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new born with lopsided head

Posted by M. K. on April 6, 2015 at 10:33am in Kidding

First, congratulations to all the goat owners with new kids!

 One of my newborn doelings was born last night with a slightly lopsided head.  Also, her jaw just looks a bit too small for the rest of the head.  She is half, or less, the size of her sister (who is healthy and strong).   

This tiny goat also seemed to have some congestion that she couldn't clear - labored breathing.   I tried asperating, but to no avail.  (I was afraid to swing her) The breathing is better this morning, but not perfect. 

She did take some milk from a bottle last night, but I mostly squirted it into her mouth.  She was up and alert this morning.  She can stand and get around a bit.  Was uninterested in the bottle, so, I didn't force her. 

I can't find anything specific to this. 

Any experience out there? 

Anyone think she might outgrow it?

Thanks.

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  • Rachel Whetzel at MigMog Acres April 8, 2015 at 11:33am

    So sorry for your loss, MK!!

  • M. K. April 7, 2015 at 1:25pm

    Thanks, everyone.

    A sad morning. 

    We pick-up and go on.

    Rest in peace, little Meninas.

  • Patty Meyer April 7, 2015 at 12:49pm

    I'm sorry you lost her, but best wishes with your new baby, and milking your doe.  May you enjoy the adventure. :)

  • Deborah Niemann-Boehle April 7, 2015 at 12:05pm

    Hi MK! Sorry to hear about your losing the little one. It does sound like she had a lot that wasn't quite right with her. 

    As for milking, yes you need to completely milk her out twice a day. You are taking the place of the kid that died, and she would have taken as much as she could.

  • M. K. April 7, 2015 at 9:40am

    According to p.193 of Deborah's book,  I should start milking the doe today.  I'm not clear on how much however.  Should I milk her out COMPLETELY twice a day?  I've never had a doe that was only raising only one kid.  Her last freshening was three boys. 

    Thanks.

  • M. K. April 7, 2015 at 9:06am

    Sadly, we lost her this morning.For the best, I expect.  She just seemed to have too much wrong with her. 

    The other girl is doing fine - hopping around all over the place this morning, enjoying her new-found coordination.   I will be talking to our breeder later today to find out if I should be milking the doe out some so her udder doesn't get too full,  or what the chances are of her overfeeding the one remaining baby.

  • Patty Meyer April 6, 2015 at 5:22pm

    Did the kid make it?  If it's still alive, could you share a photo with us?  Thant may help some with a bit more experience give you some thoughts.

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