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would seem to indicate that the Nubian buck, being a heavier 

 breed, imparts the element of size, even before he himself has 

 attained it. 



Rubbing the udder or rolling it between the hands, frequently 

 induces flow of milk, being held back. 



Milk your goats in the same rotation — they soon learn when 

 it is their turn and grow restless if passed by. 



In purchasing a goat to supply milk for a young baby, get 

 if possible, one that kidded about time baby was born and do not 

 breed her while baby is using the milk. 



It is best to separate the sexes when about three months of 

 age — the young does and bucks will do better apart. 



Goats do not like either the hot sun or a hard rain, and proper 

 shelter should be provided. 



When tethered, frequent change is appreciated and beneficial. 



A goat is at her best when four to eight years old, but often 

 breeds up to ten years : they seldom live more than twelve years. 



DEFINITIONS OP GOAT TERMS. 



Buck, the perfect male. 



Doe, the perfect female. 



Kid, the young, either sex. 



Wether, a male which has been castrated. 



Yearling, either a doe or buck between one and two years 

 old. 



Farrow Doe, not with kid. 



Springer, a doe soon to kid. 



Barren, infertile, incapable of reproduction. 



Sire, a male parent ; Grandsire, the grandfather. 



Dam, a female parent ; Granddam, the grandmother. 



Pure Bred, when both parents are registered or entitled to 

 registry as pure bred. 



Grade, a goat with a pure bred parent. 



Cross-bred, having pure bred parents of two different breeds. 



In-bred, having parents that are related. 



Line-bred, the repeated use of sires from one family, to fix 

 and preserve a family characteristic. 



Pedigree, the record of a goat's ancestors. 



Gestation period; the time between service of the buck and 

 birth of the kid. 



Lactation period; the time after birth of kid, during which 

 the flow of milk is maintained. 



