@comment-29082502-20180220181928

They are, for the most, pretty self sufficient, but I try to be present for bonding and make sure the babies get up, and then latch before I am satisfied. I can usually iodine the cord, check the lamb or kid over while the mom is distracted. I have greeted almost everyone here to life. And I am able to assist when the mom trusts me, and glad to be there when there is trouble. But mostly Spring is new life to me, and welcomed deeply. Births rank at the top of it. In a past life, I was an IBCLC, an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant. And the flip side of it all is that goat and sheep milk offers fresh nutrition and I like to make cheese! And I have had goats for more than 33 years now...and they are also interesting, unpredictable, funny, quirky creatures who found a place in my life. Sorry... I am long winded about my interests.