Thank you I'm putting new gloves on to pull shes pretty well spent I just hope I don't hurt her too bad
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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Oh, it WILL hurt, and her cries will be heart breaking, but you HAVE TO get that kid out!
God be with you, Brave One!
Thank you for all your help. Unfortunately pulling didn't work, I tried for hours pushing moving etc . Its 130am now. The last time I tried to pull the kids leg wasn't good. Prior to me trying for hours I tried to take her to a 24hr vet but they told me they didn't deal with livestock to call a livestock vet. Ofcourse I exhausted that before I came on here and asked for help. They couldn't be here till tomorrow. So I made the hard decision to put her down so she wouldn't suffer anymore. Its been a rough night. But I do appreciate everyone jumping on to help me. I wish I could have gotten it right.
Thank you again.
Thank you again.
I've been following but staying out of the way - just wanted to say how very sorry I am. You really were a champion and were getting the best help and advice. You were up against a terrible situation and did your very best for your girl. I am so very very sorry.
I'm so sorry for your loss. You did all that was humanly possible. I commend you for your courage and determination in a horrible situation.
I am so sorry. You tried your best.
Thank you all. I really appreciate it. I don't know exactly what happened. But I'm greatful for the assistance while I was trying!
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