I'll NEVER do this during a GOAT BIRTH again!

[@Weedemandreap]

Just to clarify, the reason we don't use straw is because it causes us humans to get itchy and gives me an asthma flareup. I notice the goats cough more with straw as well, and on top of that, it's just not very absorbent, so all the birthing slime slides right off and makes puddles on the floor. Hay isn't a good option because 1) it's expensive and 2) the goats will eat it, which means they are eating hay that has been stepped on/birthed on which means they are exposed to more parasites. Since a doe's immunity is challenged during kidding and parasite loads can easily increase during this time, we don't want to introduce more to her body. Last year we had used pelleted bedding in an effort to find something more absorbent than pine shavings, but when the pellets get wet, it turns to sawdust. It ended up being way more absorbent than we thought and so dusty, getting in the goats eyes and causing more coughing. Looks like pine shavings is the best in the end! Thanks for all your tips over the years -- we really do appreciate it!

[@TheHeavenlyHomestead]

Compressed straw is sooooo much better! Have you tried it? We don’t use anything other than that kind because of my asthma. Here in Oregon is great, idk everywhere else.

[@theminifarminggroomer7871]

That makes since especially if your allergic to it. The dusty straw is like the hay good straw won't be dusty. As always find what works best for you and stick to it. Straw works best for us but we have dirt floors and do deep bedding method

[@leighsummereverhart6455]

You can try recycled news paper shavings to limit the dust and keep the absorption quality of wood pellets. For extra comfort you can top dress with some shavings. Then to limit dust on cleanup you can also use a watering can to sprinkle water on the top layer. It’s not perfect but helps with the dust for both you and animals (I’m a horse person so have a lot of experience with dust and shavings in stalls lol)

[@Weedemandreap]

@@TheHeavenlyHomestead That's a good point maybe ours is different here in AZ, it comes only in bales here or there are bags of it that is shredded down for things like guinea pigs. Either way it's just allergy-triggering tho, so probably not a good idea to try again.

[@clarehagley2165]

I have allergies and straw, hay etc causes red eyes, sneezing. So now I use compacted hemp in my chicken coop. If I can’t find it, I will get compacted pine shavings.

[@ImogenLaciMai]

The best part of my entire week is when Weed 'em & Reap uploads! Hi! :) x

[@courtneychristensen7450]

Same!

[@ForrestAxel]

Same!! I look forward to it every week

[@weeb535]

Same😊

[@theresanessralla1126]

I agree!!❤

[@mindyvanhorn3199]

Absolutely!

[@GoatLovers5610]

It's adorable that Honey will be delivering in the stall she was born in! If Honey has a doeling, you could name her Junebug, and if she has a buckling, you could name him Beans.

[@iloveowls90]

They already have name Picked out and they are in the video

[@GoatLovers5610]

​​@@iloveowls90 We already saw in the video all the names. We chose two names from the list that we thought Honey's kid should be named. It was just a suggestion.

[@kirani111]

So glad Junebug and Bucket made it to the list. Réjean and Mr.Sir are hilarious 😂❤

[@ihave2habit]

Lydia's haircut looks great on her! Pass it along!

[@Miausan14]

It feels like yesterday that honey was a little doeling! We all saw her potential from day one! So happy Junebug made it into the list! Was definitely a favourite of mine, I know I got a bit carried away with cute/funny names 😂

[@blueyzsf]

Keep forgetting to comment, been around about 6 years...about the time of the kitchen remodel. So thrilled to see your subscriber count where it is...1 million here we come!! 😁😁

[@fionar1656]

Yay! Weed 'em & Reap goat kid babies are almost here. Every year I look forward to your goat kids arriving all the way from Australia. My Mum makes a yummy orange cake with a whole orange in it, skin & all.

[@JennyD915]

The names are hilarious! I love the “people” names like Patricia and Steven. I can’t wait to see Honey’s bebeeees!!!!

[@aanimavilis1492]

Patricia under all this names is hilarious!!

[@wwdefender]

Aww Junebug got chosen as a potential name 😊

[@cristhianrolon6275]

I saw this upload while I was working in my shed and came running inside in hopes for new baby goats. Can’t wait! 😊

[@motherofgeese]

I love duchess and goose.Such cute names😭

[@katierobbins7962]

When horses foal, we don’t use the sawdust either, usually not even the shavings. We typically use straw so we don’t have the same issue, with the chips/dust sticking to babies face a nostrils :)

[@Kuddeluffe]

I’m so excited

[@alyssahardacre8599]

Please please please use Rufio for your best looking buckling! I had a bearded dragon named Rufio who passed away on my birthday last year. He was the best boy ever. Would love to see a spunky little guy with the same name.

[@Hayleighandheranimals]

100%!

[@SxgarWinnie]

Poor Willow, hope she's ok! Honey is so gorgeous I'm sure she'll be a great mum!

[@francisbailey2789]

My first cat was called Patricia! I didn't name her, she was a rescue. Funny thing is my next-door neighbour at the time was also called Patricia. There was a lot of comedy when I'd call my cat and 'human Patricia' would answer 😂

[@bellagospodargospodar]

Junebug, flower, smudge, and raisin are really cute names. Wednesday would be great for a black/dark colored doe

[@GoatForIt]

YAY for kidding time!!! I love the pine shavings! We usually get the “flake” rather than “fine” shavings since they are a bit larger.

[@gigidahl1664]

I can't wait for the babies 😍

[@marshahiltz2539]

I think Honey will be a amazing mom. Shes a really pretty goat❤

[@Momma7100]

I’ve never clicked so fast in my life ❤😂

[@songbirds3712]

Those eggs look amazing! So big and the yolk is such a deep yellow!

[@ahoyfamily]

ah!!! Tootie made the list!!! that was my grammy's family nickname!!!! I'm so happy!

[@tazlizard]

Glad to see you back! Woo-hoo almost time for baby goats!!

[@MsrKSDisque]

Danelle's pen. I mean stall! Of course you need your own space! Getting excited about this year's babies!

[@rachaelraymond71]

Junebug is an absolutely adorable name!!

[@jewels3596]

WOOOO! Tootie made the list! I'm so pumped for this kidding season!

[@annmariecovert]

I got so excited when the name smudge was picked I just love that name thank you for making my day ❤

[@maryannfelice148]

Some of the names the kids chose are a hoot! Looking forward to seeing which ones are actually used for this year's babies.

[@CDJMiniRanch]

It's exciting! Can't wait to see the new baby.

[@mLmGold264]

Woo so glad you chose Rufio, one of my suggestions! Excited to see what this birthing season brings with all the baby kids.

[@faithcrisis2138]

Those names are phenomenal!

[@LadyMeggo]

I never realized how much honey looks like Tilly. I love the Tilly line so much, makes my heart so happy

[@ShellyCurrier]

I can’t wait to see Miss Honey’s baby!!! She such a beautiful girl I’ve always loved her!!

[@lorinorman6133]

I made the orange loaf cake and it was a hit! Thanks so much for sharing!

[@Weedemandreap]

So glad!

[@Syddddddddd12345]

Aww I’m so happy! I recommended noodle and I’m so happy it got chosen!

[@pamz7531]

The names that were chosen were pretty good. I thought mine were better, but I'll get over it. Love and prayers from NC.

[@junolopes6852]

Have no idea how excited i get for these videos

[@seaottar25]

I'm so happy Marbles made it on the list! Hoping for a baby boy Marbles you constantly have to find! 😆

[@southsidecarly7427]

I’m so ready for little baby goats🥰!

[@suzanneburns6130]

Honey is so adorable!! ❤❤

[@awesometaylor5881]

Blessings to you all. Love the names I picked noodle and Jewelbugg.❤🎉

[@lookingforbluewater6162]

Can’t wait to see the babies!!

[@karengaynon8020]

I love watching y'all. ❤

[@supernolofanpennylane3401]

Nice Beans and Noodle made it onto the list

[@coppercreekacres7295]

Lydia’s hair looks incredible!

[@kathycampbell7858]

That is a fabulous orange tree/orange! I LOVE the names!

[@CarmenHernandez-l1m]

Hello De Nelle I'm glad to see you feeling good and back in duty. That's great to see Lydia and Ethan choosing the baby goats names,they always have such a good bond. The orange cake really looks yummy. I can't wait for baby goats, I hope Honey have the baby this weekend. Wishing a safe and fast delivery. ❤

[@cinnababy6331]

Cricket, Birdie, Junebug, and Patricia are such cute doeling names

[@judybrechtel4647]

I just made the orange cake, and it’s delicious!!! I added a splash of milk as gf tends to be dry. A powdered sugar icing with orange juice topped it beautifully!

[@nikkyfell1473]

Oh fun! Cricket was my vote, and I can’t wait to be able to put an adorable face to the name. ❤️

[@annettemaddalone4297]

them oranges look so so good

[@bethanlowe507]

Yesss BEANS! So happy I put that as a name suggestion

[@saoirsevicteoiria2759]

I cannot wait to see one of these names the next Grand Champion! (And I cannot decide which one would the best/most hilarious).

[@eitakou]

I love the suggestion list of Junebug and Rejean! Its so cute 😂

[@twilabailey1444]

I love how Kevin takes a bite right out of the middle. He’s a big kid.❤❤😂😅

[@WobblyPandas]

One of my names got picked :D I'm so excited to see all the goats. Great choice of names

[@jrsf222]

It’s always so nice to see you. Looking very forward to these 2024 baby updates‼️

[@mayhmmaydn]

Let the babies begin!!!!

[@debbralehrman5957]

Good luck I hope that the baby doesn't come to late at night. 👍🏼🙏😊

[@kaybaker3260]

I love these names!! What is really funny is that my Mother-in-law is named Birdie and her son (my bro-in-law) goes by Bucket!! LMAO

[@petgranny194]

Orange tree is gorgeous!

[@carolmusso7767]

Thank you for the update on Honey. I am so excited for the babies to start coming! ❤️🐐

[@river-of-noodles]

My young saanen wether was part of a themed kid group, it was bird themed so his name is goose, but we nicknamed him beans because of the Canadian bean goose. We’ve since been calling him beanie. so it’s quite nice to see both beans and goose on the lists!

[@into_a_fantasy_]

The buckling names are so good🤣🤣

[@meganpulver6291]

My goat Bucket is honored to have their name on the list

[@crabrave8979]

Yay! Back for another video I’m intrigued on what is gonna happen! Love yall ❤

[@crabrave8979]

PLEASE NAME ONE PATRICIA THAT IS HILARIOUS

[@pink9tori]

I'm so glad Beans got in the list

[@Weedemandreap]

It's so good!

[@jazzmen0-0]

Bucket is my absolute favorite name 😂😂

[@jpennturner]

Thank you I enjoy your videos so much, years ago we had milking goats and I still miss them, the work got too much as we got older

[@Pink_Axolotl80]

Lidas hair is so pretty!

[@bonnienichols2778]

Hi Danielle and family❣️ The waiting is sooo hard‼️ I am eager to see lots of kiddos on the ground.❣️❣️ For the glaze, you can make it with the juice of another orange or juice from the store. My mom used to make a frosting mixture & made graham cracker squares for school lunches. 😋

[@valfrasier39]

Exciting!

[@_evelyn_reyes_]

Yay! I chose pig, idk if I was the only one but yes pig is such a cute name because of the book “pig the pug” lol our family’s favorite books ❤

[@Uniquelyyours1]

You picked some really cute names. You got this Honey.

[@17caratytsquad]

Omg I suggested Goose!!! I mean I probably wasn’t the only one to say it but it’s making me laugh 😂😂😂

[@jvarieras]

I have just re watched 3 years of your videos, I am ready for kidding season ! 😊

[@sjhitman16]

Love from Philippines❤❤❤

[@bcgrote]

The names are fantastic! ❤

[@janvazquez9239]

Yayyy i wait for your upload can’t wait to see the babies

[@goginaandalinabridges893]

Cute babies goats ❤

[@ktrddoonelly]

My husband's vote is Duchess and I vote Birdie -as she's a noisemaker since birth!

[@vangiefich]

I used to live in Arizona, and I really miss those fabulous oranges!! So delicious! Your bread sounded yummy!

[@megandonohoe483]

I'm excited about new babies😊

[@shamancarmichael5305]

Looking forward to goat babeeeees! 😁

[@sandispringfelch1317]

I used to make cranberry orange bread with a very similar recipe that a neighbor shared with me. our whole family loved it.

[@danalewis9240]

What I have found so great is just getting the harbor freight moving blankets for 5$. Then we deliver on that. Fold it up with all the splat and goo inside and out the mess goes. Worth every penny.

[@2115virgo13]

I like Patricia !! My first name! Birdie was one of my picks too! Can’t wait!

[@Mitchy407]

My autism daughter absolutely loves you and wants to raise goats and works with animals when she grows up. She’s currently 8. She picks says first girl/the diva should be Raisin and the golden girl should Flower or Baby and the boy is Chucks lol

[@annasensee8132]

Those are some great names!

[@kar702]

Tell Lydia I love her new hairstyle it looks very nice on her. ❤

[@mylifeandfamily9200]

I have a pitty named Petey , and he is the best boy ever ❤

[@lizregan1949]

I'm looking forward to little goat babies.

[@belindamenzies7620]

That orange cake is a thermomix original recipe. Was second thing i ever cooked in my thermomix and became a family favourite

[@CrazyPups_BearAndTrooper]

We had two buckling's a couple months ago, and we named them Smudge and coco. 😅 they are the cutest things ever!🥺🥰

[@eileenesteves7072]

Love wathing your videos.from 🇵🇹✌️

[@suzanneburns6130]

That cake has me mesmerized! I didn't think we could eat the inner peel of the orange. I'm giving this a try! Thank you 😊 ❤

[@faithinhumanity3390]

I’m loving the names

[@NinnerLuna]

How exciting!! Can't wait for another year of kidding! I think this is my 5th year?? Also never been THIS early! I refreshed my youtube and it said 42 second ago~ Just watched the whole video, amazing as always