How much longer? 8/18-triplets, one stillborn.

[started*with*chickens]

I've felt her ligaments but I'm not sure if I'm 'checking' them right...lol I broke down and took pictures today.

She seems to have 'slimmed down' a little from a couple of days ago but no other real change. She's going to be pregnant FOREVER!

 

[SDA92]

This facebook group is awesome about giving advice really quick. I have learned a lot from them. This file from the group is really good and explains how to check their ligaments. https://www.facebook.com/groups/goatwisdom/doc/447713248622279/

How long has it been since she started developing an udder? Going by what my girls look like when they are close I would say she still has a few more weeks to go. If it would let me I would show you some pictures of one of my girls that has about 10 weeks to go and I already feel sorry for her she is HUGE.

 

[SDA92]

Also this is a really good site. Lots of information.
http://fiascofarm.com/goats/prenatalcare.html

 

[sevlep1]

Her bag looks bigger
I hope it's soon for you!!!

 

[started*with*chickens]

Well, she's still pregnant but she didn't seem interested in doing much today...it could be our 100+ temps...and she didn't really want to eat feed tonight but she did go over to the hay...Our new Great Dane puppy is taking up soooo much of my time/energy and then my 13 year old son broke out in hives a few nights ago and has been having a few scary flare ups (he has no allergies that we know of) so I haven't been watching her and thinking about her as much, I'm surprised she didn't surprise me and kid! lol

I hope everyone is having better luck than I am with this kidding thing!

 

[started*with*chickens]

She was acting 'different' yesterday, following us around at normal feeding time but not eating. This morning she was laying weird and didn't really respond when I went outside. Scared me to death, but she was fine. Didn't seem interested in eating really still. Well, I went out and check on her and she did this weird 'zoning out' thing I've heard about and stood still for a good solid minute with her back arched almost downwards. I'm not sure if it's just wishful thinking or doe code or what! I think her girly parts look a little 'open' to me but I could be crazy...at this point I'm probably crazy! It's suppose to be at least 102* here today, luckily we have a nice shaded yard. Plus her stomach looks 'weird' today. Her udder is large but it doesn't hang down like other goats I've seen pictures of. Who knows, we might still have another month...lol

 

[sevlep1]

Awwww she's getting bigger. I wish I knew more but alas I am a noob lol . I'm crossing my fingers for you!!
How exciting and nerve wracking! My doe doesn't even have that nice of a bag. I would assume she will go soon but my judgment isnt the best considering I thought mine was going to kid 2 weeks ago lol

 

[started*with*chickens]

No real change plus she was all about dinner tonight, I guess she was just 'kidding'...I can't believe I just used that...I swear she hates me! lol My husband is LOVING this btw...I'm one of those people who's not wrong very often (not tooting my own horn, just saying if I don't KNOW something for sure, I keep my mouth shut! lol) and my first guesses of July 15th and then August 1st are going to be held against me forever. Now if she doesn't kid by morning I will never live down my excitement from today!

She had triplets the first time and we're all playing it safe by saying 'it's probably twins' but just between all of us, I'm crossing my fingers for triplets...I swear you can feel babies move when you touch her ears she's so full of babies ! I just want 1 girl but I'm not even going to pretend to guess sexes. Watch, it will be a single boy...then we will KNOW she hates me!!! lol

 

[sevlep1]

 

[started*with*chickens]

So...I've decided to charge my camera battery. I'm starting to thing being 'unprepared' isn't what she wants, she's waiting for me to be over prepared!

Her tail looks floppy and jiggles when she walks, her back end is swollen, her sides are sunken in, when she gets up from sitting there's wet spots on the ground (maybe teats leaking?) and there's some mucus on her back end but never anything long and stringy like I've seen pictures of. This all started over 24hrs ago and nothing else has really changed. She's started laying in the pen area which is unusual but not exactly crazy. I'm not sure how big her babies are suppose to be but she's so big I feel horrible for her! Her hips look like they are turned out a little and her waddling around is cute to watch but I still feel bad! We were lassoing the cows earlier to bathe them (my husband is hoping a clean heifer won't attract as many flies...all I know is when I go out after a shower the flies love me just as much as when I'm stinky!) and she was running around like we were going to do something to her. We were all worried that she was going to hurt herself but now I'm crossing my fingers the little bit of exercise (30 seconds maybe? lol) will jump start her!