First...calm down!
You sound like you have a smart head on your shoulders so give yourself some credit.
Next - look over this site. www.fiascofarm.com There's a lot of useful information about kidding on there. It's a little dated and the owner no longer raises goats, but most, if not all, the information is still correct.
As for the coughing, it could be anything from nothing to pnuemonia to lung worm. Take her temperature. If it's elevated, take her to the vet for a check up. If she doesn't have one, take a look at here eye lids and compare them to the FAMACHA chart. Google FAMACHA if you're not sure what I'm talking about. If she's still fine, how's the weather there? Swampy? Dry? Is her cough only after she eats?
Now...why do you want scissors???? For the umbilical cords? You can usually just shred them with your fingernails or simply tying them with the dental floss will be sufficient. Don't waste any more $$.
ETA - has she had her CD&T vaccination yet? If not and you think she's within 4 weeks of kidding I'd give her a booster now.
Next - look over this site. www.fiascofarm.com There's a lot of useful information about kidding on there. It's a little dated and the owner no longer raises goats, but most, if not all, the information is still correct.
As for the coughing, it could be anything from nothing to pnuemonia to lung worm. Take her temperature. If it's elevated, take her to the vet for a check up. If she doesn't have one, take a look at here eye lids and compare them to the FAMACHA chart. Google FAMACHA if you're not sure what I'm talking about. If she's still fine, how's the weather there? Swampy? Dry? Is her cough only after she eats?
Now...why do you want scissors???? For the umbilical cords? You can usually just shred them with your fingernails or simply tying them with the dental floss will be sufficient. Don't waste any more $$.
ETA - has she had her CD&T vaccination yet? If not and you think she's within 4 weeks of kidding I'd give her a booster now.
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