Good advice. I'd just add help dry off I'd weather is wet. Kids can make it if cold but dry. But if it is cold and wet, they can die very quickly after birth whether mom is trying to clean or not. Also, I check for round bellies if I'm not positive they are nursing. Flat belly equals no milk in tummy. Round belly equals a tummy full of milk.
I'm fortunate this year, no babies due during the cold weather. I had 4 born well enough before the cold that they were doing well, and I don't have any more due till well into spring. Counting my blessings in that regard this year!
I just saw my goats get born right in front of me! Mama is a first timer, as am I, I got the vet coming tomoro just to check on things. Mama licked all 3 clean, but she got some afterbirth hanging out of her and it’s been hours. I’ve seen all 3 suckle at least once since they were about an hour old.
Oh my goodness! This is the most practical and helpful vid on newborn goats I have seen on my journey down the kidding rabbit hole. Thank you so much!
You are welcome ! Thank you for stopping by.
This was super helpful to me. Just lost a newborn. Born in the rain to a new mom who didn’t want to have anything to do with him.
Good advice. I'd just add help dry off I'd weather is wet. Kids can make it if cold but dry. But if it is cold and wet, they can die very quickly after birth whether mom is trying to clean or not. Also, I check for round bellies if I'm not positive they are nursing. Flat belly equals no milk in tummy. Round belly equals a tummy full of milk.
Thanks for adding info
Those baby goats are too cute for words!
this was very helpful thankyou.
I'm fortunate this year, no babies due during the cold weather. I had 4 born well enough before the cold that they were doing well, and I don't have any more due till well into spring. Counting my blessings in that regard this year!
I just saw my goats get born right in front of me! Mama is a first timer, as am I, I got the vet coming tomoro just to check on things. Mama licked all 3 clean, but she got some afterbirth hanging out of her and it’s been hours. I’ve seen all 3 suckle at least once since they were about an hour old.
I hope all is well with your momma and babies.
@@HaywireHomestead they are all 3 happy and healthy and doing great. However I’m bottlefeeding 2 out 3, mama only wants the firstborn…
How much honey and cayenne pepper ?
A swab pf honey and a dash of Cayenne
Perfect, thank you!!