Mini Silky's Kidding 2018

[MiniSilkys]

Everything I read said not to worry about the bubble. But this time I have a nasal aspirators ready to go.

 

[BlessedWithGoats]

Hello!
I would add some towels to your kidding kit if you don't have them already. I'm not an expert, but I hope everything goes smoothly for you! Keep us posted!

 

[MiniSilkys]

Yes, I have some and a roll of paper towels and puppy pads. I have seen them used in videos.

 

[misfitmorgan]

Looks like you got everything but the kitchen sink.

We keep nutri-drench and lamb & kid paste on hand from TSC. We also order and keep selenium & Vitamin E paste combo on hand(basically bose). We also keep pritchard nipples and a feeding tube on hand just in case.

 

[MiniSilkys]

Looks like you got everything but the kitchen sink.

We keep nutri-drench and lamb & kid paste on hand from TSC. We also order and keep selenium & Vitamin E paste combo on hand(basically bose). We also keep pritchard nipples and a feeding tube on hand just in case.

I have not been able to get a feeding tube yet. Everyone either is sold out or ships FedEx. We don't use FedEx shipping.

 

[Southern by choice]

Never use a feeding tube if you have no experience or skill in using it.
We generally take a dry washcloth wipe the nose and face. We also use the cloth around a finger to sweep in the mouth... this gets most of the mucous quickly, then we will suction.

 

[misfitmorgan]

I agree with SBC and should have mentioned that. Don't use a feeding tube if you don't know what your doing, its very easy to go down the wrong pipe and kill the animal your trying to save by drowning it.

 

[MiniSilkys]

Yes I know that. And I know how to check that it is placed correctly. I am taking an farm animal health class at UTM. But thank you anyway.

 

[tdurant]

You shouldn't need to use any of those things.
The nutri drench may be used if the doe is laboring and getting tired.
After kidding give her a bucket of warm water with molasses in it.

The other products are basically for emergencies.

The probiotics are always something to have on hand so that is great.
The Colostrum multi species - you really should not need and IMO better to have real colostrum from a clean herd. The mom will have it, if kids are nursing great. If you pull the kids to bottle feed they need 10% of body weight in the first 12 hours.
The jump start is good if you have a very weak kid.
I think the other products are similar and may be redundant.

Agreed. I seldomly have made it out in time to assist with kidding, Mother Nature just takes her course and voila, babies. Only once in six years have I used a supplement, but only because mama (FF) had a hard time getting the milk down. Once that was handled, the baby nursed fine. It is good to have items on hand just in case, but chances are you will not need them and they will kid just fine.

 

[MiniSilkys]

I got babies!!!I knew it was going to happen today because I checked her ligs this morning and they were completely gone. She would also eat her hay then jump around like something kicked or bit her. Her udder was the biggest I have ever seen it. But of course I had to go out of town today. I got back at 5:30pm and went to check on her and she was laying down chewing her cud. She always meets me. I knew it was time. I sat down and waited. Water broke. A few minutes later she started pushing. The plug came out at the same time as the sac. After five pushes her came a foot and head. After the head was out I broke the sac and cleared baby's mouth and nose. Took no chances on waiting. As soon as he was out here came sister with brother still attached to mama. She was in a hurry. I broke her sac as well and cleared her too. I tried to use my nasal aspirator but it was too big. They are tiny. Now for pictures!
First is the buck, looks like his mama when she was born.

Little doe, second born.

Trying to eat each other before they could stand.

I'm so happy for healthy babies and that mom is ok.