Momma had goat in doghouse! PICS ADDED!!

Discussion in 'Goat Management' started by Iwantgoats, Dec 23, 2009.

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  1. Dec 23, 2009 #1
    Iwantgoats

    Iwantgoats New Member

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    Do I move her to the birthing stall or leave her to see if she has another??? She's in the doghouse and keeping the others outside, it is raining and above freezing her. She is dry and baby looks to be doing fine?? Suggestions please. First time and I'm shaking like a leaf!! I knew I should of moved her, debated with DH all evening about it. I knew I couldn't feel her ligs but her bag wasn't all the way full and there was never any goo coming out so I figured another 2-3 days but dangit. What do I do??
     
    Iwantgoats, Dec 23, 2009
    Iwantgoats, Dec 23, 2009
  3. Dec 23, 2009 #2
    Mully

    Mully New Member

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    Re: Momma had goat in doghouse HELP!!

    If she is doing OK I would try not to move her as that will cause stress. Keep a good watch on her and she will be fine. You are probably worried but as long as she is comfortable where she delivers is not as important. A;; the best !!
     
    Mully, Dec 23, 2009
    Mully, Dec 23, 2009

  5. Dec 23, 2009 #3
    Iwantgoats

    Iwantgoats New Member

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    Re: Momma had goat in doghouse HELP!!

    Ok, what about when it starts snowing, it is suppose to get down below freezing but right now it's not. Dangit I knew this was gonna happen. We have the stall all ready with nice dry hay and everything. Ughh. Should I put down some fresh hay or a blanket or something? Do I just assume she's taking care of them and feeding them? I see her licking on them.
     
    Iwantgoats, Dec 23, 2009
    Iwantgoats, Dec 23, 2009
  6. Dec 23, 2009 #4
    Mully

    Mully New Member

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    Re: Momma had goat in doghouse HELP!!

    She knows what to do just make sure they are feeding, this is so important. Keeping dry is the most important creature comfort for them, so if the dog house is in decent condition it will be fine. Welcome to the unpredictable world of goats. I once had a goat birth outside in the freezing rain, needless to say I moved them when the 2 kids were born to a warm place in the barn. You could consider moving them once they are born, both doe and kids, but wait until she is done kidding. Remember to dip the cord in iodine and you could clean her up some.
     
    Mully, Dec 23, 2009
    Mully, Dec 23, 2009
  7. Dec 23, 2009 #5
    Iwantgoats

    Iwantgoats New Member

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    Re: Momma had goat in doghouse HELP!!

    I big one one small one who doesn't appear as strong and I'm not sure if it has drank. She's got like 30 min. to get feed right? And then I will assist the first one in getting some colostrum. She is passing the placenta now. I think she is done birthing. She's eaten a cup of grain and and is chomping on hay as I type. I think I am going to move them shortly. It's near impossible for me to get in the doghouse. It's one of those dome shaped ones. I put fresh hay down inside. OMY gosh I'm shaking like a leaf and so nervous. Thank you for being here to calm me and give me advice.

    Edit to add: The big ones umbilical cord is long. Should I when I move them, tie it off? Or will mom take care of it?
     
    Iwantgoats, Dec 23, 2009
    Iwantgoats, Dec 23, 2009
  8. Dec 23, 2009 #6
    sweetgoats

    sweetgoats Moderator

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    Re: Momma had goat in doghouse HELP!!

    I would say move them to a birthing stall or somewhere they can move around and you can hlep the babies if you need.

    As for the cord, what I do is I hold the belly at the cord and I use my nails to tear it off. It should shred. Then dip the whole thing up to the belly in iodine to kell any bacteria and to help prevent Joint Ill.

    The reason I do that is to keep the baby or mom for stepping on the cord. That would not be good,
     
    sweetgoats, Dec 23, 2009
    sweetgoats, Dec 23, 2009
  9. Dec 23, 2009 #7
    Iwantgoats

    Iwantgoats New Member

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    Re: Momma had goat in doghouse HELP!!

    I'm on it, thank you everyone for answering my newby questions!!! I love ya for sure!!!
     
    Iwantgoats, Dec 23, 2009
    Iwantgoats, Dec 23, 2009
  10. Dec 23, 2009 #8
    StaceyRosado

    StaceyRosado Administrator Staff Member Supporting Member

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    Re: Momma had goat in doghouse HELP!!

    you want it hanging some but not to much -- so tie it off with some dental floss and then cut the extra that is dragging. If it isnt dragging then leave it be



    congrats on the kiddos.

    yes you can move her to a nice warm stall so you can watch mom and babies better now that she is done kidding.

    as to the baby eating -- I give them up to an hour -- being born isnt easy.

    glad to hear mom has delivered the afterbirth and now you wont have to deal with that in the nice stall :thumbup:
     
    StaceyRosado, Dec 23, 2009
    StaceyRosado, Dec 23, 2009
  11. Dec 23, 2009 #9
    Iwantgoats

    Iwantgoats New Member

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    Re: Momma had goat in doghouse HELP!!

    I got momma and babies moved to their birthing stall, heat lamp is on. Big one is doing good and has feed. The little one I got to take some dribbles that I manually feed (that's a chore). Now I'm gonna sit back and observe to see what mom does and give her an hour or so. Thank you everyone for being here, don't know what I would do without experienced goat people. :)
     
    Iwantgoats, Dec 23, 2009
    Iwantgoats, Dec 23, 2009
  12. Dec 23, 2009 #10
    myfainters

    myfainters New Member

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    Re: Momma had goat in doghouse HELP!!

    Congrats on your new babies!!! I can't wait to see baby pictures! ;- )

    Jess
    Faint-Hearted Ranch
    www.faintheartedranch.net
     
    myfainters, Dec 23, 2009
    myfainters, Dec 23, 2009
  13. Dec 23, 2009 #11
    toth boer goats

    toth boer goats Moderator Staff Member Supporting Member

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    Re: Momma had goat in doghouse HELP!!

    I see ...you have received great advice....and you did the right thing.... :wink:


    Congrats...on the new babies.... :greengrin: :thumb:
     
    toth boer goats, Dec 23, 2009
    toth boer goats, Dec 23, 2009
  14. Dec 23, 2009 #12
    AlaskaBoers

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    Re: Momma had goat in doghouse HELP!!

    good job!

    congrats on the babies!!
     
    AlaskaBoers, Dec 23, 2009
    AlaskaBoers, Dec 23, 2009
  15. Dec 23, 2009 #13
    SterlingAcres

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    Re: Momma had goat in doghouse HELP!!

    Congrats on the babies! Can't wait to see pictures :)
     
    SterlingAcres, Dec 23, 2009
    SterlingAcres, Dec 23, 2009
  16. Dec 23, 2009 #14
    Iwantgoats

    Iwantgoats New Member

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    Re: Momma had goat in doghouse HELP!!

    This is the doe:
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    This is both, the buck on the left:
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    This is the buck:
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    The buck is suckling but only like slurp slurp then off, is this normal? He's active and up walking around.
     
    Iwantgoats, Dec 23, 2009
    Iwantgoats, Dec 23, 2009
  17. Dec 23, 2009 #15
    AlaskaBoers

    AlaskaBoers New Member

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    theyre cute! big size difference, just make sure that buck is eating and he should be fine
     
    AlaskaBoers, Dec 23, 2009
    AlaskaBoers, Dec 23, 2009
  18. Dec 23, 2009 #16
    StaceyRosado

    StaceyRosado Administrator Staff Member Supporting Member

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    Make sure he continues to eat -- little bits at a time is normal
     
    StaceyRosado, Dec 23, 2009
    StaceyRosado, Dec 23, 2009
  19. Dec 23, 2009 #17
    GotmygoatMTJ

    GotmygoatMTJ New Member

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    Congrats on the babies! :love: Their adorable.
     
    GotmygoatMTJ, Dec 23, 2009
    GotmygoatMTJ, Dec 23, 2009
  20. Dec 24, 2009 #18
    shanzone2001

    shanzone2001 New Member

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    Congratulations! They are adorable!
     
    shanzone2001, Dec 24, 2009
    shanzone2001, Dec 24, 2009
  21. Dec 24, 2009 #19
    toth boer goats

    toth boer goats Moderator Staff Member Supporting Member

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    I agree ..make sure you keep an eye.. on the little boy........

    They are so adorable..... Congrats... :wink: :love: :greengrin: :thumb:
     
    toth boer goats, Dec 24, 2009
    toth boer goats, Dec 24, 2009
  22. Dec 27, 2009 #20
    SterlingAcres

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    How cute!!!!! :D You're so lucky! I love their coloring especially.
     
    SterlingAcres, Dec 27, 2009
    SterlingAcres, Dec 27, 2009
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