I have a pygmy Goat that they said was due to kid a few days ago she is huge... anyways over the last 24 hours or so her milk sack has filled up so does that mean she is getting close and the other question i had is i have been reading about them rejecting kids when they have more than 2 how will you know which one or ones she is rejecting thank u!!
Milk sack
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I've had does who filled their udders early and does who filled right before kidding. If she's filling, I suspect she'll have babies soon. How soon? I don't know.
Check her tail ligaments on her rear on either side of her tail. If you can't feel them, she's going to kid within 24 hours. As for rejection, I don't think the number matters as much as the doe having no experience or not bonding to the baby. She won't let the baby nurse if she rejects it.
Good luck!
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Many many goats nurse triplets even quads successfully.
If the doe pushes a particular kid away or runs off when a kid comes to nurse then that one may need some help. Usually does are fine and can nurse all their offspring. You may need to help the kids find the nipple and figure it out. Bucklings especially seem to be a little slow in this area.
Very excited for you!
If the doe pushes a particular kid away or runs off when a kid comes to nurse then that one may need some help. Usually does are fine and can nurse all their offspring. You may need to help the kids find the nipple and figure it out. Bucklings especially seem to be a little slow in this area.
Very excited for you!
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