What to Expect When You're Expecting Baby Goats and Lambs for 2026!

Welcome to What to Expect When You're Expecting Baby Goats and Lambs! Join us at Whispering Pines Stables/Upstate Equestrian Ministry for an exciting in-person event where you'll learn all about welcoming adorable baby goats and lambs into the world. Get ready to meet these fluffy cuties up close and personal, and discover everything you need to know about caring for them. Whether you're a seasoned farmer or just a curious animal lover, this event is perfect for anyone interested in the miracle of new life on the farm. Don't miss out on this unique opportunity to experience the joy of baby animals! Great gift idea for future farmers!

Info:
The morning session will start with a tour of the facilities. then have opportunities to learn how to milk sheep and goats as well as care of the pregnant sheep or goats during the last trimester. How to spot the signs of labor. How to assist in delivery. What items to pack in a kit for labor and delivery.
We will be in the miking parlor for milking!
We will walk through the pastures and look at the pregnant sheep and goats to see the udder development at different stages, check tendons, and might even see a live birth! How to check colostrum, first steps and newborn essentials.
Afternoon- big focus on baby and mama care, feeding, and handling.
How to care for bottle babies- hold, feed and more.
Options in the event of orphaned lambs or baby goats.
For homesteaders thinking about milking options-Whether to wait to milk for human consumption until weaning or milk share options. Clean catch for milk, chilling and options for dairy products. The farm store will be open for purchases.

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