Clutsy pregnant doe

[rebecca100]

I have a nubian doe due anytime now to kid!!! Her ligs are loosening and her hoohoo is slackening and today she was noticably trimmer looking. But I also noticed that the last few days to a week she is as clutsy as I am(at least according to dh!). She is also having a hard time standing up once she is down. Now I know from 3x experience that happens during pregnancy, but I've never had it happen to a goat. She'll be walking along, trip over a log then roll across the ground. I'll run after her and help her up, but it is starting to concern me. Any ideas goat people? Should I be worried or not? Also what should I start the babies on to make sure they grow to their full potential when they are born?

 

[helmstead]

I would get some CMPK in her ASAP...

And yay for babies!

But do get some CMPK.

 

[rebecca100]

What is CMPK?

 

[Our7Wonders]

What is CMPK? I've seen it mentioned before but I don't know what it is. Do most feed stores carry it or should I get it ordered?

I want to be sure I have everything on hand that I need as they get closer over the next few weeks.


edited: ooops, sorry started my post before the previous one.

 

[elevan]

I just googled CMPK and found this:

http://goats.wetpaint.com/page/Hypocalcemia+-+CMPK+Kitchen+Recipe

 

[helmstead]

it's an injection or drench containing calcium, magnesium, phosphorus and potassium.

 

[helmstead]

BTW I HIGHLY recommend you have the injectable on hand! It's vet Rx, but works faster and is easier to administer.

 

[Our7Wonders]

Good to know!!! Thank you!

 

[rebecca100]

Ohhhh....Okay. So you think maybe a deficiency is her problem? I keep loose goat minerals out to her.

 

[rebecca100]

Gone to go find some cmpk.... Be back in a minute.....