Day 30, pulled hair but no babies.

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I have a doe that was due today. (Day 30) she pulled about half her hair out yesterday. She made a nest and keeps grabbing things to add to it today. I was sure she’d have them yesterday but as of tonight nothing. I’ll check once more before bed but I’m concerned about her. No change in behavior, appetite is good. What’s the longest she can hold off?
 
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AlleysChicks said:
I have a doe that was due today. (Day 30) she pulled about half her hair out yesterday. She made a nest and keeps grabbing things to add to it today. I was sure she’d have them yesterday but as of tonight nothing. I’ll check once more before bed but I’m concerned about her. No change in behavior, appetite is good. What’s the longest she can hold off?
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Don't sweat it until day 32.
 
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Ahhh:barnie

I brought her in yesterday. We had snow and ice last night and tonight it’s going to be in the negatives. This is the 3rd time expecting babies from her. I hope she delivers this time!
 
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I don't know about anyone else but....i have three doe's, the one that just had her kits is a great house keeper, she uses the same area to potty and doesn't make a mess with her food or hay. The other two :smack should of been born pigs...slobs and potty everywhere.
I wonder if it is just heredity or learned ?
 
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B&B Happy goats said:
I don't know about anyone else but....i have three doe's, the one that just had her kits is a great house keeper, she uses the same area to potty and doesn't make a mess with her food or hay. The other two :smack should of been born pigs...slobs and potty everywhere.
I wonder if it is just heredity or learned ?
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I had to change bowls 3x until I found one that works. They grab them and throw them. So much food waste. I had one that used the bowl to potty in. It was a nightmare.
 
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