My "fat" goat **update page 2***. The kids are here!

[Snooglerat]

I had a young doe pregnant when I bought several, so it is possible. She was small and had a hard labor and the kid didn't make it. Just keep an eye on her b/c you may have to help her out!

 

[Stacykins]

I've heard of does getting bred at very young ages (often by accident, like an improperly castrated buck or a buck getting into a doe pen), like, four months young. Hopefully your girl has no complications. Do you have a livestock vet who can be available in case of emergency? Like, if she has one BIG buckling in there, those are notorious for causing a first time doe problems. Though she may have zero problems and have a smooth birth. Better to be safe than sorry!

 

[LR Gamefarm]

actually does can get bred at a age of just 3 monthesbut its better to keep does away from bucks until they are about a year old

 

[MiniatureCochin]

Get a kidding kit ready! Looks like she is due very soon---if she really is only 8-9months old, I'd recommend you get numbers of an experienced goat or sheep owner (or vet) who can help you out if she has a hard time kidding. 3months is way too young to be bred, and the chances of her having a bad kidding are much higher due to her young age.

 

[dutchhollow]

Are you positive on her age? I have never had a first timer with a bag that big before kidding? Most of mine get a small bag, then after kidding it blows up (used to run 40 boer does, but did have 2 saanens also). She looks older to me. And yes, definetly pregnant! lol.

 

[Glenmar]

Any updates??

 

[goosehead]

Looks like you need to get a kidding stall ready

 

[chosenprovidence]

We have kids! I am positive on her age. She had two doelings yesterday afternoon. No real signs of labor other than she was acting funny so I stayed near. The first one was smaller and easier to come out. I had to help with the second as she was bigger and presented upside down with only one foot forward. I twisted her around and helped get the other foot in position. She's being a good mom and mom and kids are doing well!!

 

[bock]

Glad to hear everything went smoothly. Mama and babies are gorgeous, and lucky you with 2 doelings!!!

 

[Duckchick2011]

That is WONDERFUL! Glad to hear she's being a good momma, those kids are Beautiful!