Dateline: Stringtown Rising Farm, West Virginia A two-and-a-half-year-old Nigerian Dwarf doe named Nutmeg gave birth to a kid late Sunday on a farm in Roane County. Based on her girth, Nutmeg, known on the streets as Rotunda, is believed to have been pregnant for nearly two years, and was expected to deliver ten or twelve kids. Sources close to the goat suggested the mythical ballooning of her figure was all a ploy for sympathy and treats. The rumored father, Mr. Pibb, was seen passing out cookie cigars. Clover, a family spokesperson, stated that she was told by an unnamed Woman that the kid was a girl.
“The Woman isn’t known for identifying sex correctly,” stated Clover. “I wouldn’t depend on her.”
She kicked another goat who called her grandma and made off with the remaining cookie cigars.
Nutmeg, who at presstime was resting peacefully in the goat house nursery with her kid, had no comment on the accusations involving the ballooning of her figure or the behavior of her mother.
More pictures and VIDEO OF THE BIRTH tomorrow!
Gem says:
I am hysterical with laughter! You are so funny Suzanne – Congrats!
On January 9, 2011 at 7:19 pm
Lisa Anderson says:
:snoopy: :snoopy: :snoopy:
On January 9, 2011 at 7:22 pm
Marlena says:
Congrats!! Glad all is well 🙂
On January 9, 2011 at 7:23 pm
texwisgirl says:
Oh Nutmeg! One is better than none! At first I thought the headline meant you weren’t even pregnant! 🙂 Congratulations little big girl on your new baby! Tell Granny Nanny Clover to behave herself!
On January 9, 2011 at 7:23 pm
KentuckyFarmGirl says:
Congratulations Nutmeg!!!!!!!
On January 9, 2011 at 7:23 pm
SarahGrace says:
Congratulations.
On January 9, 2011 at 7:24 pm
LisaAJB says:
Congratulations! That’s so exciting!
On January 9, 2011 at 7:27 pm
CATRAY44 says:
Congratulations!
On January 9, 2011 at 7:28 pm
Kim Gibson says:
Granny nanny Clover…. I love it! Yes Nutmeg, you’re a good girl, congratulations indeed. And Woman, don’t let Clover dis you either! Remember, you are the Source of All Cookies!
On January 9, 2011 at 7:28 pm
Nancy Stickler says:
Yay!! Welcome little one!!
On January 9, 2011 at 7:30 pm
Mother of a ROCKSTAR says:
Congradulations!!!! Two the both of the grandmothers…Suzanne and Clover. You both must be very proud. Great job Nutmeg…Auntie wants to see baby pictures soon.
On January 9, 2011 at 7:30 pm
Mother of a ROCKSTAR says:
GEE, MUST DO THAT AGAIN…CONGRATULATIONS!!! LOVE THAT TITLE GRANNY NANNY CLOVER.
On January 9, 2011 at 7:34 pm
Lynne says:
Oh my gosh, this is so exciting and I can’t wait to see her! :woof:
On January 9, 2011 at 7:35 pm
Diane says:
Can’t wait to see the video. I’m going to breed my Nigerian Dwarf does next fall and am anxious to see what the birth process is like. We’re already very familiar with the process of getting fat.
On January 9, 2011 at 7:38 pm
bonita says:
Your goats given to birthing at sundown?
May I respectfully, if you do not already have a name, submit Macy, based on the
relationship between nutmeg and mace?
On January 9, 2011 at 7:40 pm
Judy says:
CONGRATULATIONS!!!J
On January 9, 2011 at 7:46 pm
Susan says:
Congrats to all! I love the name Macey, an ode the the spice wrapped around the nutmeg nut.
On January 9, 2011 at 7:47 pm
Judy says:
Don’t know where the “J” came from….sorry
On January 9, 2011 at 7:51 pm
Beth says:
Congratulations Nutmeg!! Yay! :hug:
On January 9, 2011 at 7:51 pm
Nancy in Iowa says:
Wow! And all this time you have snidely referred to her as Rotunda! I guess she knew what she was doing, after all! Can’t wait for the pictures….
On January 9, 2011 at 7:57 pm
Tanya Miller says:
HOW SWEET!! Congrats :woof: :woof: :woof:
On January 9, 2011 at 8:01 pm
Michelle says:
So cool! Our Nigerian Dwarf doe is due to have her first kid/s in May. :woof:
On January 9, 2011 at 8:08 pm
Lindsay says:
Yay! Congratulations! I can’t wait to see more pics! (I thought the title meant she wasn’t even pregnant too lol!)
On January 9, 2011 at 8:08 pm
Nona says:
Happy day!! or should I say nite!! Can’t wait for pictures.
On January 9, 2011 at 8:08 pm
Jane says:
Phew! I didn’t know what was coming with that headline. I am glad the news is good! Congratulations to you both! A great start to the New Year:)
On January 9, 2011 at 8:10 pm
Deb Klenke says:
Yea! :snoopy:
On January 9, 2011 at 8:13 pm
Donna Mc says:
Awwww – such a sweet little kiddo. All baby goats are sweet little kiddos! Looking forward to hearing all about this wee one’s arrival & adventures in Suzanne-land. =)
On January 9, 2011 at 8:20 pm
DustyRider says:
Congrats! Hope everyone is doing well. Watching a birth (no matter what species) never fails to amaze me.
On January 9, 2011 at 8:28 pm
Yvonne says:
:bugeyed: Whew, the title had me worried too! Congratulations!! :snoopy: :heart: :hug: :woof:
On January 9, 2011 at 8:33 pm
Brenda E says:
Aaaaaaah – another baby – can’t wait to see it. Congrats! That Nutmeg deserves a cookie.
On January 9, 2011 at 8:41 pm
brookdale says:
Baby cheese and baby goat on the same day…yay! Congratulations to all. Looking forward to tomorrow’s pics.
On January 9, 2011 at 8:55 pm
Patty says:
Congratulations Clover and Goat Grandma!! There is nothing cuter that a kid goat!! Mine aren’t kidding this year because of overpopulation. I’ll have to get my jollies through you!!
Wonderful news!! :snoopy:
On January 9, 2011 at 8:55 pm
katherine jenson says:
:wave: :yes: :shimmy: Go Nutmeg! A new baby for the farm…. Can’t wait to see pics of the birth! My sister, who has passed on, raised goats and when they had the first baby born…oh my…it was like she had given birth herself! They are cute!!!
On January 9, 2011 at 8:55 pm
windspiritwhimsies says:
Awww! Congratulations to you & Nutmeg! Can’t wait to see the new addition! Have you thought of a name for the baby kid girl? How about Ginger? :happybutterfly: (Just an idea)
On January 9, 2011 at 9:22 pm
Jan says:
I’m so glad she had a single without a lot of trouble. I have never had one yet, and it scares me. Good for Nutmeg! I have a really wide second timer. I have tried to register twice, no joy. Love this blog, though.
On January 9, 2011 at 9:33 pm
Cheryl LeMay says:
Are you sure she’s done giving birth? She still looks like there’s another one in her! I know she’s fat but WOW! Anyway good job Nutmeg and congratulations to everyone!
On January 9, 2011 at 9:56 pm
Carmen at Old House Kitchen says:
Aw…congratulations Granny Nanny! Love it and can’t wait for pictures! :snoopy:
On January 9, 2011 at 10:22 pm
auntbear says:
how long before the new arrival is allowed to have a cookie?
On January 9, 2011 at 10:24 pm
holstein woman says:
I guess the only thing rotunda on her now will be the udder.
Congratulatons-Granny and Nanny. I’m also excited to see the photos. Does (it) look like daddy or mommy, or both?
Pictures, pictures, pictures. PLEASE
On January 9, 2011 at 10:48 pm
Jackie Georgiou says:
Woo! Congratulations to Nutmeg and Mr Pibb!
On January 9, 2011 at 10:51 pm
whaledancer says:
Congratulations on your new grandkid. And please extend my congratulations and best wishes to the proud parents and grandma Clover.
On January 9, 2011 at 11:15 pm
Sarah says:
That must have been one big baby! I much prefer my goats (or did) to have twins. It’s easier on the mama! Congrats to you and the four legged ones.
On January 9, 2011 at 11:31 pm
candy says:
:woof: Too funny glad she’s doing well. Love the pic.!
On January 9, 2011 at 11:48 pm
Bev in CA says:
You sure know how to build up the excitement, Suzanne. Congratulations! Everyone in the barnyard must be excited by the new arrival. Looking forward to the pics.
On January 10, 2011 at 12:25 am
lizzie says:
Suzanne, I WANT TO SEE THAT BABY!!!! congratulations on the new kid on the block!!! :sheep:
On January 10, 2011 at 12:50 am
Maura says:
Congratulations! Looking forward to seeing the pictures and video!!
On January 10, 2011 at 1:02 am
Merlin says:
Awesome!!!!!!! :sheepjump:
On January 10, 2011 at 1:11 am
Sheila says:
Can’t wait to see the video of the blessed event :).Congrats nutmeg :woof:
On January 10, 2011 at 1:27 am
Rose H says:
Go Nutmeg! :shimmy:
Looking forward to seeing Mom and the little one 😀
On January 10, 2011 at 4:46 am
lauren says:
awww congrats!!
On January 10, 2011 at 5:47 am
Tracey In Paradise Pa. says:
:sun: How wonderful..SO sweet!! Comgrats!!
On January 10, 2011 at 6:40 am
wildcat says:
Congratulations, Nutmeg! :snoopy:
I could’ve sworn there were TWO babies in there, LOL!
On January 10, 2011 at 6:47 am
northcountrygirl says:
Congratulations!! Glad mother and daughter are doing well. :happyflower:
On January 10, 2011 at 6:52 am
Heidi says:
Congratulations!! How exciting. :o) I love goat babies.
On January 10, 2011 at 7:24 am
lilac wolf says:
That sex thing on animals can be tricky. I once got a kitten I would have sworn was a girl…it was a boy. :yes:
Can’t wait to see more pictures. 🙂
On January 10, 2011 at 8:12 am
Mary says:
Congratulations Nutmeg, Clover and Woman!!
On January 10, 2011 at 8:16 am
Yankee In NC says:
Yippee!!! Congrats to all!!!
A girl!!!!
I am so happy for Nutmeg! We are not going to be having any babies here until late Spring as I am still looking for a suitable male to come for conjugal visits.
On January 10, 2011 at 8:34 am
Teri says:
:snoopy: :snoopy: :snoopy:
Thats awesome!! Congratulations! And I second the name Ginger – if it really is a girl. :shimmy:
On January 10, 2011 at 8:36 am
Phyllis says:
Waiting patiently for baby pics.
On January 10, 2011 at 8:55 am
Kim says:
Suggestion for a name “Ginger Ale” that way both parents are named as Nutmeg is a spice and Mr Pibbs is a soda 🙂
HUGS to all and congrats!
On January 10, 2011 at 9:17 am
Suzanne McMinn says:
Kim! I had that same idea this morning. Ginger Ale!
On January 10, 2011 at 9:21 am
Urbanite says:
Ginger Ale is just the cutest name. Macy is cute, too, but if she turns out to be as round as her mama, the other kids will tease her about being a Macy’s parade balloon!
On January 10, 2011 at 9:45 am
Kelly in TX says:
CONGRATULATIONS!! I can’t wait to see pics!
On January 10, 2011 at 9:47 am
Mim says:
can’t wait til you have the video ready for all of us to view. Congrats….. :pawprint: :snoopy:
On January 10, 2011 at 10:04 am
Suzanne McMinn says:
I’m working on it! It’s almost done. Video takes me a long time to do.
On January 10, 2011 at 10:08 am
Miss Becky says:
Oh Happy Day! another birth at Stringtown Rising Farm. Congratulations to all!!! :woof: :woof: :woof:
On January 10, 2011 at 2:15 pm
Martha in KS says:
My well-fed girth has on occasion been mistaken for someone with child. Luckily, no rabbits died for the cause. Congrats on your baby!
On January 10, 2011 at 2:20 pm
Larissa says:
YAY!
On January 10, 2011 at 3:12 pm
Yvonne says:
I thought of Ginger Ale too, until I read today that it’s a boy! Hmmm, have to think on this, my brain is in overdrive!
On January 10, 2011 at 6:09 pm
Ramona says:
I like her Grimlin hairdoo!
On January 11, 2011 at 1:14 pm
kay keen says:
He is so cute, I would love to give him a big huge,I want some baby goats.Take care of him. Have bless day Kay
On January 11, 2011 at 2:00 pm