One Fine Acre - 2023 4H Steer Project Update

[OneFineAcre]

 

[OneFineAcre]

So, a little more about Clarabelle's kidding.
I had just spoken to Maurine on the phone, and she was leaving Rocky Mount headed home, it's about 30 minutes. I went out to check Clarabelle, and she "seemed" to be starting labor some. So, I texted Maurine to come straight home, I think she's going into labor.
So, I got some towels and stayed out there with her. She started to get more vocal and seemed to be pushing some, but nothing too terribly hard. After a while, she started to push more and everything seemed to be right on schedule.
But, then she was pushing harder, and nothing was really happening, so I started to get a little worried.
So, finally a bubble started to present but she seemed to be working hard and it just didn't seem to moving at the right pace. I texted Maurine to hurry.
So, then the head came out and I could see the baby's face and tongue hanging out and it was moving, but when the whole head was out I knew the front legs were tucked underneath and that's why things weren't moving. My phone beeped, and Maurine said she was on highway 39, so close. But, I was starting to panic a bit because I was afraid the baby was going to die if I didn't get her out soon. But, I was hesitant. But, I went ahead and took my two fingers ( index and middle)and went in on the back of the babies head and worked around underneath. I had to go pretty deep, but found a leg pretty easily. It was pretty easy getting it up and when I had the leg it was easy to get around an pull her out.

Maurine got home about the time I got her out. I was literally about to cry and was shaking like a leaf.
If Maurine had been there, it would have been easy for her. But, it was pretty scary for me.

 

[B&B Happy goats]

I am so proud of you ! Congradulations and give yourself a pat on the back ! My husband leaves during labor and comes back after they are cleaned....you really did a great job

 

[B&B Happy goats]

So far i have two bucks borm, next is three due in april, two due in May and two in june...each doeling is unrelated but bred to same registerd buck...sur hope some doe's are in the future...if he throws all bucks....he is done here with breeding

 

[frustratedearthmother]

You done good! When you have no other choice - you just do what you have to do. Congrats!!

 

[Wehner Homestead]

Yay! You did really well!

The goats make DH nervous because his hands are so big. He’d rather let me be the one to help the cows if at all possible also.

 

[Bayleaf Meadows]

WOW! That was an exciting, nerve-wracking kidding you went through, OFA. I love healthy twin does- the perfect outcome!

 

[BlessedWithGoats]

Good job with the delivery assist! Congratulations on all the kids!

 

[Mini Horses]

Maurine got home about the time I got her out. I was literally about to cry and was shaking like a leaf.
If Maurine had been there, it would have been easy for her. But, it was pretty scary for me.

Good job. Next time you will be calmer. Yeah -- I have memories....

 

[farmerjan]

X100 on the congrats. You did great and yes, nervous is good so that you would be less likely to hurt her or do damage. But you managed it fine and a great outcome. You will be a little calmer the next time. And you will have a little better "feel" for it. Good for you.