Those that know us well also know we keep livestock too. I share experiences good, or bad to maybe help someone else have a better outcome. Today was a first, worst case I'll never forget with my goats. I flat love goat milk and its all my dad can drink without issues.
Had a horrible experience with our oldest Nubian goat, Eve. I have avoided keeping the Nubian breed for years, every time I've kept them there's been issues. I took in a small herd of 3 due to a friend's life events. This time is no different. Eve was almost 7, went into labor early this afternoon. Things were clearly not going right at all so I called my vet immediately. He was on a call all the way up by Ft Wayne on another emergency. Called both my backup vets both also unavailable.
Eve died during labor. When I knew she had passed, I chose to open her up to see if the babies might still be alive, possibly save them.. Nope, 1 massive perfect buckling the size of a 3 week old kid! The baby was so large she couldn't birth him. I won't go into more detail there is no question after examining the baby. Those considering goats, message me (PM) For more detail.
Nothing short of a C section might have saved Eve but without those skills myself, Eve's end result would have been the same If I had attempted something that drastic. I'm not a vet, I understand goat anatomy but surgery in an open field.. Sometimes even your best possible backup plans fail and its a hard fact keeping any animals. Bless your heart Eve you were a really adorable loving lady and will be missed.
Losing chickens are hard enough for me to bear. I know it's all part of the good/bad of keeping animals, but for right now, you're hurting. Again I'm sorry you're mourning your sweet goat and hope you find comfort knowing you did all you could to give her a caring home.
