SkyWarrior Kidding Thread -- Lisa had her baby! Pictures on Pg 12

[SkyWarrior]

Gave her a shot of Pen-G at 7:30 when I closed the barn door. The wind is howling like Banshees today. To answer all your questions:

This is my first time repositioning a kid. This is my first season as a goat owner kidding. I've had some experience with dog whelpings, so I'm not a complete novice. Had to pull out a stuck puppy once. The kid was sadly dead when I pulled him out. The sac broke early and there was no way he could breathe. Poor guy. I know now that if I don't see a kid in 15 minutes after the first and there are still kids in there, that means I have to check things out.

Warmed up the little guys after drying and stuck them in sweaters made from sleeves of an old cotton sweater. They're doing okay.

Was worried about them getting milk. Heidi is a good mom and has been letting them nurse. I had to show one where to go, but he's doing fine. Her udder is softening from them drinking. I think we dodged a bullet.

I'm going to call a vet tomorrow and see about getting Bantamine. Can't find my tube of it.

I'll take photos and get them up as soon as I have enough food and rest. 7 kids from 3 does in a week is pretty tiring.

 

[2goats8kids]

Hope you get some well-earned rest. Congratulations on all the wee hooves on the ground!

 

[Queen Mum]

Good job on the kidding! You are wonderful. Glad you got two out alive. Sorry to hear about the third.

 

[SkyWarrior]

Good job on the kidding! You are wonderful. Glad you got two out alive. Sorry to hear about the third.

Thanks, Queen Mum! I spent most of the day asleep with trips to visit her and see how she and the bucklings were faring. So far, so good.

 

[rebelINny]

Sorry you lost one buckling but congrats on the other two being ok and Heidi doing alright too.

 

[bonbean01]

Good job on the difficult birth and congrats on hanging in there and getting it done...bet you are very tired and the stress and worry does take alot out of a person

I have had to go in only once two lambing seasons ago...had read up on all possibilities, had all supplies with me just in case...but no matter all the diagrams and information, when you go in obviously you can't see a thing and have to go entirely by feel...it was night and we had lights on, but still...was easier for me to do that and reposition the lamb with my eyes closed while DH held the ewe...it worked out great and I was so happy and then the utter exhaustion hit from the stress...and lack of sleep...hope you are getting to rest now

Won't push for photos...but once you are up to it...we love seeing your babies But...no hurry...you need some down time for sure!

 

[SkyWarrior]

Long awaited Heidi and Kids photos:

Both of them are bucklings. It's cool to have one who is Heidi's color. Don't know what to name them yet. Still really groggy and brainless, despite having to do everything to take care of critters. On top of that, both I and DH have a cold. Lovely.

But most of the important things are getting done. That includes milking Belle, making sure everyone has enough food and water, feeding kids, etc. I've pretty much lost a week and a half with these kiddings. Ah well.

 

[PotterWatch]

Cuties! I like the black and tan the best.

 

[SkyWarrior]

Cuties! I like the black and tan the best.

Thanks! He's the one I pulled out alive from the breech position after repositioning. The one that didn't make it was black and white.

 

[Queen Mum]

They are adorable.