Trying to learn and prepare myself

[Fullhousefarm]

You will do fine!

We had our first triplets this year in 28' weather (in Florida we are NOT used to that!) and did just fine. My 12 year old daughter actually was the only one there for the first one, and my 3 and 5 year olds were great baby snugglers and blow dryers (just because it was so cold and windy) while she was having the last one.

We've had 9 births here (21 babies?) and I've only had to re-position one baby- and that's all first and second fresheners. Baby was good sized and first time mom (Nigerian). After 20 minutes of no baby and the bubble had popped I felt a top of head/neck. Baby was head down. Grabbed under her chin and pointed her nose the right way and mom pushed her out the next contraction. I love having clean gloves since I don't have a sink near my kidding stall. I was all alone that night since it was 1 am and my 12 year old didn't wake up when I told her I was going out because I heard her calling on the monitor.

 

[KellyK]

I have three due about the 9th of October. I am going to be solo since my 13 yr old and my 12 yr old would be no help. Except to tell me how gross it all is. I may get the 9 yr old twins to help if I need extra hands. The youngest two would be busy trying to feed them hay. I have a hair dryer in the area of the kidding pens. Also have my kidding gear all at the ready. I am still reading every day to be mentally as ready as I can be. I know the twins are excited and want me to wake them if they are asleep when the babies come. I already explained that only if I need extra hands will I wake them.
I would rather be ready for any issues that may come up. We have an extra pen set up in case the girls reject any of the babies. We also have the outdoor pens set up so I can put the Mamas and their babies outside on nice days.
It is only 57 today and a bit chilly, so the girls were put in their kidding pens just so if they decide to go early. My husband is trying to be home for the births. The one that is due in November has kidded before and is outside enjoying the freedom of the pen without the others.

 

[Latestarter]

Not too much longer to wait! Gonna live vicariously through you Gotta share pics when the new babies arrive! Good luck!

 

[OneFineAcre]

My favorite deliveries are the ones when you go out there to check her, and find two on the ground, already cleaned up and nursing.

 

[KellyK]

My favorite deliveries are the ones when you go out there to check her, and find two on the ground, already cleaned up and nursing.

Oh like I would luck out like that. Only my rabbits do that. Bought one and a week later she had "friends" in her cage. Yes, kids went and did morning feed and water and thought it was so nice that she had friends in her cage. Never finished rinsing shampoo out of my hair, dried off and dressed so fast in my life. I was amazed I didn't kill myself and managed to be decent as I went out the door. lol

 

[Latestarter]

Any news? Close? Hate to be nosy, but I need a kid fix!

 

[KellyK]

No. They seem to be holding out for Christmas. lol I had 4 rabbits that were due about the same time and only one produced a litter. This is driving me insane. I will post once we have babies. I promise.

 

[bloonskiller911]

There should be babies by now!!!! We need pictures!!

 

[KellyK]

Nope, no babies. I think the breeding date may have been wrong or the calculations we way off. As of an hour ago there were no babies. And no sign of babies any time soon. I am the one going in every 6 to 8 hours to check on them. Drives the kids crazy cause they want to see the babies.

 

[KellyK]

Still no babies yet. Who wants to guess when they will arrive? I am saying Christmas and a friend is saying Halloween. LOL So anybody want in on the guessing game?