My goat has been acting pretty strange since yesterday afternoon. I noticed her laying down a lot which was the first sign that something's up. She's also super "lovely" with me and rubbing herself all over me which is very unusual for her. She's a little fidgety, walking and laying down many...
We have a Nigerian dwarf doe who is in labor. She has been trying to prolapse for the last few weeks it's been a huge battle, but she is in labor now. Or at least we thought. (we do not intend to breed her again after this for her health and our sanity) she popped a bag this morning around 7am...
My pregnant mini potbelly got her milk in a little over 25hrs ago and still no babies i have spent nights in the pen with her she gets upset when i leave. Its 4 am here and im still with her should i be concerned that she hasnt started atlctive labor this long after getting her milk in and is...
Kidding Tip #1
We have found providing something such as a cinder block to stand on(for Nigerians and minis) really helps them be able to get their kids in position.
You will notice that often, goats will arch, stretch, move side to side, lower their front end etc days befor kidding. Many, the...
Just wanted some second opinions, Una, our pygmy is keeping me guessing again! She is heavily pregnant, this will be her 2nd freshening. I have her calendered to kid on Saturday but I run my buck all year long. I feel confident doing this because I only have 5 does and I am out there for hours...
Hi all,
I am new to bbh and also newish to goats. My Nubian doe is nearing her due date. ( I am not sure her exact due date, I did watch her get bred and wrote it on my digital calendar in my phone and some how it deleted ALL of my information entered so now I have an idea but can't be sure)...
Hi. Very new shepherdess here. About a month ago I picked up a small flock of soay sheep, 3 adult ewes, a yearling ewe, and a ewe and ram lamb. I was warned they were with a ram but all the ewes had birthed this spring.
I've been watching all the sheep gain condition (they were a bit...