New to goats could my Pygmy be in pre labor?

[madcow]

Well, he's just adorable! Frustratedearthmother is telling you correctly, the little one was in no emminent danger, but you were right in helping deliver him because it would have been a long, drawn out affair otherwise with the hoof turned back and that could have exhausted momma and stressed baby. I had close to the same situation with our little single buckling being born in that the front hooves didn't present first. When Waldo was being born both of his front legs were bent back and he was really big for a pygmy (6 pounds). His head had delivered, but because of the front legs being turned back she couldn't deliver him. I attempted to push his head back, but it wouldn't budge. So Bruce held Trixie and I had to pull on that poor baby's head to get him out. I was so afraid I would pull his little head off, but he was tougher than he looked and he was delivered without too much trauma to him or his mother. You've certainly earned a rest after all your waiting and now you have a cute buckling to enjoy. It seems like your doe broke you in the hard way with your first kidding, but you will be much more confident and sure of what to do next time you have kids. Congratulations! Send more pictures when you get a chance!

 

[chicken pickin]

He is so cute! Congrats hes finally here. Sorry you had a stressful time with her delivery but you sound like you did great and so did she. I cant wait to see more pics.

 

[sevlep1]

I feel so bad for Aubrey. Her hoo-ha is so swollen this morning. The baby coming out was not any easy task especially with the boths hooves back and having to pull one up. The head itself was too big so I can only imagine how to head and foot must have felt. UHH! Poor Aubrey I was thinking about calling the vet and getting some penicillin just in case. She is so sore but somehow stands up so baby can nurse, what a good mommy <3

 

[sevlep1]

Well, he's just adorable! Frustratedearthmother is telling you correctly, the little one was in no emminent danger, but you were right in helping deliver him because it would have been a long, drawn out affair otherwise with the hoof turned back and that could have exhausted momma and stressed baby. I had close to the same situation with our little single buckling being born in that the front hooves didn't present first. When Waldo was being born both of his front legs were bent back and he was really big for a pygmy (6 pounds). His head had delivered, but because of the front legs being turned back she couldn't deliver him. I attempted to push his head back, but it wouldn't budge. So Bruce held Trixie and I had to pull on that poor baby's head to get him out. I was so afraid I would pull his little head off, but he was tougher than he looked and he was delivered without too much trauma to him or his mother. You've certainly earned a rest after all your waiting and now you have a cute buckling to enjoy. It seems like your doe broke you in the hard way with your first kidding, but you will be much more confident and sure of what to do next time you have kids. Congratulations! Send more pictures when you get a chance!

Thanks! I am glad to know he wasn't going to drown. So much for this "goat expert" who told me otherwise. I was hoping for a nice easy delivery and you were I'm sure and WOW what a delivery for you! Our babies had other plans lol I was scared I was going to break his little leg. Goats are something else and yes she gave me a hard crash course lol. I wasn't going to keep the bucks only does but we went through a lot last night..... might have to keep this little guy I am posting more pics!!! Thanks again!

 

[sevlep1]

Good morning!!!

breakfast time

such a good mommy

 

[OneFineAcre]

I feel so bad for Aubrey. Her hoo-ha is so swollen this morning. The baby coming out was not any easy task especially with the boths hooves back and having to pull one up. The head itself was too big so I can only imagine how to head and foot must have felt. UHH! Poor Aubrey I was thinking about calling the vet and getting some penicillin just in case. She is so sore but somehow stands up so baby can nurse, what a good mommy <3

You can get pencillin from TSC or most any livestock supply place.

If you put your hand in her, I would give penicillin.

 

[elevan]

Congrats!

I feel so bad for Aubrey. Her hoo-ha is so swollen this morning. The baby coming out was not any easy task especially with the boths hooves back and having to pull one up. The head itself was too big so I can only imagine how to head and foot must have felt. UHH! Poor Aubrey I was thinking about calling the vet and getting some penicillin just in case. She is so sore but somehow stands up so baby can nurse, what a good mommy <3

You can get pencillin from TSC or most any livestock supply place.

If you put your hand in her, I would give penicillin.

x2

 

[started*with*chickens]

He's so handsome! I'm glad everything worked out for you!

 

[sevlep1]

I feel so bad for Aubrey. Her hoo-ha is so swollen this morning. The baby coming out was not any easy task especially with the boths hooves back and having to pull one up. The head itself was too big so I can only imagine how to head and foot must have felt. UHH! Poor Aubrey I was thinking about calling the vet and getting some penicillin just in case. She is so sore but somehow stands up so baby can nurse, what a good mommy <3

You can get pencillin from TSC or most any livestock supply place.

If you put your hand in her, I would give penicillin.

I called the vet this morning and he gave me LA 200 and said it is a long acting antibiotic and better than penicillin but to call if I have any issues. I feel so bad for her. She is a sore mommy. I need to go get more penicillin and keep it for ERs that's for sure.

 

[sevlep1]

I must say I have delivered many different animals in my time in wildlife rescue but goats take the cake bar none! I have an overwhelming amount of respect for you guys. I can't say it enough THANK YOU ALL! This forum is amazing and just being able to vent , talk and share stories has been wonderful! It's like having a whole other family Thank you!