How can I be sure of her due date? (added pics)

[Imma Okie]

Hello all. I have a LaMancha doe that was exposed October 14th then again on November 5th. I kept the buck separate from her until it was obvious that it was time. This is her first pregnancy.
I was convinced that her due date was April 4th (ish) since she didnt seem to take the first time. Now, I am questioning that due date. She is swollen and her tummy is huge. (very plump!) I am not sure she'll last until April!
My question is, should I assume that the last day exposed is the date to gauge her due date? I was of the mindset that if she didnt become pregnant the first time, she will come in heat again about +/- 20 days later (which is exactly what I thought happened.)
How trustworthy is the later due date?

Thanks for reading this!

 

[ksalvagno]

Since you know the breeding dates, it makes it much easier. No one can really tell you which time took. Be ready for the first date and if it doesn't happen, then you know the second one took.

 

[Imma Okie]

Since you know the breeding dates, it makes it much easier. No one can really tell you which time took. Be ready for the first date and if it doesn't happen, then you know the second one took.

Better to be safe, huh!
I really thought it was that black and white! LOL Lesson learned.

 

[20kidsonhill]

did you see her stand the 2nd date, She wouldn't have stood if she wasn't in heat.

Some does get mighty big.

 

[Imma Okie]

did you see her stand the 2nd date, She wouldn't have stood if she wasn't in heat.

Some does get mighty big.

I did!
Tail a flickin', come hither eyes, etc.
I will try to take some pics today. She is a big mama!

 

[20kidsonhill]

did you see her stand the 2nd date, She wouldn't have stood if she wasn't in heat.

Some does get mighty big.

I did!
Tail a flickin', come hither eyes, etc.
I will try to take some pics today. She is a big mama!

then I would be shocked if she is due sooner than that, She is just getting big.

Yes, please share some photos, we love big momma photos.

 

[ksalvagno]

Sometimes they will stand even if they are pregnant so be prepared for the first date but not surprised if she goes the second date. No, NOTHING is EVER black and white with livestock.

 

[Cara Peachick]

Yeah, what they said.

She shouldn't have stood for the buck if she was preggo, BUT you can't count on anything!

 

[Imma Okie]

Yeah, what they said.

She shouldn't have stood for the buck if she was preggo, BUT you can't count on anything!

I am learning that nothing is textbook, that's for sure!

 

[Imma Okie]

Notice her tail. (I hope the pictures show up)