Khaleesi's Kidding Thread - Babies Born!!!

thailand · Feb 21, 2016

Yesterday and today she's been pawing the ground heaps and then laying down. This afternoon there is a big glob of clear goo. I've been making her go for walks to help her swollen feet and she seems fine. I feel sure she will be kidding soon.

Still haven't taken updated photos of her. Will do so and post here soon.

sadieml · Feb 21, 2016

It comes as no surprise to me that you are proving to be an excellent Mom to Khaleesi. Your care and concern are terrific. I have no doubt that with you by her side, she will be well-delivered soon, and bounce right back from her swollen feet. Seriously soft ligs should mean babies VERY soon, and the walks are great for her feet. I'm betting on twins for Khaleesi, 2 doelings, or 1 of each. We seem to be leaning toward girls this season. :fl

thailand · Feb 21, 2016

Thanks sadieml, what kind words :frow

. Sure am trying to be a good goat mom!

Here's the photos I took yesterday afternoon:
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thailand · Feb 23, 2016

SHE'S HAD HER BABIES!!!!!
Very calmly and with no fuss at all Khaleesi kidded this morning at around midday. Textbook birth! And guess what she had - a boy and a girl! So happy!!! Will try to upload a photo.

babsbag · Feb 23, 2016

I was hoping that it would be soon and text book is the best. The kids are adorable of course and so different in color; no problem telling them apart.

Give that mom a hug and a big flake of hay. Good job.

thailand · Feb 23, 2016

Thanks....I'm smiling from ear to ear! :celebrate

norseofcourse · Feb 23, 2016

Woohoo!!! Cute little ones, and she looks very pleased with herself! How many got to witness the births?

thailand · Feb 23, 2016

Just me and my husband. Unfortunately the 9 kids were in school...

But - I am pleased I didn't have to sit with her in the early hours of the morning! Very decent of her. She seriously just took it all in her stride. Hardly a moan at all except for the final push for each kid. The second one (white boy) arrived about 10 minutes after the little girl (black/white baby). I've sat with them ALL day, and ensured that both babies are getting milk ok.

Oh my - I had my arms up to my elbows covered in amniotic fluid helping to ease them gently to the ground. What an experience! I would never have thought I could do this. :lol:

I want MORE babies now!!! They are seriously the cutest things I think I've ever seen.

Photos below of their births and just shortly afterwards. More most likely to follow tomorrow (if you can stand it LOL).

Hey - importantly now - feeding Khaleesi. At the moment she is getting forage (tons) 2 x a day, all she can eat of Pangola hay, a handful or so of Alfalfa, every other day some BOSS, and sometimes some rice bran. Very occasionally some buttermilk. Every day 1 cup of 21% dairy cow grain.

How should this now change please to meet her new needs. She's looking desperately thin after just kidding...guess that is normal.

Also, her coat is very rough (compared to the gorgeous silky coats of her newborns) and I suspect worms. I can get Ivermec-F. (Please note the 'F'). Is this ok to give to a lactating goat, how soon should I give it, and what is the dosage please? Oh and - will Ivomec-F be ok for the babies??

There will most definitely be other questions over the coming days. This total newbie is feeling a little overwhelmed and needs some goat wisdom from the experts please. :old