Friday while the kids were in school I drove about 20 min away to a place called St. Johns Creamery, to buy some fresh goat milk for myself and my family to try. While I was there Marcia (owner) was showing me around. Telling me as much information as she possibly could with each breath, I love people like that. To me it truly shows their passion for what they have.
She showed me the beautiful baby Oberhaslis that were for sale (which I am contemplating) and then brought me with her to check on one of her kidding pens. There was one perty girl pacing back and fourth breathing very heavily and giving a very understanding and yet distinctive yell every few minutes. Marcia explained that she was due to kid. I thought that meant at some point that day.... Nope, she meant any minute. This turned my quick stop for milk into an hour and a half long, goose bump filled tear jerk er!
Originally when I realized Garnet was in labor I figured Marcia would kindly ask me to leave so she could take care of her girl, it was just the opposite. I ended up watching and comforting this doe while Marcia ran around and grabbed what she needed. And through all the progress and each step Marcia explained to me exactly what was happening. As things got closer and the bubble came I sat with more and more anticipation. Out pop these lil white hoofs and a lil face with the tongue sticking out. Marcia grabbed onto those feet and pulled this beautiful baby boy out, plop right out onto the ground. I was in a state of absolute happiness. There was a second lil boy that popped out about 15 minutes later.
So needless to say, I not only want to buy a doe for our milking girl but I want one of those baby boys. I do not know if I should buy one or two girls.......
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