Rudy kidded - hard birth but good ending - Fluffy pics

Hi all! Rudy, one of the new goats I got recently, is showing signs of labor now. Her udder practically doubled in size since yesterday, maybe even since this morning, as I find it hard to believe I wouldn't have noticed that this morning. No ligs, they were very very soft yesterday and soft the day before, and some white discharge.

She is also showing signs of discomfort, so I separated her and left her alone. I'll check on her periodically, since she's a FF and I want to ensure I do everything right this time.

Why do goats pick cold fronts to have kids in! We have a week of 70-80 degree weather after Hope drops her kids on a chilly night, and now here we are on the first day of another cold front . . . maybe she's just teasing me?

I'll keep you updated.

 

Re: Rudy showing signs of labor

I took a quick shot of her udder so you can see how BIG it is!! Especially compared to just a little while ago. She's still just in very early stages so I'll let her be for a while.

 

Re: Rudy showing signs of labor

Well, that was scary. My chest still feels tight.

The first baby presented with one leg back and she couldn't push him out so I opened the sack and helped her by pulling him out as she pushed. Beautiful little baby!

The second one had both legs back and I had to go in and get him out. I was so scared I wouldn't get it out in time and she was trying so hard. But out it came in the end!

Two beautiful, gorgeous little . . . boys! :angry:

But they are healthy and up on their feet and nursing and she is caring for them GREAT. She did such a wonderful job. I'm just glad I didn't mess up too much. I bounced her real well and she is just all squishy, so we're done.

Here we go:

First boy:





Second boy:



Both:

 

Re: Rudy kidded - hard birth but good ending

Yes I will be starting her on penn asap.

And yes, there is still Cowbell! She has always thrown triplets according to her last owner so maybe I'll get lucky then.

These are such gorgeous little kids, it was such a disappointment to see they were boys, but what matters is they and momma are healthy!

Edited to add: Trying not to brag a little, but I was pleased with myself. Even with the problems, I kept very cool and got them out without freaking. Thank goodness for all my experience with critters of all kinds giving birth! It was only after wards I felt like I was gonna have a heart attack!
:ROFL:

 

Re: Rudy kidded - hard birth but good ending

Poor Rudy was way more freaked than me. I felt so bad for her! I don't think she even realized she had a second kid until it started crying and I stuck it under her nose. But after that she dived right into cleaning them.

I sure hope I can find good homes for all these little boys . . . :shocked: