Do goats always “look pregnant”

[Wehner Homestead]

It’s supposed to blow snow here tonight. Our kids are 8 days old. We turned them back on. (Our kids are also between 2-3.5 pounds so they need to save their energy for growing instead of staying warm.)

I’m a softie so Sparkle and CeCe will probably get their heat lamp turned back on too. They can then lay closer if cold or further if warm.

 

[Alaskan]

I am so scared of fire. ... I provide a box and a heating blanket

 

[AFewGoatsForMe]

Thanks for all the help. Babies are doing well so far. They were very active today and are eating very well.

 

[Wehner Homestead]

You’ve got some POW (picture of the week) material there!

 

[AFewGoatsForMe]

Sad day today, Blossom, Cinnamons doe from last year had a doeling. Her heart was beating when she was born, but the baby was extremely small, weak, and underdeveloped. Her eyes weren’t open and she wasnt moving at all. We don’t know if she was just born early or if she is just underdeveloped from Blossom being so young. What a sad day.
Blossom really struggled while giving birth and was very sad when we took her baby away.

 

[Wehner Homestead]

Oh so sorry!!! Losses are never easy!

 

[Latestarter]

That's so sad. I'm sorry.

 

[goatboy1973]

QUOTE="AFewGoatsForMe, post: 542600, member: 17257"]We have a Nubian that is supposed to be due next month, April 5th. The man said she had been exposed twice and never came back into heat. She doesn’t look preganant though. She has a little shape but not like the other goats I see on here. This is my first time with a pregnant doe, so I have nothing to compare this with. She eats really well. Always free choice hay and loose mineral, she also gets alfalfa pellet.[/QUOTE]

These 3 girls always look pregnant. 1st pic is a daughter 2nd pic is mama, and 3D pic is momma and her 2 adult twin does. They are 100% Spanish does (Morefield bloodline known for heavy cashmere production. These 3 always look pregnant.