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Old 06/12/09, 03:45 PM
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How long between kids during delivery?
Hay all,
At noon today one of my does had a kid, I was so sure she would have at least two, but so far she has only had one. How long until I can safely assume she is done?? This is not her first time, but she did only have one that last go round. Thanks!
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Old 06/12/09, 03:58 PM
 
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Congratulations!!!! Did you see any afterbirth? Knotty looking stuff that the mom typically eats? If this is the case... you are done... if not keep an eye on her tonight.... and of course we want pictures
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Old 06/12/09, 04:02 PM
 
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Have you tried bouncing her?
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Old 06/12/09, 04:08 PM
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No afterbirth, and she is vary timid, she let me help pull the kid, (her perineum was really tight) but doesn't want me touching her now. She is in the birthing box, so I have access to her. Also she has not laid down since the kid (a buck) was born.
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Old 06/12/09, 04:21 PM
 
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OK... there still could be another one... lets hope the goat gurus come on line very soon Again, good luck!
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Old 06/12/09, 09:56 PM
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I guess shes done..she seems to be relaxing a bit, and no contractions or anything. I must have missed the afterbirth.
How do you post pix anyway??
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Old 06/12/09, 10:05 PM
 
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They can eat thru it very quickly...Anyways... does momma seen a bit more setteld down? If this is the case... you should be OK..... and pictures... please
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Old 06/13/09, 07:33 AM
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She might have ate the afterbirth when you wern't in the barn. If she is eating & acting OK, etc. then there was probly only 1 baby in there. Just keep an eye on her the next few days to make sure there's no change in how she acts or feels.
I have 1 doe that always just has 1 kid each time. Don't know why just must be her genetics I guess.
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