Posted by Sherry on January 15, 2001 at 21:40:02:
In Reply to: Preg checking does bred 70 days posted by Nat's Little Bit Farm on January 15, 2001 at 18:40:10:
I don't know how precise this method is but I use the "upward push"! It helps if you can get someone else to hold the doe as all mine tend to shoot forward like greased pigs when I do this. I put my right hand underneath the belly just in front of the udder and pull upwards. This must upset the babies because I'll usually feel a "rollover". If you don't feel it the first time, check at different times of day. I've found that babies tend to be more active at certain times of the day....and every doe has different times of the day! I had the vet check one of my Nubians once...it looked like he was poking around at a water baloon! My method may not be as effective, but I don't cringe when I do it! Hope it helps!