[Texaslass]

I bought Cinderella a couple months ago, supposedly pregnant, but the lady didn't have an exact due date. She thought maybe July or August, so that's all I had to go on.
Obviously, it's going to be August or later.
She was with the buck (pictured) before I got her, but I don't know for how long. And she was penned with him for at least a month after I got her, but I never saw them acting "that way", so I assume she was already bred. She's not huge, but then I guess they don't all show as much, so I can't tell. I'm no good at feeling kids, so can't help you there.
The behind picture was taken about five days ago.

 

[ksalvagno]

If you didn't see any breeding or have a due date, then you would have to consider that she could give birth any time from the last day the buck was in with her.

 

[Texaslass]

I realize that, but I was hoping someone could give me an estimate.

 

[Texaslass]

Forgot to mention she is six years old, has had kids before, singles and twins.And obviously she isn't at all bagged up yet, which makes me think it might be a lot longer than I was hoping.
I'm starting to wonder if she's even pregnant. Can anyone tell me??

 

[ksalvagno]

I can never tell. I just draw blood and send it in to BioTracking if I really want to know.

 

[Texaslass]

Well, maybe someone else will know..

 

[toth boer goats]

If her udder stated to fill, I would say 1 to 1 1/2 months prior to kidding. Some goats can throw you off with predicting though.

 

[Texaslass]

Her udder hasn't even begun to fill yet.. I was really hoping she'd have kids in July.. but now I don't know if she's even pregnant. I don't think she looks it. I'm thinking I need to put her with the buck again and keep a close eye on her.

 

[Scottyhorse]

She doesn't really look pregnant to me, honestly. I would send some blood into BioTracking, just to make sure.

 

[Texaslass]

I would, but I'm broke right now. so I think I'm going to put her with the buck again and see what happens. :/ I guess maybe she didn't like him before??

I think maybe she was with him with other does as well, so maybe he just didn't get to her. :shrug:
I'm kind of mad, because that was half the reason I got her, because the lady told me she was pregnant. I want babies!

 

[Texaslass]

I'm considering begging to get the Biotracking test done, and I was just randomly wondering if anyone knows if the test could/would determine how far along she is, IF she is pregnant? And also, would they accept the blood sample in the syringe it was collected in, or would I have to get the red top tubes?

 

[NyGoatMom]

I would imagine it has to be in a tube...too much room for accidents in a syringe. So no idea still?

 

[Texaslass]

Ugh, no. I've had her with the buck, but her behavior is not exactly pointing either direction. I was too busy for a couple days to keep an eye on them, so I don't know what's going on. :GAAH!:

One day she was rubbing all over him, but he wasn't really paying any attention, so I don't know what to think. :shrug:

 

[TrinityRanch]

I'm considering begging to get the Biotracking test done, and I was just randomly wondering if anyone knows if the test could/would determine how far along she is, IF she is pregnant? And also, would they accept the blood sample in the syringe it was collected in, or would I have to get the red top tubes?

I think I heard that it gives an estimated due date. And yes, tubes are absolutely necessary.

 

[Texaslass]

Haha, we posted at the same time. it would be very cool to get a due date, I hope it does.

 

[TrinityRanch]

Ah, here it is-

http://www.thegoatspot.net/forum/f220/bio-tracking-151979/

Thats what is great about Bio tracking...they do give you a gestation estimate.

 

[Texaslass]

I think maybe he bred her today!
I went out this morning, and they were sticking pretty close together- he was actually following her around, and she was letting him, though he didn't try to mount her. I thought maybe they were already "done". :shrug: I also noticed she had some white discharge.

I think he's starting to stink more, too; maybe he's coming into rut? could've been my imagination though.
So what do ya'll think? Would it be a waste to do the test now? Cause I wouldn't mind waiting 30 days, and then get the CAE done at the same time.

 

[Scottyhorse]

I'd wait 30 days and test. Sounds like they may have done the deed, but it's hard to tell.