Got to be Superman (woman) today!

Jcran · #1 02/06/11, 07:20 PM

Last year I sold one of my favorite doelings to a good friend...this boer doe is a looker. anyhow, she was due to kid and my friend was out of town with her hubby until last night. When she got home she noticed a big personality change in the doe and realized she was probably going to kid. She called at 7 and we talked a bit and I concurred that she was probably in early labor. This morning at 7:30 the friend called sobbing. She'd been up with the doe until 4:30 and the doe had been pushing but no babies. I had not bothered to tell her that over 30 minutes hard labor was bad and to call me. So my 11-year old and I RACED (I clocked 70 on our little country road) over there. I coached my daughter to swing those babies even if there were no heartbeat, respirations, etc. because our friend had so been looking forward to live babies. I was expecting the worst. We texted her to have hot water ready and when we got there we sudsed up and I went in...BIG BUTT, no legs. Got the kid's back legs out easily enough and pulled out a small doeling, then a BIG BUCK with his head back, got him turned and presented right, then a final feel and way down deep was another BIG doeling with a normal presentation. We handed babies off to "swingers" and all three were breathing and normal! We gave shots, bolused mom (poor thing was so tired, she fell asleep cleaning babies off, head swung back over her kids at her flank), and got all three babies a big drink of colostrum. We went back over at noon to give mom some oxytocin as she hadn't passed her afterbirth, but of course she had by the time we got there, so she just got a well-deserved shot of banamine, and some vit b complex. They'll monitor her temp this week and start Penicillin if needed but thank goodness she is well, and being a really good mom to her triplets!

Backfourty,MI. · #2 02/06/11, 07:57 PM

What a Great story Joan & I love the happy ending kind! Your friend is so lucky that you live close & were home to help! They will just love the peices out of those little babies too I bet!

The Tin Mom · #3 02/06/11, 08:16 PM

Wow! Great job! Wish I had someone as experienced close by. Right now I am just praying like crazy that we don't have any issues!!!!

julieq · #4 02/06/11, 08:51 PM

Great job Joan! Well done indeed.

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Originally Posted by The Tin Mom

Wow! Great job! Wish I had someone as experienced close by. Right now I am just praying like crazy that we don't have any issues!!!!

If you don't have another experienced breeder nearby, then next best thing is to have someone available by cell phone who can give advice and encouragement.

stormywood · #5 02/06/11, 08:54 PM

let me shake your hand, great job

Oat Bucket Farm · #6 02/06/11, 11:39 PM

That is so great! I haven't ever had anything more than two trying to come out at once and I had to push one back and make it wait its turn. I do have my vet if there is a traffic jam I can't sort out and he knows goats, so it helps ease the worry a bit.

Jcran · #7 02/07/11, 12:13 AM

The best advice I ever got was to shut my eyes...then for some reason, it seems easier to visualize what part of the baby is presenting. We were just so happy the kids hadn't died yet. Last year I was lucky enough to be at a 4-Hers house when her doe kidded. Her mom sensed something wrong and she was right. I went in and just the BACK (picture kid bent over with all legs pointing the wrong way) presented. But we were THERE and the doe and kid were still full of energy. Today I was so scared that the kids might have already died. I can't remember when the first time I got brave enough to "go in" was ('cause anything more than 5 minutes ago is a distant memory at my age), but I don't think anyone should be afraid to do it if it means saving a baby. It would sure be nice to have a situation where an experienced person could show someone how to do it, but usually one doesn't PLAN for these kinds of things to happen, does on, LOL. It just made me happy to help my friend; she is one of those people that does so much for everyone around her that it felt good to reciprocate for once!

Gaby Rose · #8 02/07/11, 12:39 AM

SUPERWOMAN!! Nice work! So glad you were able to help! Thanks for the advice on closing your eyes.

Cheribelle · #9 02/07/11, 05:06 AM

Wow, good job!

nehimama · #10 02/07/11, 07:12 AM

Good for you! So happy it turned out well. Give yourself a big hug. (I'm sure your friend already did!)

Minelson · #11 02/07/11, 06:29 PM

Woo-Hoo! Jcran to the rescue! (and daughter!) Very good job

LaManchaPaul · #12 02/07/11, 08:15 PM

Great job Jcran. Could I have your phone number and you just zip on over here when I have birthing problems? I HATE that job!

I helped a neighbor's goat a few weeks ago with terrible presentations! I'll try closing my eyes next time... thanks for the tip.

Ranger · #13 02/07/11, 08:44 PM

Good job!! When I was in the goat and sheep business before, I would close my eyes when I had to go after a baby. I think it helped to shut out all the distractions.

Goat Servant · #14 02/07/11, 09:39 PM

SuperCran & Sidekick