Cindy ReSue's son PJ plays with Oreo the kid goat at Rude Dog Ranch in Aguanga. Anza Valley Outlook/Courtesy photo
Lambing and kidding season has taken the Anza Valley by storm, with the babies of several different breeds of sheep and goats frolicking at ranches and small farms in the rural mountain community.
The gestation period for both sheep and goats is about five months. One, two, three or four babies can be born to one mother, depending on the breed. Singles and twins are most common. Baby sheep are called lambs, and baby goats are referred to as kids.
Sean and Ashley Titel raise Dorper sheep in Aguanga, and they said it is proving to be a very active time of year for their small herd. Several new lambs are expected for 2024, as well as a good number of goat kids of various breeds.Veteran sheep and goat expe
