mama24
Ridin' The Range
That sucks. I have a local friend who lost her favorite doeling a couple weeks ago due to a large kid that just wouldn't come out. 
Horrible situation *worse update
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beckyburkheart
Overrun with beasties
is this common? we have lost one kid this year, our smallest doe had a HUGE baby. it's head was back. ...we managed to get it out and she seems like she might be ok, but it was a horrible experience.
20kidsonhill
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That is a really tough situation for both of you to be in. Our policy with sold kids that are still under our care, Is they are just that, under our care so they are still our responsibility and I offer a full refund or an exchange if something happens to one of them. Once they get on your truck, and go home with you, then they are your responsibility.PotterWatch said:My kids are 10 and 11. My 10yo is definitely going to take it hard. He is very sensitive and was crying yesterday when we were there. I'm not looking forward to telling him (they were asleep by the time I found out). I don't know what is going to happen yet. I definitely did not want bottle babies, especially bucklings, as we got goats for milk. I know that there is that risk with any birth, but this really stinks! The breeder did say at one point yesterday that if the doe died, she would give us a refund or let us choose another doe. I'm not sure if she really meant it or not since after that she kept emphasizing how we had already purchased the doe and she was completely ours. I don't know yet what the vet bill will be either. I'll have to call her today to find out what is going to happen now. What a mess.ThreeBoysChicks said:- that is horrible. How old are your kids (sorry if you mentioned that before). Hard way to learn a life lesson. So are you still bringing the goat kids home? Is the seller giving you a refund. I think she should give you pretty hefty refund as now you will have bottle babies on your hands. Do you really want twin bucklings? I don't remember your reason for getting goats. Milk, Food, pets, ec.
Just my two cents.
So sorry for your loss.
ThreeBoysChicks
Loving the herd life
Oh wow. That is a very sticky situation. So you paid for her but with the understanding that you would take ownership after she delivered. So technically the goat was in her care. She is the experienced owner and should have noticed the signs. I am sorry you have to deal with this. Not a fun way to be a goat owner.
Do you have to pay the vet bills?
And most importantly, I feel so sorry for your boys.
Do you have to pay the vet bills?
And most importantly, I feel so sorry for your boys.
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PotterWatch
Overrun with beasties
We kind of feel the same way, that she was under the care of the breeder and so the breeder should honor her offer of a refund or another doe. She was very upset about the doe and felt awful that she hadn't noticed something was wrong. I'm sure it will all work out in the end...
KinderKorner
Loving the herd life
I'm so sorry. 
I lost one of my favorite does on thanksgiving to almost this exact problem so I know what your going through.
The only bright side to this is that you had not taken her home yet and got even more attached then felt like it was your fault.
At least you know that you and the breeder tried your best, and if the kid was poked through her insides there is no way you could have saved her.
I hope the breeder is responsible and works something out with you. I have been following your posts, and I know how excited you were.
Hopefully she will let you pick another doe or at least a doeling.
Again, so sorry.
I lost one of my favorite does on thanksgiving to almost this exact problem so I know what your going through.
The only bright side to this is that you had not taken her home yet and got even more attached then felt like it was your fault.
At least you know that you and the breeder tried your best, and if the kid was poked through her insides there is no way you could have saved her.
I hope the breeder is responsible and works something out with you. I have been following your posts, and I know how excited you were.
Hopefully she will let you pick another doe or at least a doeling.
Again, so sorry.
20kidsonhill
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I am sure the breeder will work something out with you that is fair, She is probably as disappointed as you and frustrated at herself for not noticing sooner. But these things can happen, and she is right about some does having a few contractions after they are done delivering. And if the doe was eating and tending to her kids, she may not have shown the normal signs of distress from a stuck kid.PotterWatch said:
Pearce Pastures
Barn Babe
I am so so sorry.
CrazyChickenLady
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I am so sorry for your loss. Although it is sad, it happened for a reason. There could end up being a different goat that you buy and just fall in love with, if this tragedy hadn't of happened, you may have never gotten the goat of your dreams. Just hang in there. Everythings going to be fine.
Although it is sad, it happened for a reason. There could end up being a different goat that you buy and just fall in love with, if this tragedy hadn't of happened, you may have never gotten the goat of your dreams. Just hang in there. Everythings going to be fine.- Thread starter
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PotterWatch
Overrun with beasties
Thanks everyone for your support! It looks like we will be paying the vet bill for yesterday and bringing home the two boys as bottle babies. She is going to give us another doe, but we don't know which one yet. I just hope there isn't an issue with which doe she wants to give us. I just want to make sure I get one that still has quite a few breeding years left and will hopefully be in milk soon if she isn't now. I know it will all work out but I'm really anxious about having bottle babies as we have never done that before.
