[plumseverywhere]

No Plums.. Heidi meant loan a companion.

ahhh got you now!   quite a few wethers (castrated boys) for sale around or I'd probably be inclined to do what CW says with having 2 females if you are interested in having milk for home use 

[Carl f k]

I Know you have fallen head over heels for the babbies, but you could when they are old enough sell them as a pair? They will make a lovely friendly pair for someone not wanting breeding goats and will allow you the space to keep an adult companion?
If you did this, I would get another female, then put them in kid alternate years. Milk one through whilst the other is in kid then swap them over
You are devoting so much time to you goats you might just as well fill your fridge with delicious mil and cheese

That was the plan but got boys

[sokel]

If it was me in your situation I would probably  think seriously about doing as CW suggests, Rehome the 2 boys into a pet home together but get an adult Nanny in advance so that they get used to each other before the boys leave

[Carl f k]

If it was me in your situation I would probably  think seriously about doing as CW suggests, Rehome the 2 boys into a pet home together but get an adult Nanny in advance so that they get used to each other before the boys leave

This is a good idea I think we will go this way...thanks for all the advice

[plumseverywhere]

You both are so good with the goats, I know you want the best for them    at least at this time of year you will probably find more goats for sale than at any other 

[Carl f k]

Bit of a dilemma will willow go quiet when the kids got older?? Get another nanny and sell kids?? Don't really know what to do..been searching for a local nanny without any luck at the moment

[sokel]

Cant remember where you are Carl ?
Is there no rescues near you or even comercial dairy herds ?

[Carl f k]

West Midlands.. Will search for goat sanctuary

[plumseverywhere]

I'll ask the worcestershire goat club people if any of them are selling nannies. will let you know Carl.

[Carl f k]

Thanks Lisa 

[Carl f k]

Just found a 12 month old British saanen local to me .. Awaiting reply from a petting farm