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Comment on Goat Birthing Signs by Christine

Christine — Sat, 25 Feb 2012 12:25:00 +0000

Tamara, all I can say is to let nature take it’s course. If she’s pregnant, there’s a 99% chance everything will go well!

Comment on Goat Birthing Signs by Christine

Christine — Sat, 25 Feb 2012 12:23:50 +0000

Gilda, hopefully all is well by now... in any case, please take a look at this excellent website for future use... you'll learn how to help your does kids & to understand if what is going on is normal or not. Very few vets can help you unless their specialty is caprine medicine. Good luck!

Comment on Goat Birthing Signs by Gilda

Gilda — Sat, 25 Feb 2012 01:14:21 +0000

First time boer had buckling around 10 a.m. today and baby is fine but mother is still “talking” and straining like she has another one. It has been about 8 hrs and one side of her is still very big. She is up, eating and nursing the buckling but I am afraid something is wrong. She passed the afterbirth with no problem, any ideas as to what is going on. Pretty new to goat birthing so need help. Could there be another kid and she just cant have it. Vet was no help when I called, said just bring her in.

Comment on Goat Birthing Signs by Tamara

Tamara — Fri, 24 Feb 2012 20:43:54 +0000

my female goat is pregnant i assume…..as she is incredibly huge and her milk just came in….about 3 weeks ago we thought she was going to give birth any time….when she lays down or sits down her =vagina= stretches out and hangs out. is this normal? do you think she will have babies soon should i be worried?

Comment on Goat Birthing Signs by Tamara

Tamara — Fri, 24 Feb 2012 20:34:40 +0000

I have a 2 years old boer female. I believe she is pregnant. She has her milk in her bag gets bigger every day it seems. She is HUGE!!!!!! I keep thinking she is going to give birth…… but 3 weeks have gone by and she hasnt. When she lays down her =vagina= stretches out and sticks out….is this normal? Should I be worried…

Comment on Goat Birthing Signs by Christine

Christine — Fri, 24 Feb 2012 12:49:08 +0000

Hello Crystil, I get asked this all the time & sadly I really can’t answer… all goats are different, but know that each goat will be the same at each kidding… so next year remember how it went with these girls & expect the same then. As far a going into labor, you can see a normal acting goat at 9 am, eating and drinking and return at 10 to find her with her kid. Other goats can paw, scratch, arch their backs, look uncomfortable for hours… you never know. It’s also important to know if they’re really pregnant. Pygmy goats are well rounded to begin with… look for movement on her right side to lower belly in the last couple of weeks. Good luck!

Comment on Goat Birthing Signs by Crystil

Crystil — Fri, 24 Feb 2012 02:24:23 +0000

Hi. I am new to raising Pygmy goats. I recently purchased 2 does. Both are almost 2 years old. When I bought them they had been running with a Pygmy buck. I am not sure for how long. I believe one of the does it pregnant and may be getting close to going into labor. Her vulva has been enlarged for the last couple of weeks. She is starting to produce some milk. I noticed today she has been breathing harder but haven’t seen any mucus plug at this time. How long do u think it might be before she actually goes into labor.

Comment on Goat Birthing Signs by Christine

Christine — Mon, 13 Feb 2012 13:43:20 +0000

Hi Cindy! Good to hear of someone taking the best care of their goats! Baby seems to be showing “first time mama” symptoms. She’s not quite sure what’s going on & I think the fainters are always strange when it comes to kidding. Maybe it’s because of their myotonia.. my advice is always the same… remove her from the herd (within 2 weeks of her kidding date), make sure she has shelter, good hay & water & keep an eye on her. Until she starts pushing, there’s really nothing to worry about. A kid is usually born within 30 minutes of pushing… if she pushes beyond that, then you should intervene. Make your way over to this site.. http://fiascofarm.com/goats/how_to_deliver_a_kid.html grab a cup of coffee & get all the info you can. Good luck & have fun!

Comment on Goat Birthing Signs by Cindy Senn

Cindy Senn — Mon, 13 Feb 2012 01:30:50 +0000

I am a new time goat owner and use your link and answers all the time to be sure I am giving my little ones all they could want and be the best I could be. Had the vet in when I knew they were pregnant. Had all there shots. Got the good health sign and looked forward to the day we all had new babies running and jumping around. My little fainting goat (Baby) lost her plug and has had mucus come out all weekend. I really though labor was on its way but she just doesn’t seem to go in heavy labor. The licking, stretching her little legs like she is uncomfy and mucus I thought it was right around the corner. She has been laying by herself. Her bag is full but not strutted. Am I just a worried first timer or are we doing okay? Could it take a first timer to get rolling so to speak a little longer for the labor to start?

Comment on Goat Birthing Signs by Christine

Christine — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 01:10:10 +0000

Shay, she's a little young but not anything to worry about. What's important is the size between her & the buck. If they are about the same size, everything should be fine. About a week before she is due, make sure to isolate her away from the other goats especially the buck! You'll find all the info you need on my website & on my facebook Good luck & remember, if she's not in distress, nothing is wrong.