Help. Pregnant doe temporarily unresponsive

[Anirtj]

Help. My husband said our very likely pregnant doe was lying curled in the sun & was unresponsive. He got her up now she is moving & eating grass. Any ideas why?

 

[SA Farm]

I'm assuming you're referring to rabbits...? If not, ignore the following:
She could have simply been sleeping. Some rabbits enjoy playing the "I'm dead" game to freak out their owners. I've also had rabbits sleeping sprawled out in full sun on a hot day
Some have taken it so far that they won't even move when nudged! As long as she's moving around, eating, and is having normal bowel movements, I wouldn't worry about it

 

[Anirtj]

No, a goat. Sorry should have been specific.

 

[SA Farm]

No problem It was the 'curled in the sun' part that made me think it must be a bun, since I have a hard time picturing a goat curled like a bun does!
How old is the doe? How far into the pregnancy? What's the weather like in your area? How is she doing now?

 

[Anirtj]

She is three & she had twins in 2012 (before we got her). She should be due around 8/3. She is walking around grazing with the other 2. Gave her some sweet feed. She seems fine. Moves away if I touch her right side. That's new.

 

[Anirtj]

Oh its 83° today. They have shade.

 

[SA Farm]

Sounds like she's uncomfortable anyway. I would keep a close eye on her - make sure her rumen is working, she's having normal goat berries and peeing, drinking and eating regularly etc.

 

[Anirtj]

Saw her peeing & pooping yesterday. Looked ok. She's not wide at all. Her belly hangs down lower.

 

[SA Farm]

The kid(s) could be moving around making her uncomfortable. If she's due in just a few weeks, that would be pretty typical

 

[OneFineAcre]

The kid(s) could be moving around making her uncomfortable. If she's due in just a few weeks, that would be pretty typical

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But, I've had some goats sleeping so soundly before that I had to check to make sure they were still alive.