We've had similar experiences with our Pygmy goats, and my daughter is very adept at helping out the mommy goats.

My son decided that he'd like to join the local 4H beef project last year. The leader gave him a heifer about 1 week old that the mom-cow wasn't feeding. Mary (short for marinade) is blind, but follows our Jersey steer around the yard, calling and lowing for Angus' location.

Good show, EB! Congrats to you, the wife and the mommy!