Posted by Karen on March 28, 2002 at 16:37:51:
In Reply to: need help, please... posted by Linda on March 28, 2002 at 16:19:36:
Sure sounds like she is in the first stages of Labor. I know it's easy to say and hard to do but at this point I wouldn't panic. Once they are down and pushing if a doe does not progress within about 20 minutes I assist or get help. If you have not pulled before your best bet would be to get help. Keep an eye on her just in case she needs help. If she is doing all you say then most likly you don't have too long of a wait but then this has been a funny year for birthing the does dont' seem to give to much warning. Do you have a goat vet on call that you can at least give the heads up to, that might help put you at ease. I did that last year of course the day the Dr. came out the doe had her kids as the Dr. was pulling up the drive. Goofy goats anyway. Keep us posted and good luck