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     Maggie Leman Moderator Username: maggieleman Post Number: 1748 Registered: 07-2005 Posted From: 71.111.242.73  Rating: N/A |
Goat can easily go to 155 days. Was she with the buck after what you think is her due date? She could have had a quiet and quick 5 day heat, that the buck noticed but you didn't. If that is the case her actual due date would be nearly a week later than you think. Has she passed her mucus plug? If she is acting fine you very likely have nothing to worry about. If you are VERY VERY SURE of her due date then get 2 to 3 cc of Lutalyse from your vet and induce. Gary also insists that most of his does kid on or near the full moon which is on February 2 nearly a week away. Maggie Leman Goat 911 Capri Medic | ||
| Tina M Aden New member Username: tinaaden Post Number: 38 Registered: 08-2006 Posted From: 68.114.201.105  Rating: N/A |
She still has not kidded and I am concerned. Her due date has come and gone. Her ligaments are gone and her milk is in. What could be keeping her? Tina M Aden Aden Farms website: http://www.goats.tinaadenseskies101.com/ Nigerian Dwarf Registered & Non Registered Perryville Missouri | ||
| Paul Gooden New member Username: paullis Post Number: 54 Registered: 03-2006 Posted From: 67.142.130.39 Rating: N/A |
We have had hind feet first also and I might suggest massaging the fronts of the hind legs. Sometimes you may notice that these kids have a tendency to kick their rear legs straight out which makes it difficult for them to stand, push and nurse. Hold the kid up by its hind legs with front feet on the floor, almost vertical. Massage the fronts and backs of the hind legs. You will then notice that it will pull its hind legs in to a more natural standing position. | ||
| Cheryl Hayward New member Username: calliescomet Post Number: 51 Registered: 10-2006 Posted From: 169.204.229.54 Rating: N/A |
Hi, I would also have Dextrose on hand (very cheap at the feedstore)I have found with my triplets (have 4 sets so far) that they needed the extra boost. They only need 1 cc of dextrose given orally. I would also dip their hooves in the iodine. Dip navel first then hooves, then use new for each kid. I am the one who posted using the sweaters/sweat pant legs. Works like a charm. I started that this year. As soon as the kids are born I help mom dry them and then put them in a sweater, I go out about 2 hours later and put them into another dry sweater. I have found this makes them perky and frisky quicker. I keep checking the sweaters as I check on them making sure they are still dry. All you need is sweater sleeves or sweatpant legs, cut them so you can use the arm/leg band for the neck, cut to leg holes and if you are putting them on boys cut a v on the underside, so they aren't peeing on it. The moms get use to the sweaters very quick. You may neeed to cut a litte strip down on the neck/leg bands for relief. I started using the sweaters this kidding season and love it! They are cute too!! Keep us posted! Cheryl CPR Boer Goats 34 Strong and Growing | ||
| H. C. Sheldon, Jr Member Username: hcsheldonjr Post Number: 18 Registered: 07-2006 Posted From: 4.249.192.222  Rating: |
Elaine, Thanks for all of your informative posts. You are definitely a goat person. As to the spell checking, I say to heck with it. If anyone reading and contributing to this wonderful site has a problem with someone elses spelling, s/he should have better things to do. Most of the time it isn't even a spelling problem, it is a typing problem. But this is not grammar school, it is goat school. Keep up the great additions to the site, and don't worry about the spelling. Take good care, Clark Sheldon Beulah Land Farm Boers | ||
| Barbara Howard Advanced Member Username: bhoward Post Number: 182 Registered: 08-2005 Posted From: 206.157.148.131 Rating: |
If this doe were mine yes I would stay close doing hourly checks on her. If she is having multibles she may need a little help cleaning them up and sometimes they come so fast it is impossible for the doe to get to them all. You will need towels and Iodine for the navel cords and a nasal bulb to help clear muscous from the air ways I also give 1/4cc of Bo-Se to get them on their feet quickly. Barbara Howard Capri-Medic jamesa@mrtc.com 606-522-3388 KY | ||
| Jennifer (Unregistered Guest) Unregistered guest Posted From: 152.163.100.14 Rating: N/A |
My pygmy goat had her kid yesterday morning ...It was a hectic morning plus the kid was coming out feet first so I had to help her she was in pain ...after all was done he is a solid white pygmy no color just solid white and his name is snowball | ||
| Elaine Elder New member Username: elaine Post Number: 68 Registered: 12-2006 Posted From: 72.152.150.141 Rating: |
I wish this thing had spell check | ||
| Elaine Elder New member Username: elaine Post Number: 67 Registered: 12-2006 Posted From: 72.152.150.141 Rating: N/A |
I would stay close with towels to help get them dry. Someone the other day suggested cutting sleeves from old sweatshirts and pants to put on babies like dog sweaters. I wish I could find that post now to give the credit to that person. We had a new mother that didn't like motherhood. We bottle fed her babies 3 times a day and held her still twice a day for them to eat. After she got used to being a mother we still fed the babies once a day just because it was fun. One of those babies almost got me in trouble with DECACs, one of my neighbors thought I was leaving a human toddler outside screaming MAMA. I would help the new mom feed them if there is too many. Try to get them all to suckle pretty soon so they get the cholostrum benefits. | ||
| Tina M Aden New member Username: tinaaden Post Number: 36 Registered: 08-2006 Posted From: 68.114.201.105 Rating: N/A |
I have a doe due to kidd today or in the next couple of days and she is not fat, but is for sure carrying three or more. Her milk has come in , ligaments gone and everything points to delivery today. I need to know if she can handle taking care of them if she happens to have them when I am not there. Will she be able to clean them all off and chew their cords in time and if that is not likely then what all do I need to help and do I need to stay very close. The last doe that had four, they were born early and all still born. Tina M Aden Aden Farms website: http://www.goats.tinaadenseskies101.com/ Nigerian Dwarf Registered & Non Registered Perryville Missouri |
