Please help 1st time mama

[Lacy Workman]

This is Bonnie, she's about a year and a half old. I don't know when she was bred because we have several pygmy Billys that she is with. About 1 1/2 months ago we noticed her stomach getting really big, kind of like a barrel. About 2 weeks ago her bag started getting bigger. In the last 2 days it has close to doubled in size. She is behaving differently like she keeps turning her head back and touching her back, pacing (so much), turning and itching her sides a lot, her vulva is very swollen and you can see the pink inside, her stomach doesn't look like a barrel anymore now it's lopsided and seems to have dropped. I have also noticed that her baby or babies are moving a lot, you can feel and see them jerking her. She is being more aggressive and headbutting the other goats. Her private seems to convulse or pulsate sometimes and she straightens out her backside but then it stops. No mucus. These things have been going on for 2 days or so. Any thoughts would really help me. And why such a fast and dramatic change in her looks and behavior? In these pictures she looks so small but a few days ago her belly was so big on both sides. It's like her belly has moved down.

 

[luvmypets]

Sounds like she is getting ready for labor. The belly drops is a big sign you are getting close. That is the kids getting into position to move into the birth canal. I would seperate her and keep a close eye for contractions(her lower back arches). I hope everything goes well, keep us updated! And welcome to the forum! I had a ewe that had similar signs for 3 days before she popped out her lamb.

 

[Lacy Workman]

Thank you so much! I am having a little trouble posting pictures right now but I will definitely update. I am so happy I found this site!

 

[Lacy Workman]

 

[Lacy Workman]

 

[luvmypets]

Her bag looks nice and full! Hopes for a successful delivery

 

[luvmypets]

Thank you so much! I am having a little trouble posting pictures right now but I will definitely update. I am so happy I found this site!

Same here, it has taught me so much and the community is phenomenal!

 

[lalabugs]

Welcome to BYH from CA. I have not dealt with a pregnant goat yet. Please keep us posted. Love seeing pictures.

 

[samssimonsays]

She could be super close, she could be a week off... Doe code could make it any time really It sounds like everything is normal that she is doing for getting ready to deliver.

for a safe delivery!

And welcome from Northern Minnesota!

 

[Mini Horses]

Yep---when the kids are moving around into position you have some "I think I might be doing something" actions. Then, you may have kids very soon or you may be several days out. You will see the mucus (if you are around at the right time). Just give her her own space and keep an eye on her. Generally they kid just fine. The nipples normally get tight from fullness but with a FF, may not until very last hrs.

Won't be a lot longer now....