I have given up on Trace. I’ll just consider her a freemartin since I’ve tried really hard to breed her, and she’s still coming into heat and yelling at the boys.
Zinnia did not come back into heat last week, so I assume she’s bred for June (we’ll see).
That means, I can move them out of the pen and only have two goats to feed up there. That makes it easier for me.
Unfortunately, when I tried letting them out Saturday morning, the gate was frozen shut.
So I had to wait until I did chores. I snagged Trace and Zinnia and put them in with the main herd. That means fighting. Seriously.
They drive me crazy.
I’d really like to let Penelope out too. And take Antigone out of the buck room.
Then I could put Xerxes and Frodo together in the buck room.
But if we get cold again, or rainy and icky, I’m a little worried that Frodo wouldn’t go inside because he’s afraid of Xerxes.
It might be wise on his part, but they are coming out of rut and should be able to get along by now. Anyhow, I guess I’ll wait a little longer before putting the two boys back together. Besides, I’ve had enough fighting for a while.