NH homesteader
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Lol just wait. Mine is very fast at some things... Very slow at others. If it's animal related it goes much faster!
First time Momma
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babsbag
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We've been married 35 years...
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nstone630
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We've been together 8, married for 5 of those years. I can't complain because I'm just a quick to fold the piles of laundry on the couch sometimes as he is to do things he doesn't want to do LOL We try to keep it at a good balance. And I believe he's smart enough to know this was pretty time sensitive due to kidding ANYTIME NOW!
He says she's showed no change. No discharge. Udder is huge. She's making me crazy. I will next time to ALL I CAN to "schedule" the breeding, this not knowing crap is for the birds
OneFineAcre
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Did you check those temps ?
I'm sorry I really want to know
My thinking is it might be around 40 degrees in the barrel of it is in the mid teens outside
I'm sorry I really want to know
My thinking is it might be around 40 degrees in the barrel of it is in the mid teens outside
Goat Whisperer
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I'd be curious too!
I know quite a few people really like them when you have a small number of kids.
Just make sure the kid gets up to nurse if s/he is in the barrel a lot. Sometimes they don't want to come out into the cold to nurse off of momma- causing more issues.
I think you will be fine- just something to watch for.
To the person suggesting heating pads-
I haven't used the but a ND breeder up north uses a pig farrowing mat. Pretty much the same thing but bigger. I was considering getting one but ended up getting the premiere 1 lamps.
I know quite a few people really like them when you have a small number of kids.
Just make sure the kid gets up to nurse if s/he is in the barrel a lot. Sometimes they don't want to come out into the cold to nurse off of momma- causing more issues.
I think you will be fine- just something to watch for.
To the person suggesting heating pads-
I haven't used the but a ND breeder up north uses a pig farrowing mat. Pretty much the same thing but bigger. I was considering getting one but ended up getting the premiere 1 lamps.
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nstone630
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Ok...I have not tested it. The thermometer I had ended up being thrown away by accidentDid you check those temps ?
I'm sorry I really want to know
My thinking is it might be around 40 degrees in the barrel of it is in the mid teens outside
but it is what it is. I will get another tomrrow.She still shows no signs of progressing.
I'm losing my mind. The vet was WAY off on her estimate of "a week or two" so far....since its been 3 weeks. If she makes it through tonight I won't be so stressed.DH swears she is going to have more than 1. We will see. I'll check on her tonight and go from there
No discharge, just fat as can be and large udder.
Tomorrow's my 32nd bday, I wouldn't mind birth day kids!!!
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nstone630
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Taking a poll on 1. When will she FINALLY kid and 2. What the temp inside the barrel difference is 
OH! OH! I guess on Tuesday night and twins, buck/doe. Can't guess the barrel temp as it will depend solely on the outside temp.
babsbag
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@Latestarter she says "guess the difference"...
babsbag
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I'm guessing Monday and one doeling. Temperature in the barrel is 35° warmer than outside.
