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Old 03/17/13, 07:53 AM
 
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One of our nubians is due any day now.
Her udder is engorged/super full,( she gets way fuller than any of the other six doe's we have do)

I keep telling myself to not milk her until the kids get their colostrum.

But my compassion side tells me to relieve her.

What is the proper thing to do?
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Old 03/17/13, 08:15 AM
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Wait until you are sure she is in labor then go ahead and milk her.
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Old 03/17/13, 11:23 AM
 
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I usually milk off a little just about a pint and freeze it for emergencies. It's enough to relieve the pressure but still leaves plenty for the kids.
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Old 03/17/13, 11:51 AM
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Ditto. Milk off a bit.
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Old 03/17/13, 08:22 PM
 
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Thanks for the info, she kidded out three beautiful does this evening (two of them breach) ouch (they are all doing good!
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Old 03/17/13, 08:30 PM
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Thanks for the info, she kidded out three beautiful does this evening (two of them breach) ouch (they are all doing good!
Yeah! I have a LM due next week and I would take 3 beautiful does!!! Congrats!
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Old 03/18/13, 04:33 AM
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Old 03/18/13, 05:44 AM
 
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Ummmm...... 3 beautiful does???? Missing pics
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Old 03/18/13, 07:46 AM
 
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Ummmm...... 3 beautiful does???? Missing pics
Yeah they must be those ever elusive "invisible doelings" !!

For the original question..I too milk off just a bit to relieve pressure...hate seeing them super engorged. I worry about blown teats too!
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Old 03/18/13, 01:39 PM
 
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Ummmm...... 3 beautiful does???? Missing pics
a quick picture
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Old 03/18/13, 02:34 PM
 
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Look, they are real! And gorgeous too. Congrats, three doelings is even better than twin doelings!
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They are lovely!! Congrats!
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