MargaretClare
Loving the herd life
I personally would prefer to have them on hand just in case she starts a temp. What antibiotics would you guys recommend? At least pen.G maybe?
Emergency - Goat labor
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MargaretClare
Loving the herd life
Of course also consult a professional or other trusted source before administering any meds.
Southern by choice
Herd Master
Generally it is closed and no need. Tears etc yes. Keep watch.
Some automatically give anti biotics after going in.
I never have but I do wear gloves and use lots of lube. I have had to go in quite a few times. Our goats like to have large litters and get tangled.![:\](/styles/default/xenforo/smilies/side.png "side :\")
Do what you feel comfortable with. What do you have available?
The temp you are looking for either high temp (infection) or low temp (milk fever).
You guys crack me up. Learn to wear gloves! Placenta and birthing fluids contain way more than you want to deal with.
BTW you will want to take some motrin- yes you. Because you are going to be sore as heck tomorrow!
Congratulations! Good job. Pics hopefully soon!
Some automatically give anti biotics after going in.
I never have but I do wear gloves and use lots of lube. I have had to go in quite a few times. Our goats like to have large litters and get tangled.
Do what you feel comfortable with. What do you have available?
The temp you are looking for either high temp (infection) or low temp (milk fever).
You guys crack me up. Learn to wear gloves! Placenta and birthing fluids contain way more than you want to deal with.
BTW you will want to take some motrin- yes you. Because you are going to be sore as heck tomorrow!
Congratulations! Good job. Pics hopefully soon!
MargaretClare
Loving the herd life
@Southern by choice what course of action would you go with in the event of a fever after this sort of thing? Antibiotics or watch the fever? Interested in case I ever run into a problem like this.
StarSpangledNubians
Loving the herd life
Great job! Some great advice was given! Congrats on the doeling (and any others to come) I haven't used antibiotics before, I don't really see the need. The one doe I did use it on, I used pen G. I do always have it on hand just in case anyway. I'm sure others can help more with what antibiotic to use if needed. Again, congrats! I'll be sure to check in tomorrow morning and see how everyone is doing. Good luck with the rest of the labor!
Southern by choice
Herd Master
Anything like this I generally put a call in to my vet. I always like to keep my vet in the know... this way if I have an issue we are both prepared.
Depends really. Is their smell? How high is the temp? Can the goat get up? Pee?
Thankfully we have never had an issue.
The few times I have seen issues and infection it was from no lube or not enough and there was a tear or perforation of some sort.
Some vets want a flush and anti biotics etc... my vets don't generally recommend any of those things unless absolutely necessary.
As much as we can all do on our own I am still a big believer in communicating with my vet. I encourage others to do the same. I know many do not have reliable vets in their regions and that makes things difficult. Then you have to go by symptoms and do the best you can til you can get the advice necessary.
Earlier this year I had the hardest pull I have ever had. It was on my Nubian, it was her triplet. Last one. I really had to work at keeping calm, I was on the verge of panic. And I don't panic.
First time I can remember being scared that I wasn't going to be able to get the kid out. @Goat Whisperer had to hold the doe, no easy task. We are a good team her and I.
I got the kid out, she didn't make it, but I got her out and the doe was fine. She is retired now and gets to live her life out here.
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Louannx
Overrun with beasties
Thank you all! I had to go in for the second one. A beautiful buckling. He only had one foot and head. Could not get the other foot. Dotti pushes and I pulled down and wriggled and our he came. He is white with brown head. Doeling is brown with white strip on head. I don’t believe there are any more. Got them dried off and nursing. Waiting for Dotti to expel placenta.
You all are amazing! I was very scared through the last of the pregnant and whole birthing process and you all got me through it. I am not afraid to go in now. I will update tomorrow with pics. I am amazed that we started at 3:30pm CST now it’s midnight and it turned out to be a great happy ending. THANK YOU ALL AGAIN!!!
You all are amazing! I was very scared through the last of the pregnant and whole birthing process and you all got me through it. I am not afraid to go in now. I will update tomorrow with pics. I am amazed that we started at 3:30pm CST now it’s midnight and it turned out to be a great happy ending. THANK YOU ALL AGAIN!!!
MargaretClare
Loving the herd life
Please post pics when you get a chance.
So happy everything ended up good.
babsbag
Herd Master
Nice to read a happy ending. But it sure does remind me that I am not looking forward to kidding season...over 50 does. UGH!!!. I have to involve a vet if I need drugs as no more OTC antibiotics in CA. I usually don't give anything but back in the day when I could buy them it would have been PenG if I felt I needed one. But I really hate that drug, always afraid of getting it in a vein.
WILLIFORD
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Very impressive on both your part and the individuals who provided you with the support and knowledge to get through this successfully. Nicely done everyone. I have not had to deal with kidding yet, but I believe that day is coming soon, I think my NG maybe pregnant. I feel a lot better knowing there are people like all of you out there, when that time comes. Great job.
