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She died. She lost the ability to use her legs, although she was eating and drinking very well. She was very weak and couldn’t stand on her own. All of her fecals came back clear, we took her to the vet to have him check her and she died hours later.

I went to the feed store today and got probiotics and red cell. The only red cell they had was for horses and I’m not sure what the dosage should be for a goat. Can someone help me out?

She is a one year old Nubian, I bought her and the other doe in February, they were not supposed to be pregnant. Our pasture is a clover/brome/alfalfa mix. We aren’t offering hay at this time. They get grain two times a day with free choice mineral. Can I get red cell from a feed store or is...

About a month ago, I had two goats give birth that weren’t supposed to be pregnant. One did really great and both of her babies are thriving. The other really struggled while giving birth and her baby didn’t make it. That doe has been really sickly since then. I’ve had fecals run and have had to...

Sad day today, Blossom, Cinnamons doe from last year had a doeling. Her heart was beating when she was born, but the baby was extremely small, weak, and underdeveloped. Her eyes weren’t open and she wasnt moving at all. We don’t know if she was just born early or if she is just underdeveloped...

Thanks for all the help. Babies are doing well so far. They were very active today and are eating very well.

Should I be concerned about Cinnamon having chunky poops?

How long should I keep a heat lamp available to the babies?

This doeling is so cute, her white ears and black stockings.

@Latestarter she was actually in the middle of a yawn. I did away with the standalone light already and made a warming barrel for the babies, I got the idea from h&r kidding thread. Thank you for the concern.

Thanks @Wehner Homestead and @Hens and Roos, I just made one for the twins that were born. We are using a red heat bulb. More triplets!, Congrats!

1 buck, 1 doe. Cinnamon is a rockstar. She delivered both within a matter of minutes. By the time I realized she was pushing and got my supply basket with towels and whatnot she already had the first one out and the second one was on its way. The doeling is the one with the white on top of its head.

Cinnamon had twins! :celebrate:weee

Great. I may have to set something like that up. Do you use an actual heat bulb in there?

Such cute babies. I love all the spots from Obie’s babies. Do your babies use that barrel or are they more likely to stay with mom?