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[damummis]

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[damummis]

This evening I went out to feed the girls. After a few mouthfuls of grain Ol'Thelma started foaming at the mouth and throwing her head about wildly. I didn't know what was going on. Out of instinct I opened her mouth to clear anything out of it. That didn't help. It seemed everything I tried failed. Now I am starting to panic. I open her mouth again and reach in further. This time she throws up. I notice she is breathing. I take a breath. She is still foaming some at this point but not frantic. I cleared her mouth again and she throws up again, this time more than last. That did the trick. She shakes her head and walks away. After I washed up I went and checked on her. She was chewing her cut and looking at me like "Yes, can I help you."

Man she is going to give me more grey hair than my kids.

Is there anything I should do prophylactically after a choking incident?

 

[Lizzie098]

Wow, I don't know of anything to do but thank God she is ok!

 

[doxiemoxie]

YIKES! Usually choking victims should be monitored after the incident for any swelling that could interfere with their breathing. I suspect if she's fine after an hour (I'm kind of guessing) there won't be problems.

I'm so glad it happened while you were still there!

Have you supplemented her with calcium yet? If so are you noticing a difference in her energy? And can you palpate any babies at this point?

 

[damummis]

YIKES! Usually choking victims should be monitored after the incident for any swelling that could interfere with their breathing. I suspect if she's fine after an hour (I'm kind of guessing) there won't be problems.

I'm so glad it happened while you were still there!

Have you supplemented her with calcium yet? If so are you noticing a difference in her energy? And can you palpate any babies at this point?

Ol'Thelma is fine this morning.

I haven't gave her calcium yet. It is hard to get away to get it at the moment. Her energy seems fine now that it is 56* and raining. I think the heat was getting to her.

I do feel the babies move. They are bigger so they don't move as much but I can feel movement. How else can I palpate them?

 

[elevan]

I think your ewe stole the Doe Code from the goats

 

[damummis]

I think your ewe stole the Doe Code from the goats

What do you mean?? What is the Doe Code?

 

[boykin2010]

Did you change the type or amount of feed you gave her? The same exact thing happened to one of my ewes last month when i switched their food to pellets and she
1. either choked on too many pellets OR
2. Choked on some of the dust made from broken pellets

I caught her and made her drink water. She threw up about 3 times but got better. She also would throw her head up and down and sticky substance would come out. After she drank some she became normal again. I am convinced it was because i changed her food. She didnt know the proper way to eat. The previous food i used was very small pieces of grain corn oats etc.

To watch out for swelling i massaged her throat area a couple of times an hour or so after the choking incident. She acted fine though.

Just thought it would make you feel better that the exact same thing happened to me and my ewe turned out fine. Mine may have been a little bit worse than yours because my ewe actually was choking so bad she couldnt breathe and collapsed for a little while.

The next time you feed her make sure she eats her food slowly and doesnt eat so fast she " inhales it "

Glad she is ok!

 

[elevan]

I think your ewe stole the Doe Code from the goats

What do you mean?? What is the Doe Code?

As quoted from a post by Roll Farms:

Does secret Code of Honor - As printed in the Spring 2009 issue of the MEMO
The doe's secret code of honor is as old as goats themselves and is ultimatly the species best kept secret. No doe shall kid before its time. (Its time being determined by the following factors)

1- No kid shall be born until total chaos has been reached by all involved. Your owner's house must be a wreck, their family hungry and desperate for clean clothes, and their social life nonexistent.

2- "Midwives" must reach the babbling fool status before you kid out. Bloodshoot eyes, tangled hair and the inability to form a sentence mean the time is getting close.

3- for every bell, beeper, camera or wistle they attach to you, kidding must be delayed by at least one day for each item. If they use an audio monitor, one good yell per hour will keep things interesting.

4- If you hear the words "she's nowhere near ready. She'll be fine while we are away for the weekend," Wait until they load the car, and then begin pushing!

5- Owner stress must be at an all time high! If you are in the care of someone else, ten to fifteen phone calls a day is a sign that you are getting close.

6- When you hear the words "I can't take it anymore!" Wait at least three more days.

7- You must keep this waiting game interesting. False alarms are mandatory! Little teasers such as looking at your stomach, pushing your food around in the bucket and then walking away from it, and nesting, are always good for a rise.

8- The honor of all goats is now in your hands. Use this time to avenge all of your barn mates. Think about your friend who had to wear that silly costume in front of those people. Hang on to that baby for another day. OH, they made him do tricks to! Three more days seems fair.

9- If you have fulfilled all of the above and are still not sure when to have the kids, listen to the weather forcast on the radio that has been so generously provided by those who wait. Severe storm warning is what you're waiting for. In the heart of the storm jump into action! The power could go out and you could have the last laugh. You have a good chance of those who wait missing the whole thing while searching for a flashlight that works!

10- Make the most of your interrupted nights. Beg for food each time someone comes into the barn to check on you. Your barn mates will love you as the extra goodies fall their way too. Remember, this code of honor was designed to remind man of how truly special goats are. Do your best to reward those who wait with a beautiful doeling to carry on the Doe Code of Honor for the next generation of those who wait!

 

[damummis]

I think your ewe stole the Doe Code from the goats

What do you mean?? What is the Doe Code?

As quoted from a post by Roll Farms:

Does secret Code of Honor - As printed in the Spring 2009 issue of the MEMO
The doe's secret code of honor is as old as goats themselves and is ultimatly the species best kept secret. No doe shall kid before its time. (Its time being determined by the following factors)

1- No kid shall be born until total chaos has been reached by all involved. Your owner's house must be a wreck, their family hungry and desperate for clean clothes, and their social life nonexistent.

2- "Midwives" must reach the babbling fool status before you kid out. Bloodshoot eyes, tangled hair and the inability to form a sentence mean the time is getting close.

3- for every bell, beeper, camera or wistle they attach to you, kidding must be delayed by at least one day for each item. If they use an audio monitor, one good yell per hour will keep things interesting.

4- If you hear the words "she's nowhere near ready. She'll be fine while we are away for the weekend," Wait until they load the car, and then begin pushing!

5- Owner stress must be at an all time high! If you are in the care of someone else, ten to fifteen phone calls a day is a sign that you are getting close.

6- When you hear the words "I can't take it anymore!" Wait at least three more days.

7- You must keep this waiting game interesting. False alarms are mandatory! Little teasers such as looking at your stomach, pushing your food around in the bucket and then walking away from it, and nesting, are always good for a rise.

8- The honor of all goats is now in your hands. Use this time to avenge all of your barn mates. Think about your friend who had to wear that silly costume in front of those people. Hang on to that baby for another day. OH, they made him do tricks to! Three more days seems fair.

9- If you have fulfilled all of the above and are still not sure when to have the kids, listen to the weather forcast on the radio that has been so generously provided by those who wait. Severe storm warning is what you're waiting for. In the heart of the storm jump into action! The power could go out and you could have the last laugh. You have a good chance of those who wait missing the whole thing while searching for a flashlight that works!

10- Make the most of your interrupted nights. Beg for food each time someone comes into the barn to check on you. Your barn mates will love you as the extra goodies fall their way too. Remember, this code of honor was designed to remind man of how truly special goats are. Do your best to reward those who wait with a beautiful doeling to carry on the Doe Code of Honor for the next generation of those who wait!

AMEN SISTER!!!!