First time Momma

[Latestarter]

Just as a precaution, the babies will very quickly be mobile and looking for trouble. You might want to consider narrowing the openings between those lower boards or tacking on some fencing on the inside to prevent the kids from getting their heads/bodies stuck in there. Also, if you have water in a bucket for her, please take it up off the floor and hang it so she can drink but the kid can't accidentally fall in and drown. Waiting along with you

 

[nstone630]

I did feel the ligs then...I realize now how much I should have handled her when we first got her, she's a tough cookie to let me touch her without assistance. I'll make sure I don't make that mistake again with the kids or any new goats I bring home. I'll wrap them in a hug every day if needed to get them more comfortable to human contact. lol

As far as the fence goes, I have some fencing wire that I can easily tack to the outside of that! Thank you so much for the tip!! I do already have her water bucket hanging so the kid/kids will not be able to get in it.

Also, just got the call about her fecal sample. She shows some Strongyle eggs. 425 eggs per gram to be exact. The vet says since we do not have an exact on how far along she is, that it would be best to dose with Ivermectin after kidding. The said it could be up to 1 day after. Thoughts??

 

[Green Acres Farm]

Ivermectin is safe for pregnant does.

 

[Goat Whisperer]

She isn't at a dangerously high count, I think you'd be fine to wait until after she kids.

Ivermectin is safe during pregnancy, but I do try to avoid giving things while they are pregnant. Didn't the vet think she was due soon? What is her CDT status?

Forgot to mention- the ultrasound might have showed a single but there is still a chance another kid was hiding

 

[Hens and Roos]

if you can be with your doe when she kids, it will help her bond with you. One of our does was very standoffish when we 1st got her, we were able to be there for kidding and she bonded pretty well to us.

Good luck, it's exciting!

 

[nstone630]

She isn't at a dangerously high count, I think you'd be fine to wait until after she kids.

Ivermectin is safe during pregnancy, but I do try to avoid giving things while they are pregnant. Didn't the vet think she was due soon? What is her CDT status?

Forgot to mention- the ultrasound might have showed a single but there is still a chance another kid was hiding

CDT Status?

And @Hens and Roos my husband said the same thing, that maybe after this she will be a bit different. I hope so. She's so skiddish now. Thanks!!!

 

[nstone630]

Ok just did my research on the CDT so I don't sound so ignorant. I believe they were both given vaccines when we got them. But nothing since.

What is the schedule for that?

 

[Green Acres Farm]

Ok just did my research on the CDT so I don't sound so ignorant. I believe they were both given vaccines when we got them. But nothing since.

What is the schedule for that?

You can get the CD/T shot at Tractor Supply if you have one.

For adults who haven't had their CD/T yet, you give one dose, then ~3-4 weeks layer, you give a second dose. A single dose is given annually after that.

Typically, moms-to-be are given a CD/T 30 days before their due date.

Kids are given a dose at 4, 8, 12 weeks, 6 months, then annually after that.

The CDT vaccine provides protection against Tetanus and Clostridium Perfringens.

 

[Goat Whisperer]

@Green Acres Farm is correct, but I only give kids two doses. I don't know of anyone who gives it 4 times in the first year. I give it at 3-4 weeks and again in about 4 weeks after that as does everyone I know.

The CDT is only affective in the prevention of clostridium perfringens C, D, and tetanus. There are other perfringens, but they aren't a very common issue. Although I'm seeing more farms have to vaccinate against A after losing animals to it.

The CDT is cheap and well worth it! Clostridiums are nasty! If you have ever seen a goat die of enterotoxemia you wouldn't think twice about giving it. It is truly an awful way to die. Same with tetanus. I'm not a big fan of vaccines at all, but I will always give the CDT. It's not a hype. I really hope you'll consider keeping them all vaccinated!

Your TSC should have it. I like & will only use the GoatVac brand.

 

[Southern by choice]

I would give her a week or two before giving ivermectin. Her count is not that high but she will get a bloom, usually between 3-6 weeks so 1-2 weeks would be good. Actually she is doing pretty darn good!

CD&T is really important.
Most kids get 2 vaccines 3-4 weeks apart given 3-4 weeks and again 3-4 weeks later.

Some vets will give a dose at 6 months then annually.
I have never seen kids getting 3 doses and then again at 6 months.