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The boys... TEDDY TATER BEAR BORIS (*he is one of the two males we are keeping--haven't decided on the other yet*)

We are having a nice blizzard today so we are all hunkered down at home. We decided it was time for nicknames today and after some help, came up with some that seemed to fit. The girls.... MOXY WINNIE AMMY (a shorter variation of a neighbor's suggestion of Amidy meaning "my friend")

Should also note that if you do have mineral oil, you need to mix about 4 or 5ml with a bit of milk or even a splash of molasses to flavor it so he will swallow---dose it at the back of his mouth.

Do you have any mineral oil? That would be better. Olive oil might help if you don't, or do you have any karo syrup? Molasses? Don't overdo it though.

Most likely. I have never seen more than one but it can happen.

Sorry to hear that. It may look red but the fluid inside is likely yellowish and just looks pink due to the membrane. It will pass with the placenta. Leave it be for now as the weight of it can help pass the placenta. Afterwards, if you can milk out and freeze her colostrum, it may come in...

We use shavings, sometimes straw (which is seriously as pricey as hay around here so I don't have it on hand often). Oh and in case anyone (meaning me) thought, hey all of this shredded up newspaper shouldn't go to waste, DON'T. What a mess and our doe Ruthie is walking around with week old...

Sometimes after a single birth and before the placenta, a fluid sac may be present. She could be done or may just be in between kids. So sorry about the first one. :hugs

Thank you so much for sharing this. I am so sorry but appreciate learning something new.

I second that. The splints are not helping him and there is something not right that I don't think it going to get better on it's own. It could be deficiency, could be injury, could be birth issues/neurological, but it is hard to guess. A vet call is a good idea.

Video does look like something is off but hands on tells so much more so hard to say. How is the split working for him?

Prepare a place for them that is quiet and away from other animals (first, for quarantine practice but second, it will reduce stress). Have it ready for them before they get there so they can go right in and then give them a few days of limited contact with you to just let them settle in...

Yup. My biggest worry with her was that she might get some kind of infection or something, getting all dirty back there but she had no problems. She kids very easily too so I guess it works for her.

Forgive this description---but I have a doe Lily who for about 3 or 4 weeks before kidding looks like they could walk out of her at any moment. I mean, it is almost embarrassing to look at--I should get her some undies really. My others are fairly regular looking, maybe a bit puffy but not...

We planning on keeping two. I am no pro at picking temperament but there are two at the moment who are especially laid back and calm. That could change I suppose. And maybe a more active one would be great too but I love the mellow, laid back boys best.

That really bites Babs. Keep us posted and let us know how treatment is going. You are always on top of things and detailed so I am sure she is going to be better in no time.

Careful on the alfalfa. You might do some calculating to make sure his calcium and phosphorus intake are balanced to prevent urinary blockages and have on hand ammonium chloride in case (I get ours for super cheap at the local farm shop--not tsc).

You did very well with this and there is always a learning curve. Our first kidding went great. A week later, I was a sobbing puddle after a too big buckling died before I could get him out of our second pregnant doe. It happens and you learn and even then, just when you think you got it...