Both of my two does are due to kid Wednesday, March 26th well at least that is day 145, and this is my first time as well as their's and I was just wondering if anybody had any tips for me or what seems to work best for you. I have my kidding kit ready (at least I think I do) and I have the kidding stall ready, so is there anything else I need, I here some people have a baby monitor.
Thank You for any help
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A piece of PVC pipe to thread the electric cord through would be a good idea. A chew-proof cord for a dog might not be a match for a goat's back teeth designed to cut through a branch. I would not leave any electric cord anywhere they can reach it; it is a disaster waiting to happen.
I will definitely be posting pictures of the little kids, can't wait.
Julia Stephens said:
They make them for dogs... with chew proof cords, etc. I would think they would be pretty safe.
I'm going out to get a heating pad OR heating "throw" today because the weather is so whacky I want to be prepared. Has anyone used a throw? I'm going to get a waterproof sheet to put over it and thought I could lay it down and put straw OVER it to make a nice warm spot for doe and kids. Anyone see any reason this is a bad idea? I will have to make sure the cord is well protected from curious goats and I wouldn't leave it out there for long. Just for the first hour while I'm there.
Please post when your babies are born and tell us the "day". Positions too is helpful for me! Love to hear when kids are born! I have kids due next week... SOOOOO excited!
You could add some tamed iodine for cord dipping, and a pair of clean scissors in case you have to trim a cord shorter. Also, some ky jelly or the like in case you need it for lubrication if you have to go in and adjust a kid for any reason.
That's about all I can think of right now, but Rachel's list is a great resource. Best wishes! :)
I have a post that I keep updated with information about the supplies people use and keep in their kits. http://nigeriandwarfgoats.ning.com/forum/topics/my-goat-kit
Here's my kidding kit:
Nutri-Drench
1 Pritchard Nipple
Nasal Aspirator
My Friend gave me a couple baby bottles-Don't know if they will work (if I end up using them) I have 4
Old Towels
A couple small syringes with and without needles
Heat Lamp just in case (already had this from this past winter)
And now I will probably end up getting a baby monitor, can I just get one at Walmart?
I have a baby monitor, and though the occasional rooster crow or other noise in the night does cause me to wake up, I will keep using it. This las birth here was on a night around -16F. The doe was very quiet until she pushed out the first kid. She let out a scream that woke me, then I heard the kid make it's first sound as I was jumping into my winter clothes and grabbing her thermos of hot water with molasses in it. I always bring that to the barn to give to the doe when she's done kidding.
If you want to share what's in your kidding kit, we might be able to let you know if there's anything else we find handy to have. Best wishes! :)
My LGD sleeps in the house at night and the goats are all locked in their respective barns. He goes out when I go out to let everyone out. Don't think I could take that all night barking either, Rachel!
Anyway, the monitor is very sensitive and surprisingly cheap for how well it works. I highly recommend one! I really like knowing what's going on out there at night even when no one is about to kid. It keeps me a little more sane (I'm a true Mama ;)
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