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Helmstead Minis EC Firefly

April 23, 2020

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Firefly as a 2 year old, dry.

Firefly as a junior.

Firefly's first freshening udder.

Firefly's sire and dam

Helmstead Minis EC Firefly *B Helmstead Minis EX Caliber *S *B Sinai Thunder O Exodus *S +VV84
CHW DF Lucretia MacEvil 2*M/2*D/2*DD GCH
Helmstead Minis FF Sizzle 1*M/1*D/*DD GCH +B MCH/GCH/PGCH Kids Corral LL Fire Flame +S/+DS VG
Echo Point Aspen GCH

The funniest thing about the Sizzle line - which has become extensive within our tiny herd - is that Sizzle wasn't even supposed to come to Florida.

REALLY happy she did, though.

First, we have a "thing" for the red goats, thanks in full to Fire Flame.  Sizzle is happy to pass that gene along.  We are happy to keep those.

Second, Sizzle was saving her best freshenings for last.  Her personality came out in the smaller herd (personality was the ONLY reason I chose the final does to keep) so she went from aloof to goofy and friendly here.  She proved herself in all the ways she needed to for me...and then retired.

Firefly is a little CLONE of Sizzle.  From her chunky build to her funny demeanor...she's the Sizzle line embodied.

Firefly did me dirty on kidding day...it's a story and a half!  For one thing, I had two possible dates written down for her and was banking on the later date.  For another thing, I think she logged into my calendar and saw how busy I was that day.  She must have also known the pantry was empty, I was out of hay, I was out of a couple feeds AND I had a doctor's appointment with lab work.  Of course.  Thankfully, Firefly is one of those priceless goats - she labored (with me watching helplessly on the eye in the sky as I motored down Hwy. 41) all on her own, delivering twins perfectly.  By the time I got home, they were mostly dry, standing and had both nursed to full bellies; her placenta had fully passed and she was looking for treats!

Her udder is wonderful all around...I just wish her teat placement was better.  It will be very interesting to see how this evolves as she milks.  They do tend to drop down as the udder changes through lactations. 

 

Firefly's Kidding History

Date

Does/Bucks

Sire

Names

Photos

January 6, 2022 1/1 *B HM AG Foo Man Chu *S HM FMC Mantis & Lacewing
January 30, 2023 0/2 *B HM AG Foo Man Chu *S HM FMC Firepower & Inky
December 28, 2023 2/0 *B HM T Cortado *S HM CT Mayfly & Junebug

 

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