Just In Time - The Manger

I decided since I am better at building shelters than electric fences I would build a shelter in the backyard for the goats and the coming kids.  At least they would be closer to the house so we can make sure they are ok.  Besides we haven't even test the not so finished fence.  This will get me just a little more time to get things together in the back fenced area that I created for the goats.

The dimensions of the manger, yes that is what I am calling it are 8 X 6.  I am planning on putting a partition 4' out to help contain warmth better between it and the house. 

I worked into the night Friday to get it this far since we had a forecast of rain and cold coming in.  I got it done just in time.  As a matter of fact the drizzle started as I was trying to finish up.  I am happy to report that Saturday and Sunday we got some good rain.  Rain we need so desperately here in Texas.

Before

After
Momma Ewe approved

Built from recycled material.
Yes, I cut off all that nasty stuff.

Mary Lamb - My little helper.

Mary lamb followed me around all day.  She was very helpful when I was digging the post holes.  She would dig in my pile of dirt throwing debris into the hole for the post.  Before I had put the post in.  She really thought she was being helpful.

Mary actually thinks I am her mom and she thinks her mom is just another sheep in the herd.  She follows me around the yard with the dogs and the goats.  I am the herd/pack/flock leader.  Such responsibility let me tell you. 


Yesterday we noticed the utter on Sheri one of our goats has dropped and filled.  We think we might be having some babies soon.  I am hoping it waits until just after this cold snap.  Wednesday night is is suppose to get down to 29 degrees.  No babies need to be born in that weather.  My bad for wanting babies by their dad before he was fixed.  Keep the little ones in your prayers.  It is not their fault I am stupid and insistent sometimes.