yearling down

Dale, so sorry to hear about your doe. I lost a doe this way. Many times they fold their head when they are about to die. It is really sad. The last thing, stretched out, is usually from laying on their side and making a running motion with their feet. I'd make a habit of checking eyelids and gums. One good idea is to learn to do your own fecals....something I have on my list of things to do. Once she was down, there probably wasn't much you could do. Don't beat yourself up about it. I've read that some people are having trouble with Barber Pole Worm and it is becoming resistant to the chemical dewormers. Also, we found out our problem was from whipworm and lungworm. It really helps to know what is going on. The lungworm was causing parasitic pneumonia plus severe anemia. I had a necropsy done to find out this info. I'd consider doing that if I were you. I saved several other does after I lost two of them b/c I had the necropsy done. It is hard telling how many I'd have lost if I never found out the problem. The other thing is, sometimes you lose one. It is part of raising animals so don't blame yourself. Again, so sorry you lost her. That is always difficult.