OK it could be a back leg i never intended for babies im sorry I don't know much
Goat having birthing issues
Hello all. I have a pygmy goat who when I purchased her I didn't know she was pregnant. After I realized it I did research and found some helpful info, but today she is giving birth she had one earlier with some problems but was able to push her out. She's got a twin in there with one leg poking out. It's been like this for 2 hours and I need to know what to do my vet can't come till tomorrow, the 1 leg is angled down and I checked i couldn't feel anything else. I wanted to bring the other leg out. She contracted so I gave a easy tug but was met with quite a bit of resistance. Can someone please tell me what I can do to help.
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If you can loop a cord around the lower jaw, it will help you to position the head correctly.
If the bottom of the hoof is facing upward, it is a back leg, and the kid is deliverable.
Its a front leg for sure I fell maybe a head but its so tight its up by or behind her little pelvic bone I'm trying to move it but I'm not getting anywhere . She's also too young to have babies i need to add that I'd why on earth they let her get bred
head is off to her right under her pelvis area I moved it a hair but I can't get on anything
I'm so sorry about this trauma - for the doe and for you. I know you are doing the very best that you can. I hate to tell you this, but if that kid is not delivered, both the doe and the kid will die. It IS possible to pull that kid with only one leg presenting - It's a really hard, hard pull; I've had to do it in the past. How long has your doe been struggling with this labor?
We are on 4 hours now maybe more
should I just pull to try to save her
That's too long! Doe must be exhausted. You'll have to sacrifice the kid if you want to save the doe.
OK just pull?
If you can push the kid IN a bit, you might be able to get the head/nose down toward the birth canal.
At this stage, I'd pull with all my might to get that kid out of there. Oh, how I wish I could help you!
When you pull, think of it as firm steady traction.
I'll try pushing in some first if it don't work ill pull this freaking sucks she's a pet so I want to do what I can for her
You are so brave and determined. I salute you, and send up prayers.
Yes just me
Awww, Sweetie! God bless you and give you strength!
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