Baymule's Lambs, 2nd Lambing

[Baymule]

Thanks SBC. I'm just numb. Don't know whether to cry or kick myself. Gheesh.

 

[Mike CHS]

I'm so sorry this happened and I know you are feeling miserable.

 

[luvmypets]

I'm so sorry
I hope they make it

 

[Southern by choice]

We would have lost quite a few had it not been for the dogs or divine intervention.
There have been times where I was just prompted to "go check such and such" and sure enough it was just in the nick of time. 2 fires were caught that way and multiple goat crisis.

We have heard some crazy things over the years of how lambs and kids get themselves into all kinds of dutch. Babs and someone else we know even had a doe deliver in a water bucket. Babs dog saved her baby goat. The other lady not so.

How is their temp?

 

[Ferguson K]

Good luck, praying for speedy recovery for these lambs. I just know that you're going to beat yourself up, but you can't .

 

[Baymule]

Vet checked temp, OK, checked eyes and color of gums, OK. My thermometer is dead. Why did I get a battery operated one?

 

[Goat Whisperer]

Oh I'm so sorry Bay!

I don't know if anyone has told you this or not, but when a goat kid is chilled, you DO NOT feed until it is warmed up, as they can't digest the milk. Depending on how serious it is, a hot water bath (might take over and hour) is best. Placing them on a heating pad helps. If you have any "hot hand" hand warmers, one placed in the crotch area (best place to warm a goat) can help get them up to temp.
Of course wrap any heating pads or warmers in a cloth or towel so they don't get burned.

Do you have any Nurti drench? The molasses helps give a boost and can help them warm up. I imagine they have low blood sugar at this point. If you don't have the drench, some Karo syrup is good too.

I know these are sheep but I'd imagine it's pretty close to goats on this subject.
You might already know this, but it doesn't hurt to post anyway. Hoping they pull through Crap happens no matter how careful you are.

 

[frustratedearthmother]

Oh man.... X2 what GW said.

Really hope they pull through for you!

 

[TAH]

 

[CntryBoy777]

Well Bay....one thing I have learned from you in my time here...is that you never Quit at anything...and you Always give it your very Best...no matter the 'Hurdle or Challenge' so, since it ain't Over til it is Over...ya got a Chance!!....and I would venture to say they are In some very Capable 'Hands'...we all 'Learn and Grow' throughout the yrs we are Given....so, just do Your BEST....most here 'Know' that about ya....it isn't time for Sadness yet...