Pregnant goat???

[Stacykins]

The larger side is her rumen (her stomach). When the udder begins to fill up fast that means she will be due soon. You'll know that she will be going into labor soon when you see that she has mucus on her vulva it will get stuck on it sometimes. She will begin to walk around, stay away from the other animals and constantly get up and lay down. Watch to make sure none of the babies are coming out backwards sometimes that can cause the birthing to take longer. Make sure to clean there nose immediately. Also have molasses mixed with warm water. That will give her energy.

*Goat breeder of Boer & Nigerian Dwarfs

Warm molasses water is pretty much ambrosia to a goat who has given birth. They hone in on it and drink as much as they please!



I think clicking on this might make it appear bigger. A handy image to have! I've had to deal with head bent back a few days ago. Don't be shy when you wash up, glove up, and lube up to go in to check a doe. Obviously avoid it if you can, but it can tell you a lot about what is going on if your gut instinct isn't feeling right. The rule of thumb is if a doe has been in hard labor for 30 minutes and nothing has happened, it is time to go in and see what is wrong. It will stimulate her to push, being in there, and that can sometimes do the trick for slightly difficult kid (like a buckling with big shoulders). At least goats aren't like cattle, where a contraction can trap and bruise your whole arm!

I always find this a nice guide to goat birthing, as well. Every doe is different. Some give all the signs of labor, others will spit out kids with zero signs of labor. I had an Angora doe who I never knew was in labor until kids were on the ground. One time, I spent an hour with her, knowing something was maybe a bit off, but she gave no indications, ate hay and went about her normal goat activities. I left her be, and turned on GNN (goat news network, a camera setup) and ten minutes later, a kid was on the ground!

 

[Julianna123]

Thanks so much unfortunately I don't have molasses but will honey with water work?
Thank you for the diagram I'll go ahead and print it out for when stage 2 labor begins
Oh also last night I think she was having soft contractions and like I said before she was hollowed out and stretching. And occasionally she would lick her stomach and nose it. This morning she was acting normal and eating hay. Oh and also pawing and making a "nest". Her ligaments are still there but they feel thin and small compared to my other goats ligaments who I felt in order to compare. When would you guys think she would kid, comparing to your experiences?

 

[LDR2]

Yes. Molasses acts as a energy booster/electrolyte. Even Gatorade. It really depends on the goat. The last doe that kidded was unexpected I walked into her cage for feed time and saw a head sticking out of her rear end. That gave me a shock. Ever kidding is unique.

 

[Julianna123]

Thank you! I can't wait for my doe to kid
How long did it take after your does hollowed out until she gave birth? THe breeder I bought her from didn't know when she was bred only that soon. Her flanks sunk, so what day does that usually happen for on pregnant goats?

 

[LDR2]

One of my Nigerians showed signs at around 5 o'clock in the afternoon. The first baby came out at 11:50pm. She had triplets the last one came out at 2 am.

If her tummy looks sunkin then the babies are probably getting into position.

Usually first freshners (first time mommies) have one but mine had triplets. You'll know when she's done when she passes the amniotic sac.


Remember to use string or dental floss to tie the umbilical cord. You don't want bacteria to make its way up there. If you have Triodine then dip the umbilical cord in it after its tied.

 

[Julianna123]

I have dental floss, and I'll make sure to tie the cord. I have beta dine instead of Triodine though is this okay? She's not a first time freshner but I just got her, so we're going to be beach in a few minutes and she been showing signs for about 2-3 days so I hope she doesn't decide to follow through on The Does Code of Honor while we're away! She didn't let me feel her ligaments but I think they're still there.
Oh one other thing. I bought deworming pellets for goats by Manna Pro, and it says to feed 1lb of food per 100lb of goat. I can't weigh her because she's pregnant and won't stay still on my tiny scale, so how much should I feed her?

 

[orumpoultry]

I have dental floss, and I'll make sure to tie the cord. I have beta dine instead of Triodine though is this okay? She's not a first time freshner but I just got her, so we're going to be beach in a few minutes and she been showing signs for about 2-3 days so I hope she doesn't decide to follow through on The Does Code of Honor while we're away! She didn't let me feel her ligaments but I think they're still there.
Oh one other thing. I bought deworming pellets for goats by Manna Pro, and it says to feed 1lb of food per 100lb of goat. I can't weigh her because she's pregnant and won't stay still on my tiny scale, so how much should I feed her?

I'm not sure that manna pro wormer is pregnancy safe. I know safeguard is.

 

[svfarm]

You don't always have to tie the cord. I never did. Normally an experienced doe will chew the cord if it is too long. And with her being this far along, I personally would wait to deworm her. Also, does she have narrow hips or wide hips? If she has narrow hips and she has looked ready for days, you may need to reach in and turn the first baby. I had a doe with narrow hips who would have triplets every time and the first one always had to be adjusted.

(Ten years of raising and breeding grand champion nubians)

 

[Julianna123]

I'm not sure that manna pro wormer is pregnancy safe. I know safeguard is.

Yes it is safe, it says so on the package

And svfarm thank you for letting me know! She's had babies before so I don't think her hips will be a problem but I'll check again

 

[Julianna123]

Here are some pictures I hope you guys can try and give me an estimate of how long until she's due through these pics