GRAPHIC! I'm a goat grandma! PIC HEAVY

[lilshadow]

Alice gave birth tonight at 8:30, I went out to check on my Alice, and there they were 3 beautiful kids. Two boys black and white, and one girl solid white. The little girl is the runt of the kids, and she isn't doing to well. I can't get her to drink and she is week. I have a heat lamp in the birth stall with them. I am worried sick. Will mom keep them warm. My stomach is in knots right now, and I want to spend the night in the barn. I have to work in the morning. If I didn't have to work I would be spending the night with them in the stall. I have no one to stay with the little one so that it can get fed every 4 hours. I put it in the hands of God, and on momma Alice.

Pray that this little one makes it through the night. They are so cute. Now I need names for them. Any idea's

 

[whitecra]

They are so cute. I will be praying for the little one. Let us know tomorrow how she is doing.
Chris

 

[citalk2much]

My they are sweet
I will pray for there health

 

[bheila]

Is there a way for you to get some colostrum into the white one.

 

[Lanissa86]

I really Hope the little girl makes it! They are all so precious!!!

 

[Skyesrocket]

They really are pretty! I would worry more about the doeling's body temp getting regulated than feeding right now.
Put your finger inside of her mouth and if it feels cold she will need to be brought inside and put on a heating pad until she can maintain her body heat. You can milk momma and feed her with a bottle once she is warmed up. Or carry her back outside to eat from mom...but keep her warm.
I hope they all do well for you.

 

[#1California Chick]

Good Luck to you and your three cuties!!!

 

[SheriM]

I'm a working goat mom too, and when I have a kid that I can't monitor as often as I'd like, I tube feed her with the dam's colostrum. With kids that size, I'd go with 2 - 3 oz. Then I'm certain she's got the warmth and nutrition she needs to get her motor going.

 

[ksacres]

You need to milk out mom a little and get it into that baby. The little girl needs colostrum ASAP.

 

[Chirpy]

I just saw this thread... how are the babies doing, especially that little girl?

I've been right where you are... it's awful to be so worried about the little darlings.