Is my doe in labor?

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thinkyesi

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My doe is due this friday. February the 8th. Today she is at day 142. She is a nigerian dwarf. Since yesterday evening shes been panting and breathing harder. And her vulva looked bigger.
This is my first time with a goat ready to kid soon. I wanted to know what are some signs that shes in labor.

Usually shes up and walking around but yesterday morning when i called her over to eat she always runs to me but this time she was in her pen in the corner just laying there. She didnt look uncomfortably, but like she was just relaxing. Then later that day around she started breathing harded and i could see the babies moving. She wanted me to be near here. So all night and this morning every 1-2 hours ill check to see how shes doing. Her breathing has gotten heavier along with what sound like small pushing when she breathes out. Her bag has been filling up and when she lays down her vulva looks more open. I havent really seen any discharge. Just a little bit of a wettish look.
Ill post some pictures of her.
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Ive tried but i cant figure it out. Its my first time and when i first got her breed i tried feeling the ligaments byt just couldnt get it down to feel them right.

Thanks, shes such a sweet girl!
It can be tricky till you get the hang of it. They feel like skinny pencils till she's in labour or close to it. You'll be able to place your hand between her spine and hip and your hand should kinda sink down in the gap. Hope Im not confusing you..:oops:
Check out the link. That site had lots of pics and videos that I found helpfull when I first started with goats.
 
Right now i noticed she has a creamy white discharge. She is on day 144. Is this normal or a sign of something?View attachment 1666655
She may be loosing her mucous plug. Some losse it at the begining of labour, some not till further along in labor. Both are normal.
She could still go a few days. Have you tried your hand at checking ligaments again?
 

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