Hi; When our goats are ready to freshen [give birth] their udder gets considerably bigger, their teats will be shiny quite a bit, and mucus slime will start coming out under the doe's [goat's] tail. I can't tell how big her udder is but it is tucked well up under her so may be bigger than it appears. I would keep close check on her and watch for any more changes especially for the mucus. My husband just looked at the picture and noticed what looks like mucus on her tail. He thinks you are looking at days rather than weeks. Good luck.
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Very good description and answer!If you see thick, white mucous, that is her plug. In that case, she could still hold on to her hostages for days. When you see clear, amber streaming mucous, Get Ready, Get Set, and GO!
When the goat has her babies she will lick them off if all goes as normal. Just make sure there is no film or any mucus covering the baby's nose so it can breathe. 99% of the time our mother goats did everything they are supposed to do. All went fine. The other 1% of them needed help of one kind or another. You will know when it happens. Good Luck.View attachment 64302 View attachment 64301 Hey there. My goat, Dolly is definitely approaching her due date! The problem is... we are unaware of when she bred, so we are stuck playing a seriously exciting guessing game! Please view photos and let me know your thoughts! Days or Weeks?!? That is my question!!
Here are some key notes:
- tail is hooking
- started noticing her bag up approximately 4 weeks ago
- this is her first time kidding
- I cannot feel her ligaments but haven’t been able to for 2/3 days.
Thank you in advance for all your help.
Good to know all went well. The babies are adorable! It makes me anxious for April to come when our Rosebud will have hers.View attachment 64599 View attachment 64600
To those of you who have been a part of Dolly Parton’s (and my) journey to her becoming a mommy, I would like to officially welcome Jolene and Shooter to the World!!! One girl who looks exactly like her daddy (Willie Nelson) and one boy who looks exactly like his momma!!
We moved them all inside the barn/shop to stay warm for the night but Dolly is already such an amazing mommy!!
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