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tizaala

  • Joined Mar 2011
  • Dolau, Llandrindod Wells,Powys
Another loss
« on: April 11, 2013, 04:06:59 pm »
Our 2nd maiden kidder B S , Adienna  kidded 10 minutes ago twins 1 of each, tragically the little girl was still born and I couldn't revive her , I tried everything, the young billy is another fine healthy baby.
So far we have :
2 BT billies
1 BT nanny
3 BS billies.


and still got 2 BT nannies to kid , lets hope they are all girls.
2 nd tragedy this week , I'll be glad to get it over and done with.



Dogwalker

  • Joined Nov 2011
Re: Another loss
« Reply #1 on: April 11, 2013, 06:08:00 pm »
Oh dear, I'm so sorry. 
Let's hope for a few healthy girls to finish with.

Dan

  • The Accidental Smallholder
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  • Joined Oct 2007
  • Carnoustie, Angus
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Re: Another loss
« Reply #2 on: April 11, 2013, 07:23:52 pm »
Really sorry to hear that Doug,  :fc: for the rest.

jaykay

  • Joined Aug 2012
  • Cumbria/N Yorks border
Re: Another loss
« Reply #3 on: April 11, 2013, 07:32:07 pm »
Hope it all goes well from here on in  :fc:

goosepimple

  • Joined May 2010
  • nr Lauder, Scottish Borders
Re: Another loss
« Reply #4 on: April 11, 2013, 08:29:29 pm »
Och that's bad luck tizz, all the best to you  :fc:   :goat:
registered soay, castlemilk moorit  and north ronaldsay sheep, pygmy goats, steinbacher geese, muscovy ducks, various hens, lots of visiting mallards, a naughty border collie, a puss and a couple of guinea pigs

sokel

  • Joined Jun 2012
  • S W northumberland
Re: Another loss
« Reply #5 on: April 11, 2013, 09:08:43 pm »
Sorry you have lost another one, its always the nannys  :-\ We lost 1 nanny kid (stillborn) and have 6 Billies and 4 nannys here
Graham

Mammyshaz

  • Joined Feb 2012
  • Durham
Re: Another loss
« Reply #6 on: April 11, 2013, 09:35:37 pm »
 :bouquet: really sorry to hear. Hope the last few do you proud  :fc:

Brucklay

  • Joined Apr 2010
  • Perthshire
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Re: Another loss
« Reply #7 on: April 11, 2013, 10:12:25 pm »
So sorry for you - lots of luck and  :fc:  for the last two
Pygmy Goats, Shetland Sheep, Zip & Indie the Border Collies, BeeBee the cat and a wreak of a building to renovate!!

Roxy

  • Joined May 2009
  • Peak District
    • festivalcarriages.co.uk
Re: Another loss
« Reply #8 on: April 13, 2013, 11:27:51 am »
So sorry.  Hope things go well from now on  I have found with twins, its often the case the female is weaker, and smaller.  Have lost a few myself over the years.  Old sheep farmers taught me a few tricks, such as tickling up each nostril with a piece of straw, and swinging the kid by the back legs a few times.  Believe me, I have tried all sorts with a lifeless kid, and sometimes you see a sign of life for your efforts. To be honest, anything is worth a go at a time like this.  You obviously did all you could, but its still very sad to lose an animal.

tizaala

  • Joined Mar 2011
  • Dolau, Llandrindod Wells,Powys
Re: Another loss
« Reply #9 on: April 13, 2013, 02:06:16 pm »
Thanks all, another good tool to have on standby is a turkey baster to gently suck the fluids from noses and mouths.

 

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