Two kids born last night one month premature; found dead this morning.

NachoFarm

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Oh no! What's the "normal drying off process"? We never taught her to stand for it and don't actually have a milking stand. Her udder doesn't seem huge but she's definitely producing milk because I checked best I could this morning. Action plan?
Oh, and can I buy oxytocin at a farm store or do I have to get it through the vet? She still hasn't passed her placenta so I'll have to make a decision first thing in the morning about whether to call in the vet.
 

currycomb1

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get the oxitocin from vet. if you are certain she has not passed the placenta, i would not wait much more than 24 hrs, as infection can set in and that can cause sterility, or you can loose the doe. if the vet cannot make it out right away, you can take her to the vet, make an appointment, it is peace of mind
 

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