I'm going to be kidding!

JDog1222 · #1 02/28/11, 02:59 PM

OK, I should have been here asking questions sooner and reading earlier. I just locked my first doe in the barn this morning because she must have just lost her mucus plug. I thought she was in labor, LOTS of mucus. Nothing has happened since then. How long should I expect her to go into labor after that? I have assisted many animal births before, but not goats. All helpful info is appreciated.
Thanks
Jill

Backfourty,MI. · #2 02/28/11, 03:04 PM

If it was just her mucus plug they can do that up to a few weeks before kidding. Is the goo a long strand like hanging way down or just a little bit?
Is she having contractions or any signs of labor yet?

JDog1222 · #3 02/28/11, 05:47 PM

It was opaque goo, not clear, hanging down about 3”. Bag seems full, somewhat warm, but not bursting.

Thanks!