Is my doe pregnant

[SowdersHomestead]

I just bought 5 does a couple weeks ago. Today when I went in to check on them after lunch one had hay hanging out of her mouth. This evening when I went in to feed them and turn the lights out she had a mouth full of fur. I put a box with straw in her cage. I tried to palpate her but if she is pregnant I'm not going to feel any hard little marbles at this point. I guess I'll find out in the morning.

 

[CCourson05]

Sounds like it to me. Good instincts with giving her the nesting box. It could potentially be a false pregnancy though.

 

[bluemini]

I would say so , sounds like she is anyways

 

[SowdersHomestead]

Yep she gave birth. They were all out of the nest box dead. She didn't even finish pulling fur. She had 8 kits.

 

[that's*satyrical]

sad news. sorry to hear that.

 

[Ms. Research]

Sorry to hear of your loss.

K

 

[CCourson05]

Aw. So sorry to hear that.

When you fail, try, try again.

 

[oneacrefarm]

Yep she gave birth. They were all out of the nest box dead. She didn't even finish pulling fur. She had 8 kits.

That is not uncommon with a first litter. Breed her back right away and I bet she does better next time.