[skippyjo]

I have a nanny that this would be her first baby she should be due around October 30. She does not seem to be stressed or have a care in the world however today when she went potty I noticed that along mucusy string came out its hanging there and is about a foot long it has a dark tint to it. She is my first to ever be pregnant ..... ..... not sure if I should be worried or if this is normal she does not have a bag

 

[ksalvagno]

Amber colored discharge is usually a sign of giving birth. I would keep an eye on her.

 

[nancy d]

I agree with Karen. Amber colored discharge is sign of imminent birth.

 

[skippyjo]

Even without a bag? Im excited now!

 

[MsScamp]

Some does don't bag up until they deliver or shortly before.

 

[Jessica84]

If what your seeing is her plug coming out and your sure about her due date then she is aborting can you be off on your dates??? Keep a eye on her there is nothing you can do if she is aborting

 

[skippyjo]

I could be off. What is a good estimate of time after the plug goes to delivery

 

[Scottyhorse]

After you see amber... 1.5 hours at the longest in my experience. I had one doe that had amber discharge, then kidded 5 mins later.

 

[skippyjo]

Its been about 4 hours. Her sides are dished a bit and has not been to bed. Just keeps standing then laying ans scratching her sides with her sides

 

[Scottyhorse]

Sounds close... Is her udder tight, and shiny? Can you pinch any skin on her udder?

 

[skippyjo]

Her nipples are supper soft and one even looks like is has wax on the tips. Here are some pics. She keeps talking to me.

 

[ksalvagno]

She doesn't have much of an udder at all so hopefully it will come in. Good luck with the birth.

 

[enchantedgoats]

is she talking to her baby. does generally talk verysoftly to their soon to be born kids.

 

[Dani-1995]

How are her ligs on the tail? Any contractions? Her back will likely arch up or get tense during contractions. Pawing at the ground, laying down then getting up to paw again as well as light noises to her belly are all good signs of labor. Just watch her.

 

[Jessica84]

How's it going????

 

[skippyjo]

She was up and down all night. .. nothing has happened. She has been very vocal and seems irritated with the cats if they come near

 

[ksalvagno]

Is she showing any signs of distress?

 

[skippyjo]

It seems as if her but has fallen away. Kinda sunk in on the hip and keeps her tail up laid on her back.

 

[skippyjo]

She is doing normal things following the herd and eating

 

[ksalvagno]

You may need to go in and check that there isn't a malpositioned kid. If a kid is not in the right position, she won't push.