[Boers4ever]

WHOO HOO!!!! IT IS TIME!!! My first doe is due to kid in 4 days!! I absolutely can’t wait! This is the first year that all my kids will be half myotonic instead of Boer. My hope my new buck Stumble will pull through for me.
First off, Poppy is the first one due. However, she is mostly ND and she has a tendency to go a little earlier then normal. Last year she had triplets. She was the first doe I ever had and she is my precious baby. I get worried about her sometimes when she is about to kid, but she has always done great and is a great mama.
*actually I just separated her into a kidding stall because she wouldn’t eat this morning. She is wondering around with glazed eyes kinda screaming and looking for her unborn kids. I hope for kids pretty quick!!! Whoop!

Otherwise I have 3 other does.
Annabelle is due in a week. She is a white Boer. This will be her second kidding. Dottie is also a Boer and has an unknown due date, and same for Storm, my only Spanish doe.
I will post pics of them later after I deal with Poppy. Wish her luck, and lots of doelings for everyone!!

 

[Boers4ever]

Beached whale! Lol.

 

[Boers4ever]

Hey I am embarrassed to say that I have never tied and dipped umbilical cords with iodine. Can someone quickly refresh my memory on how to do it? Thanks.

 

[CountyLineAcres]

Hey I am embarrassed to say that I have never tied and dipped umbilical cords with iodine. Can someone quickly refresh my memory on how to do it? Thanks.

We just use spray iodine and spray their feet and the cord. Makes it easier than dipping and less waste.

We don’t tie cords, but you can use dental floss!

Can’t wait to see what you get!!

 

[Boers4ever]

Oh yeah I like spraying better! The iodine I have is the really strong stuff I got from the vet. They gave it to me in a spray bottle so that’s way easier. Is it better to tie them?

 

[tiffin]

I only tie if they are long because I'm afraid they will step on the cord and cause damage. Usually they are fine. Glad to see another person who sprays, we just started dipping this year because it seemed everyone did and I thought perhaps just spraying didn't cover enough?

 

[ksalvagno]

Only tie if there is a problem. I liked to put on the iodine at least twice. Good luck!

 

[Boers4ever]

Little girl!!!!! Whoop whoop!!!

 

[Boers4ever]

Jackpot y’all!! I am so happy!!! Triplet doelings!!!!!!

 

[Boadicea]

What?!?! They are all so cute! Congrats 🎉🎊

 

[Boers4ever]

Shoot! I was wrong!! One boy two girls!

 

[ksalvagno]

Just adorable!

 

[Boer Mama]

Wow- she got right down to business and didn’t draw it out for you! Congrats on the triplets- 2 for 3 is still great odds! 🍀🎊❤

I tied 2 kids this year… their umbilical cords just seemed pretty thick. I just used cotton string from a feed bag since I’d just seen that mentioned previously. Lol

 

[Lil Boogie]

Congratulations!

 

[Boers4ever]

Ok so question. She has lost her placenta and got her babies dry and fed. But she is still scratching at the ground and acting a little uncomfortable. Is that worrisome?

 

[Lil Boogie]

Ok so question. She has lost her placenta and got her babies dry and fed. But she is still scratching at the ground and acting a little uncomfortable. Is that worrisome?

I'd just watch her. maybe check her temp. Some of my does do this after kidding

 

[Boer Mama]

How long ago did she lose her placenta? I wonder if she’s having contractions still if she has a 2nd one to drop still…

 

[Boers4ever]

She lost it about an hour ago. But she still has some goo and stuff hanging. But it just seems like she’s empty now. I’m might be wrong though. She started chewing on the plastic water trough.

 

[ksalvagno]

Just keep an eye on her.

 

[Rancho Draco]

Some of my does do a lot of pawing for a few hours after kidding. I wouldn't be worried about it