New to goats could my Pygmy be in pre labor?

[sevlep1]

I would really love to see a better picture of the does udder. The pic you showed with the discharge was not a very good view of the does udder, but it to me looked tiny. No where even close to kidding.

Different animals udders develop diffrentlly, this is true. But, they still have something there.

Don't want to hijack your thread. But this first picture is what I consider a doe who's udder developed early. She was a month away from kidding.

http://www.backyardherds.com/forum/uploads/8192_sunday_3-3-13_005.jpg

I took this picture of Cookie today. I know when she was bred and she is due in 2 weeks. I consider this to be a late developing udder.

http://www.backyardherds.com/forum/uploads/8192_cookies_udder.jpg

This is Coco. Her 147 day due date is tommorrow. This is also late development. Her udder looked exactly like Cookies 36 hours ago.
One lig was gone this morning, the other was soft. We barely got her in the kidding stall this afternoon before she had twins.

http://www.backyardherds.com/forum/uploads/8192_cocos_udder_1.jpg

http://www.backyardherds.com/forum/uploads/8192_cocos_udder_2.jpg

She does have a small bag. I will get a better pic for you tomorrow

 

[sevlep1]

Those are some really cool ears! Yes I have learned a lot and in reference to the subject, all does are different! Some have mucus for a month-two weeks before kidding. Some show no signs and just bam drop a baby. Its just sad when ignorant people want to argue about something like that when goats are so much like people (in my opinion) and every one of them are different and kid differently. Its helped me to understand there's no right or wrong (except for when someone isn't taking care of their animals at all) or happy medium but just a broad spectrum of madness when it comes to goats!

I agree 100%

 

[sevlep1]

I just went out to feel Niya's ligs and then I was pressing her under belly trying to feel for baby and I had my head resting on her back as I pressed upwards and I felt a little movement and at the exact same time she very gently bumped my head as if to say "Stop, you're making it move" lol I love that little girl <3

 

[sevlep1]

well her mucus has stopped are her ligaments are back but on a good note my buck is going to a farm with 50 does! I think I will just stick with does from now on.

 

[elevan]

That darn Doe Code will drive you bonkers. Hang in there.

 

[sevlep1]

That darn Doe Code will drive you bonkers. Hang in there.

Indeed it will! The buck is gone to a farm with 50+ does that are in need of his services and the girls seem a lot happier. They have been playing almost the whole time. It's overcast and raining today. It has an early fall feeling around here today, it's quite odd! It's usually 80-90 degrees here and today its 74. Niya gave an odd bleat before I put her up.... she has no mucus or anything so I'm not reading too much in to it. She is the biggest "false alarm" doe. Hope all is well with everyone and I will update if things change

 

[sevlep1]

Here is Niya today. Not much udder change but she is hollowing out.

 

[sevlep1]

Sorry for the constant updates but it's the only way to maintain sanity.... her ligaments were there this morning and about 10 minutes ago I checked her and it's mushy, I can barely feel them I hope they don't come back!



** Ligs are the same and she is licking/biting on everything. Chairs , porch , tables etc.... and somehow has learned how to escape the yard. UHH! Now I have to find her escape route and fix it.

 

[animalmom]

I feel your exasperation and frustration with your stubborn doe. I hope she decides to deliver soon.

By the way, the picture in your avatar would make a great pic of the week, if you haven't already submitted it.

 

[sevlep1]

I feel your exasperation and frustration with your stubborn doe. I hope she decides to deliver soon.

By the way, the picture in your avatar would make a great pic of the week, if you haven't already submitted it.

I hope so too.I had no idea there was a pic of the week. That was the day after the buck left. Those girls played all day!