Do goats always “look pregnant”

[AFewGoatsForMe]

1 buck, 1 doe. Cinnamon is a rockstar. She delivered both within a matter of minutes. By the time I realized she was pushing and got my supply basket with towels and whatnot she already had the first one out and the second one was on its way. The doeling is the one with the white on top of its head.

 

[BlessedWithGoats]

Congrats!!

 

[goats&moregoats]

Congrats!

 

[Latestarter]

LOVE that last pic of Cinnamon! She seems to be screaming at you for some reason. Did notice something rather scary there... that lamp is WAY too low and a severe fire danger/threat where you've got it. Not to mention momma goat could easily get burned if she touches it. May be why she's screaming? You either need to build a cage or put fencing around it to prevent contact, or move it in to the top of a warming barrel where the kids can't jump up and smack it and mom can't get burned on it and it can't accidentally start a fire. The way you have it is dangerous on a number of levels.

 

[AFewGoatsForMe]

@Latestarter she was actually in the middle of a yawn. I did away with the standalone light already and made a warming barrel for the babies, I got the idea from h&r kidding thread. Thank you for the concern.

 

[Latestarter]

<whew!> excellent!

 

[AFewGoatsForMe]

This doeling is so cute, her white ears and black stockings.

 

[AFewGoatsForMe]

How long should I keep a heat lamp available to the babies?

 

[AFewGoatsForMe]

Should I be concerned about Cinnamon having chunky poops?

 

[Latestarter]

IMHO, you shouldn't need the heat lamp after about a week. Since the weather is getting warmer as well, that will help too. My kids all pile up and keep each other warm. I'd say not needed if night temps are 50 or higher at a young age and 40 or higher after the first 2-3 weeks.