Day 30, pulled hair but no babies.

[AlleysChicks]

I have a doe that was due today. (Day 30) she pulled about half her hair out yesterday. She made a nest and keeps grabbing things to add to it today. I was sure she’d have them yesterday but as of tonight nothing. I’ll check once more before bed but I’m concerned about her. No change in behavior, appetite is good. What’s the longest she can hold off?

 

[GypsyG]

I have a doe that was due today. (Day 30) she pulled about half her hair out yesterday. She made a nest and keeps grabbing things to add to it today. I was sure she’d have them yesterday but as of tonight nothing. I’ll check once more before bed but I’m concerned about her. No change in behavior, appetite is good. What’s the longest she can hold off?

Don't sweat it until day 32.

 

[B&B Happy goats]

My NZ just did that and I gave up,,,day 35, 7 kits

 

[AlleysChicks]

Ahhh

I brought her in yesterday. We had snow and ice last night and tonight it’s going to be in the negatives. This is the 3rd time expecting babies from her. I hope she delivers this time!

 

[B&B Happy goats]

I have two others that i am trying to breed again...one more chance....... if they fail then into freezer !

 

[promiseacres]

Had a doe start nest at day 11 last year... she continued to nest after she had kits too... it was crazy

 

[B&B Happy goats]

I don't know about anyone else but....i have three doe's, the one that just had her kits is a great house keeper, she uses the same area to potty and doesn't make a mess with her food or hay. The other two should of been born pigs...slobs and potty everywhere.
I wonder if it is just heredity or learned ?

 

[promiseacres]

I think it's somewhat both

 

[AlleysChicks]

I don't know about anyone else but....i have three doe's, the one that just had her kits is a great house keeper, she uses the same area to potty and doesn't make a mess with her food or hay. The other two should of been born pigs...slobs and potty everywhere.
I wonder if it is just heredity or learned ?

I had to change bowls 3x until I found one that works. They grab them and throw them. So much food waste. I had one that used the bowl to potty in. It was a nightmare.

 

[AlleysChicks]

I spoke too soon. Went to check on her and she trashed her cage.