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I have an experienced goat friend who says there’s no such thing as a free goat. Words of wisdom.

This was all. She was rescued, so we don’t know a lot about her history. I ‘ve been reading like mad the last few days to prepare for future kidding.

Every situation is an opportunity to learn & do better next time. Thank you all for your guidance.

Definitely feel 1 more kid. Is the order of events placenta, then the next kid? Usually how long?

It feels like there’s something moving inside, but hard to tell.

Well, bad news. Just came out & the kid was front feet out, no head. My neighbor helped get the kid out, but it died within a minute. Rubbed with a towel, but it didn’t make it. So sad. Question now: would the placenta hang out if there were more kids in there? She’s up & eating without a care...

Many thanks!

Thank you so much for the support. I got concerned when things didn’t move along, but I’m feeling now this is just “getting ready” for the big event.

Your post makes a lot of sense about the prolapse prepping the kids. 1) not sure when she was bred 2) boer to boer. This is her second kidding. No problems the first time. 3) About 4? She’s a rescue. 4) Will try for pictures in the day time. 5) Penicillin. My neighbor thought a preventative...

My neighbor gave her a shot of antibiotic as a preventative. Amniotic sac not broken. Last night felt movement in her belly. Anxious to get home today & check her. I’m just concerned about bloody discharge & protruding for so long.

I searched the forums, but can't find an answer. I'm SO new to goats and I'm not sure if this is a concern. I have a goat who started with a bloody discharge and protruding vagina 5 days ago. Have witnessed some contractions and straining. Goat is eating, drinking, relieving herself. Does not...

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Thank you for the feedback. I’m in Orrgon & they had roughage all summer & fall. They’ve been offered hay since summer, but refuse it. I’ll cut back on the Goat Chow to try & force the hay. Just didn’t want them to get thin, especially in winter.

My first winter with goats. I have 3 NDs about 7 months old. Two does, 1 wether. Forage is gone & the only thing they will eat is Goat Chow. Beautiful, fluffy winter coats, so they’re very healthy. They have mineral & baking soda available 24/7, but they refuse to eat hay or alfalfa. Suggestions?