March Kidding--Anyone due and want to wait with me??

[rebelINny]

My three does are due this week, wouldn't be surprised to get a Valentine's baby or two

 

[AshleyFishy]

I'm at that point where I look at my girls and I'm wondering if they really are preggers or just fat...

 

[Missy]

^^ I wonder that about mine as well

 

[SillyChicken]

just checking in.

My poor girl is getting huge, softly grunting when she's breathing.. (kinda cute, but can't be comfortable for her)... Her udder is a little larger than normal so I think we're on schedule for the end of March. ........ and I'm so not ready! This weather and bad tooth issue has made it hard to get anything done.

In addition to the goat, and posting on this thread last, we've acquired two Jacobs ewes........ one was bred and will be due at the end of April. I'm really excited about both the pending arrivals!

So back to the goat, it's been SO cold up here, The goats are all puffed up and so furry, that I am not sure what I'm looking for regarding the ligaments. Anyone have any info on this with photos?

When do you shave the back side? I'm thinking the weekend before her expected date.

I've heard conflicting info on when to give the CDT shot... some say 6 wks prior others 3 wks prior... guess I'll go with whats behind door #4!

 

[AshleyFishy]

It looks like one of my girls might pop early! Her back end is getting jello like and her ligs are going.

 

[Pioneer Chicken]

It looks like one of my girls might pop early! Her back end is getting jello like and her ligs are going.

 

[Pioneer Chicken]

Silly Chicken: just checking in.

My poor girl is getting huge, softly grunting when she's breathing.. (kinda cute, but can't be comfortable for her)... Her udder is a little larger than normal so I think we're on schedule for the end of March. ........ and I'm so not ready! This weather and bad tooth issue has made it hard to get anything done.

One of my does due in next month is doing that too. I can hardly wait till she kids!! I understand about the weather; I'm so ready for spring. : ) A tooth issue does not sound fun- hope it gets fixed up soon.

In addition to the goat, and posting on this thread last, we've acquired two Jacobs ewes........ one was bred and will be due at the end of April. I'm really excited about both the pending arrivals!

That is exciting!!

So back to the goat, it's been SO cold up here, The goats are all puffed up and so furry, that I am not sure what I'm looking for regarding the ligaments. Anyone have any info on this with photos?

Aren't they so cute when they're all fluffed up?! Mine look like they're kids again when they're like that. LOL Hmm...I'll pm you what I use.

When do you shave the back side? I'm thinking the weekend before her expected date.
I shaved my does about a week before their due date- or, maybe it was a week before Day 145. I got a bit excited what with their big udders and all.

I've heard conflicting info on when to give the CDT shot... some say 6 wks prior others 3 wks prior... guess I'll go with whats behind door #4!

I can't help you much there. Sorry. Somebody will probably be along soon to help you out with that.

 

[SillyChicken]

Thanks for the feedback Pioneer! the site is helpful, I've been there a few times, but must have missed the section on the ligaments.


The other day everything was so frosty here... even the tips of the goat fur was frosted, it really showed up on the black goats.. wish I had my camera with me, they were so cute!

 

[Missy]

Sorry I have not checked in in a bit. We lost our beautiful Cami I am assuming the buck had something to do with it as she was inside of one of the goat huts dead. We had a few differences the goats and had moved Tippy and Ginger into one pen, Cami and Duecey into another pen and the buck by himself. Then Duecey kept trying to get back with Ginger and Tippy, and Cami and Duecey started fighting, so I moved Cami in with the buck (who is MUCH smaller than her) and Duecey back with Tippy and Ginger. I brought Cami to the vet to find out cause of death. The vet confirmed that Cami's neck was broken. No other injuries, and she was not pregnant. She also had no apparent health issues. I am at this point, assuming the buck just happened to ram her in the wrong spot at the wrong time. The kids are devastated as am I. The Buck is now living alone and is feeling quite sorry for himself, however with the other girls being so close to kidding, their safety is my main concern right now not Jacob's feelings.

 

[Pioneer Chicken]

Sorry I have not checked in in a bit. We lost our beautiful Cami I am assuming the buck had something to do with it as she was inside of one of the goat huts dead. We had a few differences the goats and had moved Tippy and Ginger into one pen, Cami and Duecey into another pen and the buck by himself. Then Duecey kept trying to get back with Ginger and Tippy, and Cami and Duecey started fighting, so I moved Cami in with the buck (who is MUCH smaller than her) and Duecey back with Tippy and Ginger. I brought Cami to the vet to find out cause of death. The vet confirmed that Cami's neck was broken. No other injuries, and she was not pregnant. She also had no apparent health issues. I am at this point, assuming the buck just happened to ram her in the wrong spot at the wrong time. The kids are devastated as am I. The Buck is now living alone and is feeling quite sorry for himself, however with the other girls being so close to kidding, their safety is my main concern right now not Jacob's feelings.

Awww...I'm so sorry for you. That's gotta be hard.