Duckfarmerpa1
Herd Master
Hi all, thanks for reading. If you don’t know by now, I have a Nigerian Dwarf mix who is due to kid Feb 1, and a Pygmy mix due on Jan 28....these are approximate dates, based on when they were exposed to my Nigerian Dwarf buck, Chester. So far both pregnancyies have been going along pretty well, except for this newbie obsessing over every detail. After a reality check last week, I have dialed it back, and I’m act really enjoying the process more. Which is awesome! I’m sure, when it comes time...al rational will go ou5 the window again? Hope not.
ok, some questions. I was on a different forum and got I bit bombarded with info...I’m sure they meant well..but, it was overload...and, I’m sure, not all of what I was told was 100% necessary? So..after they kid....where do you put the kids? I was shown many many instructions. I think we are going to build something simpler to put in the kidding stall...I saw on a YouTube channel...Blue cactus farms?? I think she built some simple shelters...and put Ceramic heat lamps.....we have tons of materials...so, that would be cheap and easy for us....how soon after kidding do I start milking out my does? I read it was like after two weeks?
My does came from a bad farmer so I have no history of ages or freshenings...but...I would guess that Stormy, my Pygmy is her first time, based on wear condition of her body in general, she looks younger...no worn off knees..or not bad yet...her teats and bag were tiny when we got her. Busty, looks to have freshened at least once. She’s sweet as pie and I think she will make a great mom. Stormys tummy is small..so if that is any indication I’m guessing a single...a Busty is pretty big...I’m hopin* for twins..triplets would be nice...if she can handle it well. I’m ready for the work, but I’d love for all the kids to be raised by mommas.
I called my vet..to give he4 an update...she is sooo laidback..I was pretty much saying...this is all you now...and she basically said..you’ll be fine..goats ar3 born every day..it’s not like it’s a horse! Lol..very very true...thank heavens! So, I suppose that reassurance was good.
ive got my kit ready..I think.how often do you think you need to give calcium gluconate...if you were to just guess? How would I know..she would just not be able to get up, etc? That’s all I can think of tonight...but, thanks for reading!
ok, some questions. I was on a different forum and got I bit bombarded with info...I’m sure they meant well..but, it was overload...and, I’m sure, not all of what I was told was 100% necessary? So..after they kid....where do you put the kids? I was shown many many instructions. I think we are going to build something simpler to put in the kidding stall...I saw on a YouTube channel...Blue cactus farms?? I think she built some simple shelters...and put Ceramic heat lamps.....we have tons of materials...so, that would be cheap and easy for us....how soon after kidding do I start milking out my does? I read it was like after two weeks?
My does came from a bad farmer so I have no history of ages or freshenings...but...I would guess that Stormy, my Pygmy is her first time, based on wear condition of her body in general, she looks younger...no worn off knees..or not bad yet...her teats and bag were tiny when we got her. Busty, looks to have freshened at least once. She’s sweet as pie and I think she will make a great mom. Stormys tummy is small..so if that is any indication I’m guessing a single...a Busty is pretty big...I’m hopin* for twins..triplets would be nice...if she can handle it well. I’m ready for the work, but I’d love for all the kids to be raised by mommas.
I called my vet..to give he4 an update...she is sooo laidback..I was pretty much saying...this is all you now...and she basically said..you’ll be fine..goats ar3 born every day..it’s not like it’s a horse! Lol..very very true...thank heavens! So, I suppose that reassurance was good.
ive got my kit ready..I think.how often do you think you need to give calcium gluconate...if you were to just guess? How would I know..she would just not be able to get up, etc? That’s all I can think of tonight...but, thanks for reading!