Purebred kids start being born in August and sometimes continue through to November. Life gets very busy here in Mayanup! Occasionally, very young animals (bottle-fed) will be sold, but most of our babies are run with their Mums and socialised by daily interaction and occasional bottle-feeding. The udders are managed by milking any excess at regular feeding times, and this prevents undue stretching or engorgement (especially if the kids have a preference for one side only). It also allows us to have an abundant milk supply which is usually turned into a soft, cultured cheese after the household milk needs are met.