Irish Whisper Rainbow gives birth

[Pixie Dust]

Looked normal to me .

Some does make more noise than others, & generally if they are used to & at least tolerate people they dont seem to mind you being there. I have one that was a FF in May & between kids I had to sprint to get my horses out of my yard, long story but I didnt want the dogs loose or trampled, & before kid 2 the doe actually left her stall to look for me (yes I felt awful, but I was home alone), & she went back in & delivered him right before I got to the stall. She forgave me & all is well thankfully.

BTW just a thought: for me at least, its easier to not have anything but straw under the doe, especially if they like to get up & down a lot (less slipping & if they do move around you only have to follow them with the tinkle pad), & I kneel behind the doe with the wee wee pad between us that way I can pet & calm as needed & you also have the better angle if they need assistance or you just want to help & get a better view of whats happening. Just thoughts from my experiences so take them with a grain of salt .

BTW any chance of pics? How many did she have & what gender/s?

She had triplets! Two bucks and a doe... all went well, but the next morning she had a seizure. Scared us to death. We probably won't breed her again. She can just be the gran dame of the herd.

The oilcloth was pretty stupid, but we were trying to cover up a lot of blood so I could get in there. She actually didn't try to get up at all (in spite of my husband insisting that she was) she was literally pushing her weight against me for traction to push. I discovered after this birthing experience, that the freshening prior to this one did not go smoothly at all (different owner). So we were lucky. Not going to chance it again. She's a wonderful mother, but an even better friend.

 

[TigerLily Trail Ranch]

I do hope there will be kid pics !

Sorry hear that she seized & you had to retire her :/, but im glad it sound like she is OK! That was your first kidding experience right? You both handled it very well .

I dont think she will mind being retired. From what ive heard being the grand dame in the herd community is quite a big deal to a doe .

Im actually surprised that she didnt try getting up at all (mine like the good ol up down routine ), & its cute that she was leaning on you.

Do you have any other does that will be kidding this year?

 

[Mossy Stone Farm]

Most of my girls get up and down so much i tend o stay out of the way unless i need to be there....

One Doe refuses to act like she is in labor till i leave than BAMM done....

Funny how they are all so different in what they like....

Glad all went well for you all, and your little momma is ok now!

 

[poorboys]

some of my does who are a little stand-offish usually after kidding and getting their warm molasses seem to warm right up to me, thats' when we become better friends. until I try to put a ff up on the milking stand, so take right to it, and others are so confused until they see that they are also gonna get feed. silly goats.

 

[Stubbornhillfarm]

Congratulations on your 3 little kids! And thank you to all who answered my question.