Who going to give birth first

[Jesusfreak101]

Will he be ok over night I should be released tomorrow and unfortunately my husband fell out of the goats house (4ft) and landed on his back he home alone with both human kiddos 2&4and lets be honest I am the animal person lol he tried but he said he couldn't get her to stand still. So its going to be my job will he be ok until I make it home?

 

[Latestarter]

Is she not letting the kid nurse maybe because there's another kid coming? It's pretty important that he get moms colostrum ASAP. Drinking a good bit in less than 4 hours is ideal but before 24 hours is very important. After 24 hours, he pretty much loses the ability to make use of the moms antibodies that are in it. So sorry that hubby fell out of the goat house (Not even going to ask how that happened...). If he can't tie her, is there any chance he can milk her and bottle feed it to the kid? Always perfect timing for these things right?

 

[Jesusfreak101]

Honestly doubt he will milk her. The kid is very active from what he said so it sounds like he has feed. Or is that just me?

 

[Latestarter]

We have to hope so...

 

[Latestarter]

I guess (if he's up to it) he can go feel the kids belly... if the belly is "rounded" and feels "filled" then he's probably been fed. If it's hollow and concave, probably not. Another way is to put a finger in their mouth and see if it's warm... if it is, he's probably been fed. Maybe look for traces of milk on his muzzle...

 

[Jesusfreak101]

He just sent a picture of her tears they look like he nursed on them I tell him if he can to check the kid belly and ect. He had said the kid tried to suckle on his finger...

 

[Jesusfreak101]

He said earlier his mouth was warm and wet when he latched on his finger but he says he looks skinny like our buck that in a rut...

 

[Latestarter]

Best you not worry about it and get some rest so you'll be ready to take over farm chores upon your return tomorrow... Hope you don't have any major postpartum misery to deal with.

 

[Jesusfreak101]

Ok so. This morning charlie says his (the kid) mouth is cold.. And he acting sleepy. He going to try and tie the doe and hold the kid to her teat

 

[Jesusfreak101]

Starting to get frustrated stuck here in hospital they going to do the 24 hr check up on Josiah then we should be able to get out of here if everything is good