For all you kidding thread addicts:

[Queen Mum]

I've heard the same question. karen?

 

[nigeriandwarfgoats]

Question, can goats who have had a c section be bred again or is that kinda the end of their reproductive lifespan? I know things have improved immensely in surgical technique that many humans who have had a c section can give birth vaginally without too much worry about uterine perforation or rupture. But I don't know if that is the same about caprine obstetrics!

Depends on the situation. I've had 3 does have c-sections--the reasons for mine have all been mispositioned kids in the birth canal--one of the ways they should come out is two front legs & a nose like they are diving out--however, I've had 2 situations where the head was twisted back & the most recent was what felt like a head & no legs present at all. In the event of a mispositioned kid equalling a c-section, you can definately rebreed. Paige had a c-section in 2010, and then delivered healthy beautiful twins naturally earlier this year. Paige was bred again & Tinker also for February 2012 kids. However, if I had a doe that needed a 2nd c-section--I would personally retire her from my breeding program just for peace of mind. It is a lot of stress for me & the goats. Usually, I end up at the vet's office when they are short staffed & I always get put to work helping with the c-section procedure & sucking all mucous from the kids/stimulating them to keep those heart beats going. My first 2 goat c-sections equaled 100% success for moms & babies..Cinnamon through me for a loop though with loosing 2 kids & then she had a harder recovery than any of the others. Maybe I've been lucky with my success rates though, I've talked to a few others who have had to do some c-sections on their goats & they've never gotten a live kid yet. It's all about timing though too..after 1/2 hour/40 minutes of hard pushing & not being able to pull the kid out manually, I call the vet for help & drive the 35 miles there...usually speeding & hoping I don't have to explain the whole situation to any troopers
However, if the reasoning for the c-section was because the doe just didn't have enough space to pass a healthy normal kid through the birth canal, I would definately not rebreed again. I was shown a tip once by a linear appraiser on how to locate the goats thurls to measure..the wider the space/ the easier a normal kidding should be. If the nigerian dwarf has anything less than 3 inches between those thurls than he says to get rid of it & don't even consider keeping it in a breeding program. Not sure how common that is but I've never had a nigerian yet that has had less than 3 inches.
Great question! I better stop my rambling & get to bed! I suppose I better offer Sneaky one more bottle before bed though--just in case Cinnamon isn't producing enough milk.

 

[Queen Mum]

Thanks. That was very helpful. Give Sneak Attack a kiss for me and a hug for Cinnamon.

 

[SmallFarmGirl]

Thanks. That was very helpful. Give Sneak Attack a kiss for me and a hug for Cinnamon.

One from me too!!!

 

[Stacykins]

Thank you for answering the question so thoroughly! That is definitely great to know!

 

[Ms. Research]

Popped in to see how Cinnamon and Sneak Attack are doing. Thanks for keeping up the video link going. Cinnamon looks good. I see her up and about. Hope she's feeling better.

And Sneak Attack. Saw this little black and white bundle in the corner. He lifted his head and shook those cute ears.

Hope all is well. And again, thanks for the opportunity to peak.

K

 

[Queen Mum]

Cinnamon looks fabulous and little Sneak Attack looks like a bundle of energy! I love watching them.

 

[Mamaboid]

I just stuck my head in to check on Cinnamon and Sneaky, caught him in the middle of what can only be called a "rippin fit". Jumpin and runnin around OMG he is adorable. Seems to be eating a good amount of hay too. Must have his Mama's appetite.

 

[Missy]

Soo Jealous of everyone! Everytime I check in on the camera, I never get to see the baby! lol. I am going to have to watch when the peek activity times are

 

[KDailey]

I click on the link but all I see is a 5 second video of a picture of a doe and kid, then nothing.