maritown
Overrun with beasties
Okay, I bought two does in mid/late January, the 17th if I remember correctly. According to seller they are both 2 yrs old and both successfully kid once previously. He had them with an 8mo buck, so there is a chance they are pregnant.
Now, my question is this: at least 2 weeks ago one of the does became noticeably lax in her vulva and has stayed that way since. Sometimes it just looks "loose" but often it is completely open! She is larger than my other doe and I think her right side hangs lower. She has been gooping on and off since her vulva loosened and the goop is almost bloody in color, there is often dark red/brown goop dried on her tail. Her vulva looks a little bloody sometimes but she isn't actively bleeding. She has not bagged up though I think her udder has grown a bit, that's probably wishful thinking.
Anyway, my concern is just that her vulva has been slack for so long now and her goop looks so orange. This isn't my first kidding at all but I've always had girls slacken and goop within days of kidding, and it's already been weeks
Her ligaments are much looser than my other does and has been for weeks. There is no odor. Should I be concerned? Is there a chance she's not pregnant and has an infection? I wish I had an estimate of when she would be due but don't. How long should I wait before growing concerned?
She is acting normal and happy but, again, has also been holding her tail at a weird angle for weeks.
Now, my question is this: at least 2 weeks ago one of the does became noticeably lax in her vulva and has stayed that way since. Sometimes it just looks "loose" but often it is completely open! She is larger than my other doe and I think her right side hangs lower. She has been gooping on and off since her vulva loosened and the goop is almost bloody in color, there is often dark red/brown goop dried on her tail. Her vulva looks a little bloody sometimes but she isn't actively bleeding. She has not bagged up though I think her udder has grown a bit, that's probably wishful thinking.
Anyway, my concern is just that her vulva has been slack for so long now and her goop looks so orange. This isn't my first kidding at all but I've always had girls slacken and goop within days of kidding, and it's already been weeks
Her ligaments are much looser than my other does and has been for weeks. There is no odor. Should I be concerned? Is there a chance she's not pregnant and has an infection? I wish I had an estimate of when she would be due but don't. How long should I wait before growing concerned?
She is acting normal and happy but, again, has also been holding her tail at a weird angle for weeks.