DOE'S SECRET CODE OF HONOR
The doe's secret code of honor is as old as goats themselves and is
ultimately the species best kept secret. No doe shall ever kid before its
time. (Its time being determined by the following factors)
The doe's secret code of honor is as old as goats themselves and is
ultimately the species best kept secret. No doe shall ever kid before its
time. (Its time being determined by the following factors)
1- No kid shall be born until total chaos has been reached by all involved.
Your owner's house must be a wreck, their family hungry and desperate for
clean clothes, and their social life nonexistent.
2- "Midwives" must reach the babbling fool status before you kid out.
Bloodshot eyes, tangled hair and the inability to form a sentence mean the
time is getting close.
Your owner's house must be a wreck, their family hungry and desperate for
clean clothes, and their social life nonexistent.
2- "Midwives" must reach the babbling fool status before you kid out.
Bloodshot eyes, tangled hair and the inability to form a sentence mean the
time is getting close.
3- For every bell, beeper, camera or whistle they attach to you, kidding
must be delayed by at least one day for each item. If they use an audio
monitor, one good yell per hour will keep things interesting
must be delayed by at least one day for each item. If they use an audio
monitor, one good yell per hour will keep things interesting
4- If you hear the words, "She's nowhere near ready. She'll be fine while
we're away for the weekend," Wait until they load the car, and then begin
pushing!
5- Owner stress must be at an all time high! If you are in the care of
someone else, ten to fifteen phone calls a day is a sign you're getting
close.
someone else, ten to fifteen phone calls a day is a sign you're getting
close.
6- When you hear the words "I can't take it anymore!" wait at least three
more days.
more days.
7 -You must keep this waiting game interesting. False alarms are mandatory!
Little teasers such as looking at your stomach, pushing your food around in
the bucket and then walking away from it, and nesting, are always good for a
rise.
Little teasers such as looking at your stomach, pushing your food around in
the bucket and then walking away from it, and nesting, are always good for a
rise.
8- The honor of all goats is now in your hands. Use this time to avenge all
of your barn mates. Think about your friend who had to wear that silly
costume in front of those people. Hang onto that baby for another day. OH,
they made him do tricks too! Three more days seems fair.
of your barn mates. Think about your friend who had to wear that silly
costume in front of those people. Hang onto that baby for another day. OH,
they made him do tricks too! Three more days seems fair.
9- If you have fulfilled all of the above and are still not sure when to
have the kids, listen to the weather forecast on the radio that has been so
generously provided by those who wait. Severe storm warning is what you're
waiting for. In the heart of the storm jump into action! The power could go
out and you could have the last laugh. You have a good chance of those who
wait missing the whole thing while searching for a flashlight that works!
have the kids, listen to the weather forecast on the radio that has been so
generously provided by those who wait. Severe storm warning is what you're
waiting for. In the heart of the storm jump into action! The power could go
out and you could have the last laugh. You have a good chance of those who
wait missing the whole thing while searching for a flashlight that works!
10- Make the most of your interrupted nights. Beg for food each time someone
comes into the barn to check you. Your barn mates will love you as the extra
goodies fall their way too. Remember, this code of honor was designed to
remind man of how truly special goats are. Do your best to reward those who
wait with a beautiful doeling to carry on the Doe Code of Honor for the next
generation of those who wait!
Clover
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