tricky kidding

[1crazybird]

My one doe who I believe is breed is showing signs that she is kidding. Only problem is she seems ready to kid then all signs stop. Her udders are visible and about a hand full. She should be due soon but she doesn't have any saddle bags. She shows signs of mucus then stops. Has anyone else experienced a doe that you couldn't tell if she was going to kid or did the same thing? Thank you for your insight in advance!

 

[Hens and Roos]

maybe @OneFineAcre , @Goat Whisperer @Southern by choice will have some help for you!

 

[OneFineAcre]

Do you have any idea when she was bred?
Has she kidded before?
Best indication if you don't know is how her udder fills
If it is just a handful then she probably has some time

And then checking her ligaments
I don't look at any other "signs "

 

[1crazybird]

I am not sure of the very day she was bred. This is her first pregnancy. Is it possible she is carrying one? I have checked her ligaments and she seems ready but for some reason I am not sure with her. Tricky girl. Lol

 

[Southern by choice]

I do look for other signs because there are some does that just don't "udder up" til actual kidding and birth.

Singles from a FF often produce small udders.

We look at the rump angle. It will go steep.
We feel for ligs.
We look at whether there is a "drop" on the right side.
Mucous is for us a little easier... our goats get mucous and go directly to kidding.... most people experience days of this.

Stretching, going off by herself is normal for ours.

 

[1crazybird]

I did notice her belly dropped. This girl has me so confused. Lol I will keep watching and see what happens. I know that I can even feel a baby kick at times so now we just wait. Thank you again for your help!

 

[1crazybird]

Cinderella on Easter. I will put a new picture up in a few days. She has me searching my head!

 

[1crazybird]

Just another from Easter.

 

[Goatgirl47]

She's a pretty girl! Is she developing an udder yet?

 

[1crazybird]

Yes but not much of one. The baby was moving something fearful today. It was awesome to see the movement!