frustratedearthmother
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I really hope things turned out ok!
Help needed ASAP
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bcnewe2
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There seems to be a lot of mal-presentations this year. It was so wet last year I wonder if coming out of the dry past if all the moisture didn't help our ewes.
You can pm me if you still need help, I live in MO (near st. Louis) but I do know sheep people all over MO. Maybe we can find someone to help you.
Hopefully something has happened last night.
There seems to be a lot of mal-presentations this year. It was so wet last year I wonder if coming out of the dry past if all the moisture didn't help our ewes.
You can pm me if you still need help, I live in MO (near st. Louis) but I do know sheep people all over MO. Maybe we can find someone to help you.
Hopefully something has happened last night.
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RedBrush Farm
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Well, talked to an experienced goat raiser last night. He also brought up the question of false pregenancy. Mainly because she only passed a water bag and never really went into any type of hard labor, just got up and started acting normal. She never developed a milk bag. He thought the vaginal bleeding may be from my "exploring". Even when I got my fingers through the cirvix, i felt nothing.... when I press on her sides, i do not feel anything either. I assumed she was with lamb because of her size.
She is up thismorning. Acting fine and eating. He suggested I give her penicillin in case she has any infection. He suggested I just leave her alone and watch. Yesterday and last night we got a half inch of sleet, an inch of snow, and then almost an inch of ice on top of that. Vet won't make trip out here, and I can not get her there. So, I am just going to watch and pray for the best.We decided that until we could get her to the vet and checked or should she get sick, we are NOT going to put her down withoug knowing for sure what is going on. Any suggestions appreciated....
She is up thismorning. Acting fine and eating. He suggested I give her penicillin in case she has any infection. He suggested I just leave her alone and watch. Yesterday and last night we got a half inch of sleet, an inch of snow, and then almost an inch of ice on top of that. Vet won't make trip out here, and I can not get her there. So, I am just going to watch and pray for the best.We decided that until we could get her to the vet and checked or should she get sick, we are NOT going to put her down withoug knowing for sure what is going on. Any suggestions appreciated....
frustratedearthmother
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I absolutely agree - don't put her down! If she's eating and acting ok, she probably IS ok. If you can take her temp - it'll give you an idea of wether you're dealing with any infection. I'm keeping my fingers crossed hoping it turns out well!
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RedBrush Farm
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Thank You - I appreciated everyone talking to me.....
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purplequeenvt
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I agree, don't put her down if she is acting ok and not in distress. If give antibiotics since you "went exploring".
I've never had a sheep with a false pregnancy, but that sounds like a good explanation.
I've never had a sheep with a false pregnancy, but that sounds like a good explanation.
Southern by choice
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Been following this thread... only one suggestion... find a new vet.
Really hoping for the best too! And no... I wouldn't be putting her down either.
Really hoping for the best too! And no... I wouldn't be putting her down either.
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Would like a new vet. He is the only "large animal" vet around. We were told of a new vet in the area but no one can recall his name and I cant find him online. Once the weather breaks, Im going to hunt him down....... hopefully he will take sheep and other large farm animals.
bonbean01
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I'd check her temp too. Hope she'll be fine and that you can find a good vet. Here we are limited as vets do dogs and cats and the large animals only include horses and cattle..."we don't do sheep and goats" has been what both in the area have said.
