Baby goats

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Karla Ann Harris

Discussion Starter · Dec 31, 2021

Yes I am new to the forum My female Nigerian dwarf just had twins the 26th. They tend to breath normal then at times heavy should I be concerned. ? I’m new to raising newborn goats. Thank you!

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ksalvagno

· #2 · Dec 31, 2021

Are they nursing? Are they gaining weight? Are they playing? Are they active? Are you weighing them daily with a scale that weighs in pounds and ounces or pounds and tenths of pounds?

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happybleats

· #3 · Dec 31, 2021

Welcome to the forum. All good questions ^^^ to help you know if all is well.

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Karla Ann Harris

Discussion Starter · #4 · Dec 31, 2021

ksalvagno said:
Are they nursing? Are they gaining weight? Are they playing? Are they active? Are you weighing them daily with a scale that weighs in pounds and ounces or pounds and tenths of pounds?

They are nursing and seem to be gaining weight. I haven’t been weighing them I say I need to to make sure. They run and jump play but when they sleep they breath heavy.

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Moers kiko boars

· #5 · Dec 31, 2021

Welcome to TGS! So glad you are here. Is it damp & cold in your area? Do they make any wheezing noises, or crackling? Have you taken their temperatures?

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Lil Boogie

· #6 · Dec 31, 2021

Might be pneumonia but kinda doubt it if they aren't showing any other signs. So, might just be the way they sleep lol...... Welcome to TGS!

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toth boer goats

· #8 · Dec 31, 2021

Welcome, glad you are here.

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Normal respiration rate for a resting kid is 20-40 breaths per minute. Take their temp ( human thermometer is fine) - rectally. Normal temp is 101.5 to 103.5. Sometimes pneumonia does not present with fever.

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Karla Ann Harris

Discussion Starter · #10 · Jan 4, 2022

Moers kiko boars said:
Welcome to TGS! So glad you are here. Is it damp & cold in your area? Do they make any wheezing noises, or crackling? Have you taken their temperatures?

It is cold around 30 degrees at night right now. No temperature, gaining weight, active, just still breathing really fast. Thank you!

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Karla Ann Harris

Discussion Starter · #11 · Jan 4, 2022

Lil Boogie said:
Might be pneumonia but kinda doubt it if they aren't showing any other signs. So, might just be the way they sleep lol...... Welcome to TGS!

Thank you!

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Karla Ann Harris

Discussion Starter · #12 · Jan 4, 2022

goatblessings said:
Normal respiration rate for a resting kid is 20-40 breaths per minute. Take their temp ( human thermometer is fine) - rectally. Normal temp is 101.5 to 103.5. Sometimes pneumonia does not present with fever.

Thank you so much!

goatblessings said:
Normal respiration rate for a resting kid is 20-40 breaths per minute. Take their temp ( human thermometer is fine) - rectally. Normal temp is 101.5 to 103.5. Sometimes pneumonia does not present with fever.

Thank you!