Nigerian Doe at Day 149, no kids, PICS...........I need advice please!

[StudMuffinNigis]

So it's day 149 and no kids. I was told 145 for nigerians, from 140-150 is normal. This is her first kidding and she is 2 years old. I am starting to wonder if she didn't take on the first breeding or if she isn't due for another 3 weeks and took on the second breeding......please look at these photos and tell me if you feel she is due any day or another 3 weeks. I'm getting nervous and this is my first kidding ever so I'm new to this. Thank you

 

[DonnaBelle]

Wow her Hoo Hoo is very puffy and swolen, she is a wide load that's for sure, and a nice udder too.

I don't think goats are all that consistant in their delivery signals. LOL.

One thing for sure, it's coming, I think sooner than later.

Good luck and I know how you feel.

DonnaBelle

 

[20kidsonhill]

i think it could still be 3 weeks, based on her udder not looking that filled out, her belly looks pretty high still. But just a guess. 4 or 5 days can make a big difference.

 

[StudMuffinNigis]

She did seem very "in heat" the second go around. So it definitely could still be 2.5-3 weeks out. Now I gave her a cd/t and selenium shot 30 days ago, 1 month prior to kidding or so I thought, will they still be just as effective if she doesn't kid for another 3 weeks, approx 51 days after shots were given? Thanks for all the help.

 

[20kidsonhill]

I have done that myself, since I have 20 breeding at the same time, and sometimes a couple don't catch until the next cycle. I just let it go and don't worry about the fact that I was 30 days off on the vaccine and bo-se. I have noticed the does that kid further and further away from the time I gave the bo-se shot are more likely to have weak legged kids, and I am more likely to have to give the kids a shot after they are born. I worry about giving the does a 2nd shot, and having it be too much. Perhaps if she is still pregnant in a couple weeks, you can give her half a dose of Bo-se.

I am not sure at all how it affects the CD&T shot and the transimission of antibodies to the kids, probably not much, since I know it is important to give it sooner rather than too late in the pregnancy. The vaccine needs atleast 2 or 3 weeks to build up antibodies in the system before it can pass enough antibodies to the kids.

 

[Roll farms]

I give our does 2 BoSe shots, 1 5 weeks out and another 2 wks out...

 

[StudMuffinNigis]

Ok, well how long have some breeders had Nigerian go before kidding? 150-155? I'm guessing from the replys and talking to other breeders, she has another 3 weeks most likely. With that said, I wonder If I can put her back with the herd for another few weeks or just keep her isolated until then?

 

[StudMuffinNigis]

I give our does 2 BoSe shots, 1 5 weeks out and another 2 wks out...

If she does not kid within the next few days, then I will give her a second shot of Bose. Do I give the same dose as the first or half? Thanks

 

[Pearce Pastures]

Best of luck to you.

 

[helmstead]

We have 1 doe who tends to kid on day 153...other than that we average day 143 on most does.

She's so flashy! Looking forward to baby pics