The Accidental Smallholder Forum
Livestock => Goats => Topic started by: Bluff on May 06, 2016, 01:16:48 pm
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We have a first time kidder just about on due date. A bit grotty round the back end but it looks more like scour than the start of kidding.
V dark and a bit grainy if you know what I mean.
Should I be worried?
Thanks
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Yes - if this is your first time and hers I would speak to the vet. Is she otherwise fit and fine and in herself? Does the discharge come from her anus (Diarrhoea) or the vulva (birthing fluids - which if dark brown indicate that kid(s) is in distress or dead inside. Is she trying to push?
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Thank you. No pushing yet but she is definitely acting a bit strange and pushing her head against the fence posts.
She seems ok
Eating etc
Will phone vet
Thanks again
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Pushing her head against the wall or similar is normal as she concentrates on kidding, but the discharge would worry me.
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Yep. That is what is bothering me too.
Phoned vet. Will call me back
Thanks again
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Hopefully all sorted now?
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Vet not called back :-[. That's the second time now.
Anyway phoned a goat guru friend who suggested worming and coppering. We don't hold antibiotics or we would do that too.
She is hiding in the house right now. I am sure she is kidding
Looks like it's going to be a long night!!
Thank you for asking
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Hope all is well and you have good news for us in the morning.
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How did it all go? Did the vet call back at all? :)
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So sorry. Only just managed to get into wifi. She is much improved but no kids yet. However looks like the wormer and / or copper helped.
Thank you again for advice and support