What does it mean when a pregnant doe leans on you?

[woodleighcreek]

My doe is due today and I went into the barn to check on her. I started petting her on one side and she leaned on my hand, almost flipping over. I moved my hand to the other side and she did the same thing. What dies this mean?

 

[Rebbetzin]

Hmmm, the goats I know like to lean on people, pregnant or not. It might be just a way of showing affection? I am not an expert on goats by any means.

 

[woodleighcreek]

I know goats do it, i have never seen a rabbit do it, though. Thats why i thought maybe she wanted me to leave so she could give birth.

 

[Rebbetzin]

I know goats do it, i have never seen a rabbit do it, though. Thats why i thought maybe she wanted me to leave so she could give birth.

Silly Me!! I thought you were talking about goats!!

I didn't look at the heading!!

 

[woodleighcreek]

I know goats do it, i have never seen a rabbit do it, though. Thats why i thought maybe she wanted me to leave so she could give birth.

Silly Me!! I thought you were talking about goats!!

I didn't look at the heading!! http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v643/Rebbetzin/Email icons/2008 new icons/Emotions/Blush.gif

It's fine!

 

[terri9630]

My buck does that. He likes to be scratched right behind his front leg and will lean hard into you.