[valex]

We bought boer nannies on June 5 th. We are new to goats. We were told we should have kids by September/October. Well, we are getting into mid October and NO kids. I am sick. They look like they are bagging up. What should I do? I have lost 2 nannies already.

 

[nancy d]

If they are bagging up it should be soon, especially if udder gets huge & shiny. When that happens usually they kid in 12hrs more or less.
Look for amber discharge & hollowed out flanks.
Doe will paw the ground, get up & down.
Do you happen to know if the ones that didn't make it were preg?

 

[ksalvagno]

When did you lose the does? Were they pregnant?

Are the does sick or anything? If not, you may just have s bad due date.

 

[Jessica84]

Awww I'm sorry your having a hard start. By the date the seller gave you they have no clue when they are due. So you could be looking at 5 months from the day you picked them up. Word of advise......the only way to be 100% sure a doe is bred is threw a ultrasound.... so when you buy a 'bred doe' don't let that be a key factor in buying them. If they are bagging up I say they are bred. If your not real sure you could take a pooch pic. Just walk up behind the goat and get a pic of her backside with the bag in the shot.....I'm no good at that but others can tell you

 

[ThreeHavens]

Oh no! I'm so sorry for your losses. How did you lose them? If you run a fecal on your remaining does, I'd check for worms.

Should be soon with them bagging up.

 

[toth boer goats]

Most Does will bag up 1 to 1 1/2 months prior to kidding so, it could be Nov when they kid.
Need more info on the losses and I am very sorry