Alan,
It is an overjoying feeling to experience such a thing for the first time. Reading your post let me relive the feeling. Reading all the positive responses leaves me feeling all warm inside. And proud. Proud of each and every person who "knows" the feeling and is willing to contribute.
Some of us are too old to call Dad and ask for advice on animal husbandry. Dad is long gone. There came a time in our lives when we had to "get it done." We were unsure of ourselves.
Now you have the confidence to know you can do it. You also have results. This type of effort is what keeps profit in your endeavors.
Congratulations all the way around and thank you, Alan, for sharing the experience.