That’s when I’ll separate them if I haven’t already. And congrats on your beautiful new babies! One other thing that I’ve found invaluable is to keep a notebook with “labor notes” from each year’s kidding. “Molly” is only a year old and is a twin. I’ve seen both…bagging up before and after, so I never use that as a for sure sign. Basically if you want to know, if you want to care, if you want to be the best care giver. If you see a long string of mucus, then you’ll be having goat babies very soon, so stay close to home for a while. Im not exactly sure when she was “bred” but i noticed today that when i fed the herd she was hollering at the near by goats to get them away from her, and she was sorda hunching her lower back into an arch like shape, and breathing heavily. Our goat Jilly Bean is pregnant she is due anytime now. A buck and a doe. Their whole systems get out of whack. It’s getting interesting and, again, we really appreciate all the information on this page (and others). She also doesn’t have a big udder or discharge though! She’s getting a lot closer to birth at this time. But its all good. One of my gals has a definite red, puffy… loose vulva. http://www.fiascofarm.com has a ton of good article about kidding–I think you’ll find their stuff helpful. I have a milking/birthing question- my girls are due march 18 and both are being milked 1x per day. If you have roosters I wouldn’t leave it on at night though- unless you normally wake up at 4 am! One of ours (our black one)we knew she was pregnant when we bought her however the other (our light brown one) didn’t show any signs of being pregnant at all! Before I got my Alpacas I took a day course on “birthing” and believe me, it was extremely helpful with some of the births that I had to deal with as well as helping a few other Alpaca breeders who were in a situation and didn’t know what to do. Thanks for your page, Im awaiting my first kidding as well and getting a little tired as it has been 6 days with my 2 does showing signs of nearly delivery time!! I spent all last week watching for signs of labor but none have been really accurate! 2 first timers!! Goat unable to stand, legs seem very weak. Do goats ever stop and start labor? Hi! Their ligaments have started becoming softer in the past month. Great list! Sometimes their eyes seem to almost “glaze over” and they get sort of a faraway look. Thank you for your understanding. If the mother didn’t have enough nutrients during her pregnancy that could easily be it. We had no idea when she was due and not positive she was pregnant. That’s the easy part. If you know your goat’s personality, you might notice that she just isn’t acting like herself. These are all great tips! I believe my nubian doe is in labor as we speak. Your goats might show all of these signs– or NONE of them! Her ligaments thin out about 24 hours prior to labor setting in, she hollows out and drops and bags up to. We … Good luck with your farm family and best wishes to you! She is urinating often, her stomach tenses up for a little bit then relaxes, she buts her head against the wall, her ligaments are softening, she made a weird noise I never heard before{ not the typical baah sound},she is more clingy to us right now. Now I’m ready for this year of new kids. She hasn’t had any contractions but she is trying to eat the wood on her stall, is rubbing her head against things, pawing, and licking her belly. The doe was not at all friendly and so stressed with me being around I couldn't help at first, she layed in the corner to kid and by the time she got up and moved around so I could see the kids head was already out up to his shoulders, no legs. Since this was my first time, what should I have done differently? I researched and it said 4-5 hours. For example, my goats only show discharge in the immediate hours before birth, but I know other goats have mucus for weeks before the big event. Her tail isn’t lifting at all and she keeps squatting to urinate even though she does urinate some of the times she only has a few drops at other times but she is squatting every 5 mins Im not sure if this could be that kidding is going to happen very soon or not since this is her first. Not always even on either side. I really enjoyed reading your signs. Also- do you have a post with a “birthing box” type theme? Do first time mamas do a good job of cleaning up and taking care of their babies? The babies(at birth, they came out kicking but never took a breath on their own). Also she’s kind of walking slower then the rest of the herd. , I have a goat she is pg it’s any day she has been puffy for awhile you can feel something there is that normal don’t want to loose the kids, My Pygmy’s nipples have just started to drop. Also they have to have stimulation to relieve themselves. We’ve had 3 sets of preemies in the last week. you have to pay attention, make notes (like she said) and care. It was not until late July that we finally did. Still waiting on the other 2. I got a oops baby I bought my goat at the end of November last year to find out I bought her pregnant. I’m so glad I ran across your site. Heidi’s belly has started to drop and her tail has started to look different the past day or two. This will be my first experiencing kidding but im concerned not sure if this is normal or not but my doe rose udder was full and tight these past weeks and I went to the barn today and its empty idk if that’s means she’s going to Kidd soon or what?? Pre-Labor/Late Pregnancy All goats are different. Wasted too much time hauling to the vet. -I gave her her breakfast and she just stared at me and wouldnt eat until I coaxed her to and then she cried the whole 2 minutes that she ate. First stage labor begins at the end of a 144- to 155-day pregnancy. My goats came from CAE free herds but b/c I have not tested the goats yet myself, I do want to be safe by removing the babies from the mamas and bottle feeding. The woman I bought her from said she normally always has 3! She is getting very restless. The kids bond well with their moms and the nannies seem to allow us to bond as well without bottle feeding. We have been raising boer goats for over 5 years now and every year I question what I know! Well, No babies yet. The next two were saved. She’s peeing alot, biting her side, her sides have been hollow since i got her and her vagina seems poofier then ever. Goats have two cord-like ligaments that run along either side of the very rear portion of their spine towards their tail. Always wash your hands. So. Momma ended up with triplets and I only had to help with the last one. Still waiting to be sure it took, but if it did, I’m going to be coming back to this post a LOT! Thanks for being completely awesome. My Nubian goat is due very soon. It’s quite difficult to give you a list of definitive signs, since each goat is so very different! Overnight, she gave birth to twins! I gave him nutridrench and got him in a warm car. Too late to push him back in. Her milk bags are full,teets pointing to the ground, she is showing every sign for the last 2 weeks and nothing kinda threw me off today when I felt them. This is her first pregnancy. It is now the end of December and I’m about to put a roller skate under one, she has dropped so low. Last year all our does gave birth in the afternoon or evening. Now we’re waiting on our 2nd doe of 4 to give birth anytime:), Congrats on your triplets! Also she started bunching over today , really weird. This our first year at having fresheners. They get hay, kelp, minerals and carrots (as milking stand bait ) and baking soda. How resilient are the kids when they are born? The baby died a few days later. Any time that a goat separates themselves from the herd, is a sign that something is up! If your goat has them every time they kid, they should probably not be used for breeding. The only tip I might add is if your barn/shed is somewhat close to your house you can use a baby monitor to help with knowing when they are in labor. But all did very well. but not as much. This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. I’m keeping my fingers crossed that she kids as smoothly this year as she did last year for the original owners, who I got her from last summer. I will say though, do not completely count on that. My biggest worry is that we will not be home and the babies will come during bad weather. All I can say is they must have had a craving. - Answered by a verified Large Animal Vet. As you witness more births, you will begin to notice changes and similarities among your girls. Thanks in advance; A worried momma. We have three pygmy does and a male two of the does are twin sisters that are just now one and the other one is three years old. . Anything you could say would be helpful. -She keep nipping her sides. But she gave me no sign till it was to late. I have 5 of the cute little guys. That night at about 6pm, we checked on her and knew she was in labor (what we thought early stages based on all the pictures and all we read! I have only seen one birth. I’m so anxious and don’t want her to kid alone but I’m not sure when it will be, I’m wondering if she’s going into labor soon. I bought 4 pygmy does a month ago.was told the one was due 1/29.he saw her bred.Well almost a month later no babies.Her udder has been huge an leaking for a week.Hay was stuck to her but this am so I think she must be having some stringing.Her tail is limp.Wish I hav known her longer so I could gage this better.I appreciate everyone’s advice.I also don’t feel like a nut anymore for worrying.Thanks for the sanity check.Janice. She stayed apart for a few days and hen the buck, Tomball mounted her. Sometimes goats will give birth standing and others will do it laying down. Thanks for you blog, great info! Hoosier your doe was what reminded me of all this. We always watch too for any problems such as if the dam doesn’t progress within the hour that she started to labor, call the vet. I am glad I found your list because she had discharge 2 days ago. We are due for bad storms, more snow and just real iffy weather over the next couple of days. Almost the same thing happened to me! Does anyone know how big a pygmy baby usually is and if twins and triplets are earlier? This is our first kidding and I hope they get better than this. We always watch too for them to latch on and nurse and to also defecate. Lol. Fias Co Farms is a great resource! Sort of a “now you can actually see their udders” kind of change. As you can see from the photo, I can pinch my fingers together and almost reach completely around the goat’s tail. It’s her first kidding and mine, too. . Then I noticed that the doe was acting strange and thought there might be a second baby. Anything you can tell me would help thanks. I have been checking her several times a day. I am a first time gma i guess you would say .. Ive delivered hundreds of puppies and rabbits but never any goats i currently have a pygmy a nubian boar cross and a fainting goat all three are preggers .. Buttercup my pyg lost her tail lig yesterday and my fainting goat oreo today im worried because the lady i bought the goats from said they were bred in july well if thats true they were due 3 weeks ago ? Not all deliveries are positive. My pygmy goat Tilly is due anytime now. Last time she kidded it was freezing November! I just got into goats ( and love them) I just send my nannie to a buck and we are getting her back at the end of the month but anyway . Usually she is flighty, hence Heidi Flighty. But if you don't see at least 1 foot, you need to go in and find one and make sure it can come out. Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge and experience on what to look for when kidding is about to begin. But still no Kid. Hi, I also use a baby monitor. Your site was instrumental in making this birthing experience a joy. To be quite honest, I really had a hard time writing this post. (why is still a mystery) None of the moms seemed ready to have babies. Hope my observations help someone with their goats birthing experience. Her tendons still are still normal and she has milk dripping from her udder. I’ve put together a list of signs that will give you a little bit of a hint as to when those much anticipated babies will arrive. This goat already had at least 8 pushes not big but big enough to know for sure she IS pushing. I too needed a refresher on signs if labor! But, if it just happens once, then it’s relatively simple to fix. How to Tell Your Goat is in Labor. He gasped for air and I knew I was losing him. This time I’ve had 2 babies born dead in the sac, another weak and only lasted about 4 hours. . We had a male in with the female for a while and if she is pregnant she is expected at the end of March she has been days she eats a lot some days she don’t I’m unsure if she is going to be a mummy or not never had a goat before it is all new to me but she’s holding her tail down for the past week and then doing a little scraping the ground with her hooves. I just walked out and checked our girls after reading your article and I have two who are swollen and starting to have some discharge. There is a lot more info on pregnant does on this page too: http://fiascofarm.com/goats/milking.htm, I have 2 first time pregnant nanny goats, Cinnamon and Sugar. We just had our first kidding last week (very exciting!). I agree with all of them. We have a goat due anytime now. Velma and Daphney’s aren’t quite as far along their bellies are still higher and we don’t think they are carrying twins, if they are they are smaller, unless they gain more weight in the last weeks. I do this when they’re not eating and also give them a good dose of the probiotic paste. She also paws the gate to her pen. she is young too. I’ve glanced over all the comments, but haven’t noticed anyone with the Tennessee Fainting goats! However, I think she might be in labor. Ugh. My doe is expecting triplets for the second year. This is also fairly close to what we looked for in our dairy cow as we waited for her to deliver. She has trouble getting up and down, now she won’t touch her feed. This is the first time I’ve raised any goats, but I’m very excited about it. Great post. How Protecting Wildlife Helps Stop Child Labor And Slavery : Goats and Soda Food in supermarkets is increasingly connected to child labor and trafficking. She is now oozing out clear mucus – just a little bit. The author, Suzanne Gasparotto, hereby grants to local goat publications and club newsletters, permission to reprint articles published on the Onion Creek Ranch website under these conditions: THE ARTICLE MUST BE REPRODUCED IN ITS ENTIRETY AND THE AUTHOR'S NAME, ADDRESS, AND CONTACT INFORMATION MUST BE INCLUDED AT THE BEGINNING OF THE REPRINT. Oh jeeze. :'(. You’ll also notice that I didn’t really specify a time frame on any of the signs. Sounds like she is right on target Alex- best of luck as a new goat grandma! When I see a thick discharge, I usually know that kidding is very close for my goats. I am thinking it has to do with the smaller area I confined the mama goats to this time around, and I’ve remedied that; however, my question has to do with the 2 dead in sacs. I have found in the past two kiddings I have been presant to . So I thought I’d run get me a snack and just check in at the house. Sounds like her time is close! Some deliver as early as 142 days, and some goats take as long as 155 days. The first time this happened with her would have been her second cria that she had. Maybe contractions???? It is cold outside and won’t warm up until Tuesday (30 during day and 7 at night) and Wednesday which would be better (34 for the day and 28 at night). I really fell in love with this little guy. 2nd year in and my blondie and maddie have me messed up! If he had one that was docile or would not take a breath, he did all the things you mentioned and as a last resort put 1/2 teaspoon or less on its tongue. THANKS!!! She looks swollen too! Having a bit of a crisis at the moment as my 2 goats Nelly & Sally are due anytime now and my hubby is at work and im all on my own. Went out to feed at 6 am and i could hear a baby goat. Thanks for all your info! Oh no– you aren’t crazy– all goat mamas are inclined to worry. A doe in active labor should have started contractions as soon as you went in trying to push you back out. We are hoping for no problems and will post on here as progress happens. ), and which baby belonged where…. On the following morning I started checking on her every hour. Thanks. lol) and I’m a little worried. The first one is showing many of these signs – will it be more difficult for an older doe having her first kid? Second thing I learned is that you have to pull it out. AND its going to be my first expirense too. I was told that the sooner we remove the babies after birth, the easier it is for the mama. I wasn’t gone long at all. Maggie, Dec 28, 2012. I have a Nigerian dwarf goat she’s a year and a half old and caring at least twins I took her to the vet when I first got her I got her back March 3 took her to the vet and they said she was pregnant with these twins possibly more 1 April she was swollen her volva both swollen I have a pass and some discharge and here it is now off that 19th of May and she still has not had her babies yet I had to get a little worried IWas told she was bred around Thanksgiving she should have had her babies already if she was bred around Thanksgiving and still nothing so even if I counted 21 days out from when she was supposed to have bread and maybe she bread the second time she would still be late need help. This has been very helpful. Thiamine is very safe to give as an injectable (give Sub-Q) and you should consult your vet on how much to give. Goat sexually mature: From 4 to 6 months. I have 4 pregnant Nigerian Dwarf does and this will be their first kidding experience…. Once you are at it for a while and doing well with birthing, you’ll be having others calling on you for advice and help with delivering their babies! Maggie, Dec 28, 2012. She have been in pen since first of the year so been going nutz. They are truly darling and maybe one day I’ll think of maybe getting a few myself so we can have our own wonderful milk and milk to make soap with . When i got to her i realized there were two babies, just bion stll wet and getting cold. I have more kidding to go, and I don’t want any more deaths, obviously. I’m reading lots of articles like “8 Signs that Your Goats May Be In Labor“, and checking the girls daily. She is very large and has already dropped.I’m not sure how to tell. We have 4 boer does that are showing a lot of these signs. My mama’s belly is hanging very low now, but she doesn’t seem to have any milk in her sac. This process usually lasts about 12 hours for goats that are kidding for the first time, but every goat is different.During this stage the goat will be restless. I think im more nervous then my girls. At the time that Mom got out the dog was also barking. Knowing the signs of goat labor also alerts you to be available in case the doe should need your help. She is also brushing her sides against the hay bails and she is pushing her bottom against it too. I prefer to just give my goats hay/grass, but many folks do give grain. We have 3 does and 2 bucks all housed with our miniture donkey. This girl never goes off her feed and because she never shows the same signs twice I’m always second guessing myself! All of my kids watched and were amazed. Ijust got her a little over a month ago.She is very pregnant, I just font know how far. . I’m glad you found them in time. Her mom had triplets and rejected her. Our very first kidding season occurred when I was just a few days postpartum with Prairie Baby. Learn which crops are best for your garden, plus a step-by-step process so you know exactly WHEN and HOW to plant them! When we bought her we were told she was due at the end of December. Turned out one was a boy and the girl was pregnant. This morn i came out and she was so vocal i thought right its time but again siting in my chair and ni babies lol. Our cat seems completely amazed by the goats and has always been out with them. Copyright © 2021 The Prairie Homestead  •  All rights reserved  •  Site Design by Emily White Designs, 10 Tricks to Stop Your Milk Cow from Kicking, Save time & money as you build your homestead with my, each season has been a learning experience, Six Lessons Learning from Kidding Last Year, http://srkindredspirits.blogspot.com/2011/09/nigerian-dwarf-baby-goats.html, Anytime Now…we’ll have a new kid on the block | Tales from Moon Meadow Homestead. I will become a goat mama this summer… 2 pregnant nanny. Neutering early prevents the growth of aggressive behavior and nasty billy goat smells. I can't tell which one it was. You don’t need to worry about her due date, if she is pregnant. Thanks so much for the advise, and i will keep you posted x. I am devastated! Grab the full-color cover crop PDF here (it includes my weekly Homestead Toolbox Newsletter, which gets rave reviews from busy homesteaders!)-->. Very impressed with the information on this website. And this is the first time in the three years that we have had goats that I actually witnessed a birth (I usually missed it by minutes). Hope everything goes smoothly for you. Is it the change in her hormones or just a sex crazed very LARGE Nubian buck? And should they get some kind of supplements while preggo and milking? Currently we have five does who are close to kidding, howeve our eleven year old is the most worrysome. He saved about half that way. Last week she her utters sermed to get more baggy , she was laying down some pressing her head agianst things one morning her tale area got really loose but I could still feel ligaments I now can put my fingers around her tail but still ligaments there! The important thing is simply that she keeps eating, which is always important with goats, regardless of whether or not they’re pregnant. We are guessing Heidi will have her kids this Friday or by next Friday, depending on whether or not the Full Moon effects goats like it does cows and usually humans. The leg is fine now. We got her from a relative and always has been odd. Hope it all goes perfectly for you! My does would lay down most of the day and would be verry noisy and wouldnt eat. They have since gotten over the complications and are doing great. However, I’ve heard that some goats show discharge for several weeks before going into labor, so I’m not sure how helpful this sign will be. (You must log in or sign up to reply here. I don’t think my husband is going to keep any of the kids .I do hope this works out .My husband turned our home into a small farm last year after going blind a few years ago and starting with rabbits. Goats are designed by nature to be constantly on the move, searching for bits of food, twigs leaves and plants that they nibble as the herd moves forward. How often do you check on them? Lomg teats, great mom w/help. Their eyes will be very wide and glaced over. Do you have any suggestions or advice for us, we are really attached to this sweet old goat. We were all sorry we missed the actual event, but realized animals having being doing this forever by themselves and most cases all go well!! I’m afraid you’ll probably just have to wait! A vet is the best option, but isn’t always possible. This, however, is our first time owning, breeding, and kidding. Sounds like she could be very close! We had most of the listed symptoms with our for, but she had her triplets within 20 minutes of active labor. I went back to check an hour later and again the white discharge happened. The lady thinks the baby died from the bute given to sedate the mom enough to set the leg. They were bred in September and October and are very healthy and happy goatie goats I really enjoyed all the comments and “tips” to check for as they progress. The vet has sewn her closed and we are all on edge waiting for the first sign of labor so we can be sure to untie her in time. My boyfriends family likes to say the goats wait for everyone to leave the house EXCEPT the one person least capable (usually a new boy/girl friend) and then they deliver. mildly stressful to say the least…, Being sleep deprived and overwhelmed as a first time mama myself, I had a hard time keeping track of who was getting colostrum, whose milk had come in (including mine! for this subject specifically you could have a goat show no signs and another show every single one of them. Well, Aran fooled me. This is my first official kidding season, we own 8 does, 2 bucks. She lived and is healthy as can be and is a beautiful young female herself now. Just nervous and anxious to finally see our babies and start our bigger farm. I have 12 goats, all pregnant, 5 have delivered so far. However, each season has been a learning experience and I know there are many first-time goat mamas out there who are anxiously awaiting their first kids this spring. It is nearly midnight. She had a few signs here and there. Occasionally during her labors, my goat Cinnamon will walk over to a fence or wall and press her forehead into it for a second or two. And since I read your post I think the weight is dropping lower. Every year she has different signs. Very sneaky, not many signs and will pop … My other pregnant goat Lilly is due to kid soon also. Thanks Thea, http://www.fiascofarm.com has a bunch of good info on kidding–just try to stick close to home when they are due–but usually they do just fine without our help. We do prefer kids to be with their nannies much more though! I am afraid we might lose the nannie or kids . Luckily. Goat producers have told me that these vaccines don't work well with goats. As far as the grain, it depends on who you talk too. First of all, love your blog! Since they are our milk source I would like to milk as long as possible- but not compromise the babies nutrition. How exciting Amy! My family and i are first time pygmy goat owners. I will not make this mistake again. I bottle fed him and he slept on my chest all night. I took in Ginger and a whether called Fred. It looks like Mama is about ready, but not sure. I brought his to be with his mom during the day but he just slept the whole day. They are remote and have sound too. I have Nubians and due to Tx.
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