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     Maggie Leman Moderator Username: maggieleman Post Number: 964 Registered: 07-2005 Posted From: 71.111.216.141  Rating: N/A |
If they have full bellies then they are getting milk. Look very carefully at the end of the teat, if it has a black or brownish looking plug in it then the kids are not getting anything. Wagging tails is something they do when they suck it isn't an indicator of whether they are getting anything. You need to try to milk properly, if you are pinching the teat then pulling down to see if you get anything you will not get anything but you will tick off the doe. Check out my site at http://www.maggidans.com/HOW%20TO%20HAND%20MILK.doc If that link doesn't work go to http://www.maggidans.com/links.htm and click on the How To Handmilk article. Maggie Leman Goat 911 Capri Medic | ||
| Patricia (Unregistered Guest) Unregistered guest Posted From: 72.161.159.192 Rating: N/A |
My doe kidded last night. The first one had his head stuck when I found she was delivering.The other 2 made it. My question is her teats are soft and I don't get milk when I try to milk her, but the kids are wagging their tails when they nurse, should I assume they are getting milk? |