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     tomtalb (Unregistered Guest) Unregistered guest Posted From: 4.137.2.80 Rating: N/A |
I thank you very much, and I will watch her through the night. | ||
| Maggie Leman Moderator Username: maggieleman Post Number: 447 Registered: 07-2005 Posted From: 71.111.216.141  Rating: N/A |
Not necessarily. We had several late night and very early morning kiddings just a few weeks ago in the coldest weather we have had all winter...If she continues tomorrow not eating or drinking give her some CMPK and Magic (1 part molasses, 1 part vegetable oil and 2 parts Karo Syrup mixed with a bit of warm water to thin it some) just in case she is starting with a touch of hypocalcemia (pregnancy toxemia). The treatment won't hurt if she doesn't have a problem, but early treatment will definitely help if she does. Maggie Leman Goat 911 Capri Medic | ||
| tomtalb (Unregistered Guest) Unregistered guest Posted From: 4.137.2.80 Rating: N/A |
Thanks, I will keep an eye on her. I read one account that said that they usually kid in the winter in the warmest part of the day, and in the summer at the coolest time of the night. Is this true too?Can you tell that Im an worried first time grndparent? | ||
| Maggie Leman Moderator Username: maggieleman Post Number: 446 Registered: 07-2005 Posted From: 71.111.216.141 Rating: N/A |
Keep watch on her tonight, I bet you have kids before this time tomorrow. Once her water breaks and she starts having clear yellow mucus the kids are on the way, at that time it should be no more than an hour or so before she kids. Once she starts actually pushing she should prodce a baby within 15 to 20 minutes. Maggie Leman Goat 911 Capri Medic | ||
| tomtalb (Unregistered Guest) Unregistered guest Posted From: 4.137.2.80 Rating: N/A |
I am hoping that this is all that is wrong. I cant find anything else that appears significant, except the other goats appear concerned, and are granting her her isolation without giving her any problems, almost as if they know. | ||
| Barbara Howard Advanced Member Username: bhoward Post Number: 28 Registered: 08-2005 Posted From: 208.135.164.32 Rating: N/A |
Hi, She is uncomefurtable she is so heavy with babies . It sounds like it won't be long before she kids. Barbara Howard jamesa@mrtc.com 606-522-3388 KY | ||
| tom talb (Unregistered Guest) Unregistered guest Posted From: 4.137.2.80 Rating: N/A |
I have a 4 yr old doe who is new to my herd, and is approaching delivery. Her milk bags are almost full, and is very large with her abdomen. This morning I went out and she was very withdrawn, staying away from the other goats, wouldnt come out of her stable and refusing food or water. I thought that maybe she was about to delivery, but that was 10 hours ago. No discarge noted, however, her tail bone is unlocated, and her vulva is swollen. Is this all normal, or should I seek proffesional help? She is not staggering, but is getting up and down, and cant seem to get comfortable. I did not notice ant visible contractions, but the kid inside is really moving a lot. What should I expect? |