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    This was the first one we were actually there for. I wasn't sure what we should do to assist or even if we should. Spice is an experienced momma so we hoped for the best.

    The black one died. I rubbed it a couple times to be sure it was moving and early on, it did. Notice that she only pays attention to the one that made it. Like she knew or something.

    After we turned the camera off we worked on the black one- cleared it's mouth, held it upside down, suctioned some of the crap out, rubbed it vigorously, etc. but it didn't make it.

    Any advice would be appreciated. We have had goats for almost 4 years now and we have a lot to still learn. TIA

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    sorry, I just could not watch that whole thing. That poor first born suffocated! The "sac" needs to be removed immediately so the lungs can clear and oxygen be taken in. Most goat births will break the sac during delivery, if that does not happen the human helpers should jump in and lend nature a hand. Sometimes those membranes are really tough. Handling the kids will not cause any harm and will not cause the doe to reject the kid. Spice ignored the first born cause she knew it was too late to save it. It's always a good idea to have a bunch of clean towels handy at kidding even just to help dry of the kids and get their circulation going by the rubbing of the towels.

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    • #3
      We had just came in from a run, so we weren't there when the first one was delivered anyways.

      So rip the living crap out of the membrane as soon as they plop out?
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      • #4
        At least clear the nose and mouth that's all it usually takes, so they can take a breath, but if the doe is busy with another kid, towling the membrane off helps the kid's initial circulation and gives them room to move legs, etc. If they don't, then turn upside down and pat gently on the chest area to start the lung fluid draining out. I've even reached in the mouth/throat and "fingered out" stuff if it seems real thick. Once they get a good enough breath to make a cry, they are on their way to being just fine. Usually it's the first born that need a hand as the second usually comes real quick and the doe just does not have time to tend properly to the 1st out. You notice in your video Spice was bitting off the membrane form the second one that was the closest to her, on top of the first kid. If you check a doe's rear end when she is getting close, (and you do keep a calander of her breeding, gestation (155 days m/l), and probable birthing,) she will pop her "plug", have a mucus discharge abut 24 hours in advance AND she will start bagging up, filling in her udder, with clostrum a few days before kidding. All depends on your situation and what you are willing to do. Yes, goats birthed for centuries without our help, but those were far different animals than the domesticated ones most of us have on the homestead.
        Last edited by goatlady; 07-31-2011, 06:09 PM.

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        • #5
          I worked at a mixed animal veterinary practice for ten years. You might want to get a bulb syringe, or a snot ****** as we always called them... like you use on babies, to clear their noses... Works great for clearing noses and throats of newborn critters. Probably not terribly useful for a calf, but definitely for small animals.

          *** oh my goodness! It filtered out the word s.u.c.k.e.r!

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          • #6
            Further complicating the problem is that we are never sure exactly when they are breed. I let the buck run with the herd versus keeping him separate and having to listen to him bally hu all the darn time :)

            I cleared the mouth, rubbed him vigorously with a towel, held upside down, etc. it's just obvious now that we didn't get to him fast enough.

            It's a heckuva way to learn, but it was a learning experience. Thanks for all the info.
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            • #7
              It stinks, but it is just part of having livestock. If you never lose any animals, you never had any to begin with or you just started!

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              • #8
                sorry you lost one....but thankful you didn't lose more.

                That is so awesome to see!! Thanks for sharing!
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                • #9
                  Thank you for the vido and all the good information.I learded something.

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