Poppy and Luti's babies

Yesterday Poppy had twins, a boy and a girl.  Their names are Chip (he's the chocolate colored one) and Ella.

Chip has elf ears.

Ella has gopher ears (very tiny).

When I went out to the barn this morning they were already bouncing at only 16 hours old.


I knew Luti was going to have her babies today so I didn't go too far.  James and I went for a walk in the field and I thought I'd hear her cry out if she went into labor.  When we got back she had one on the ground already.  Without a sound she had the second one standing up.  I picked up both babies (boys) and took them and her into the barn where it was cleaner and warmer.   After another 30 minutes she had the 3rd, a girl.  She made no noise and stood while giving birth which I'd never seen any of my goats do before.  We haven't named the triplets yet.  They're still a little damp and they're in a small stall so these pictures aren't great.  The white and brown one is the biggest (first born).  I've seen him nurse but not the other 2 yet.  I hope they're eating when I'm not looking.  I may have to milk Luti tonight because her udder looks like it could burst it's so big.

Here's the little girl.

It's been an exciting 2 days.   More to come.