Do I have a pregnant girl so confused

[goathelppregnant or not]

I have a Nubian myotonic doe first time bred bred not sure if she is pregnant or not. All the research says look at her vulva and check ligaments. So I have some pictures of her and her vulva from mid September until Friday I hope these pictures help. I'm just not sure if she is or is f she's not. Like I said I'm very new to goats. I hope you will help me. Thank you in advance.

 

[frustratedearthmother]

https://www.emlabgenetics.com/product-page/p-test-strip-sheep-goat-1

This early in the game it's hard to tell anything by pics. If you really, really want to know you might order one of these tests. They're cheap and pretty accurate.

Checking ligaments is a good way to tell when your goat is close to kidding - but won't tell you anything yet.

She's a pretty girl! Hope she's bred!

 

[goathelppregnant or not]

Thank you so much! I will definitely be buying that test. I have tried check the ligaments but not sure what I'm feeling for. So everyone has been saying check the vulva for changes. So I've been trying to take pictures I just don't have one of her before she wasn't bred. I appreciate your help

 

[frustratedearthmother]

Thank you so much!

You're welcome!

 

[Mini Horses]

Agree with @frustratedearthmother . Plus, the ligaments & vulva changes don't occur until 1-3 weeks before kidding. There is no udder development until that last month either -- well, not to point of serious. Best is last dates she was with buck...forward 5 mos, she's due. Of course, if she's been exposed for several months you won't know breeding date.

Personally, I watch udder development more than anything. But I have a herd, way beyond 2. Those P-strips do work.

Kids are cute, fun and exciting. Worth the wait! For me, it's the start of milking chores and lovely fresh milk. The breeding here is for more than the kids.

 

[goathelppregnant or not]

Thank You. Eventually I will be adding to my herd. Like I said this is my first time with goats. I'm looking forward to fresh goat milk and making goat milk soap and cheeses.

 

[Mini Horses]

You'll love it all! FEM and I both milk, make cheeses, I also do soaps. We've both raised pigs for freezer fill. Relax & enjoy.

 

[Alaskan]

I have never been able to tell when a goat is pregnant.... when there are kids in the ground... clearly, she was pregnant!

Kid of like, if a chicken lais an egg, it is a female!

 

[goathelppregnant or not]

Thank you for stating the obvious. I appreciate it.