Are My Goats Pregnant?

[theoklahomacountryboy]

Okay, I agree with the above.
They are DEFINITELY pregnant, and look to be about 4 months.
Separate them ASAP. You must.

Keep giving alfalfa hay, but try to switch to a feed specifically for gestating goats. And provide loose minerals.

I would expect kids within the next month.

What kind of feed would you recommend? And what is the best and cheapest way to seperate them? I was thinking put them in my barn but they wouldnt get much sunlight

 

[theoklahomacountryboy]

Gonna have to separate them, somehow. Alfalfa is good, and about how much sweet feed are they Getting? Too much isn't really that good, at least not until they are nursing and need the extra calories.

And again, minerals. It really is important (especially selenium) if you want healthy mama's and babies.

They are only getting 3-4 handfuls every other day

 

[oldhenlikesdogs]

Male goats can develop stones eating a rich diet like you are feeding. I personally never separated out my buck, but I only had one intact male at a time. If your goats have been together than they will be pregnant. Generally breeding season starts about August and goes to December.

You don't want to be over feeding the does either. I never gave a ration to my pregnant pygmy does. A fat doe will have troubles delivering.

 

[theoklahomacountryboy]

Also their tail ligaments are a bit different the one with the chicken on its back is looser then the white one. How many flakes of hay would y'all recommend? I give them a quarter of a bale a day about 3 falkes in the morning then 3 at night. Thank you all for the input.

 

[ShannonR]

What kind of feed would you recommend? And what is the best and cheapest way to seperate them? I was thinking put them in my barn but they wouldnt get much sunlight

The barn is fine for the bucks temporarily, maybe you could take them for walks or something if you are feeling guilty about it. Just be aware they will wreck fencing with their horns trying to get back in with the does....so that makes the barn an even better idea IMO.

Goats really don't need grain, mine only get it when I am milking them. Alfalfa-grass mix hay is my favorite. But, there is less waste when feeding straight alfalfa (expensive stuff, though!).

 

[Cyprus]

Also their tail ligaments are a bit different the one with the chicken on its back is looser then the white one

The one with the chicken on her back is close to kidding, then. Within two weeks, I'd say.

 

[Cyprus]

The barn is fine for the bucks temporarily, maybe you could take them for walks or something if you are feeling guilty about it. Just be aware they will wreck fencing with their horns trying to get back in with the does....so that makes the barn an even better idea IMO.

Goats really don't need grain, mine only get it when I am milking them. Alfalfa-grass mix hay is my favorite. But, there is less waste when feeding straight alfalfa (expensive stuff, though!).

Agree 100%
@theoklahomacountryboy Put the bucks in the barn. The does don't really NEED to be on grain at this point, but minerals are a must.

 

[theoklahomacountryboy]

Okay. I'll work on making temporary stalls in there and I'll stake them in the grass during the day.

 

[theoklahomacountryboy]

Where would I find selenium? And how much grain should I be feeding the bucks

 

[oldhenlikesdogs]

Where would I find selenium? And how much grain should I be feeding the bucks

I wouldn't feed any grain to your bucks. They don't need it and it will cause problems. Hay, grass, and browse. Also a loose goat mineral, and free choice baking soda.