Low Temps Tonight, Will Newborn Kids Be OK---PICTURES!! :-)

[frustratedearthmother]

Congrats on the beautiful babies - so sorry you lost one. Just for future refence - the weight of the afterbirth can help the doe to pass it, so best not to cut it off. You can however try to tie a knot in it so it doesn't drag the ground...easier said than done sometimes though, lol.

If she hasn't totally dropped ALL the afterbirth she probably needs a shot of Oxytocin. Generally, babies nursing will help release the needed hormones for the placenta to pass, so if you can't get your hands on some Oxytocin - try handmilking the doe. It might help. Please watch her closely, if she looks 'down' or doesn't have a good appetite she may need antibiotics. A retained placenta can cause a nasty infection.

Good luck!

 

[OneFineAcre]

Congrats on the beautiful babies - so sorry you lost one. Just for future refence - the weight of the afterbirth can help the doe to pass it, so best not to cut it off. You can however try to tie a knot in it so it doesn't drag the ground...easier said than done sometimes though, lol.

If she hasn't totally dropped ALL the afterbirth she probably needs a shot of Oxytocin. Generally, babies nursing will help release the needed hormones for the placenta to pass, so if you can't get your hands on some Oxytocin - try handmilking the doe. It might help. Please watch her closely, if she looks 'down' or doesn't have a good appetite she may need antibiotics. A retained placenta can cause a nasty infection.

Good luck!

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You're very right and I'm glad you mentioned this.

 

[drdoolittle]

I'm so sorry about Flower.

Your other kids are SO darling

When I read about Flower, you said it could be "milk throat". I have never seen/read/heard anything about it being deadly . That is what made me think about an Iodine deficiency.
There is more to the link. Does this sound like your girl?

If you think it could be an Iodine deficiency, you can do a test to see if your goats are deficient.

Here is the link.

Well, I acquired the doe just last week, I suppose the iron deficiency is possible. The thing is, she only had a swollen neck right after I would feed her

 

[drdoolittle]

Well, I acquired the doe just last week, I suppose the iron deficiency is possible. The thing is, she only had a swollen neck right after I would feed her

And then it would be gone after she swallowed a bunch of times.
The doe is doing great----has such an appetite that she was banging on the door of the shed tonight when I brought the feed out. She's getting 11/2 cups of feed 2x a day and plenty of hay 2x a day. She's very alert and attentive to the remainig kids.

 

[Egg_Newton]

Cute babies! Sorry, you lost your Flower.

 

[jodief100]

I am so sorry you lost Flower. She was beautiful. I wish I could help but I am not familiar with any of those issues.

 

[Pearce Pastures]

Very sorry you lost your baby Just another thought for you too. The powder from TSC is likely a supplement rather than a replacement for colostrum. Might want to check the bag and get mom on a milk stand to get some fresh.

 

[taylorm17]

I am kind of late on this thread, but they are all very cute. I am very sad to hear about flower! . I do agree with all of the above ideas and posts! They are cute babies and I am glad to hear the others are doing great!