First kidding season for me but it seems like this doe is small for being due in just 2 weeks. Her last kidding (when owned by the original breeder) she had quads. After reading I am a bit concerned that she might have a mineral deficiency. She appears healthy, good appetite, etc but I would like to hear others opinions regarding her size.
She is currently being free fed orchard/alfalfa hay, two cups alfalfa pellets per day, 1/2 cup goat feed (Purina Dairy) and free choice Sweetlix Magnum Milk. She is also being given 5cc Replamin Plus once per week. While I have seen her barn mate eat some minerals on many occasions I have only seen this pregnant doe eat some once, even when offered out of my hand. I do see her eat baking soda occasionally which is right next to the minerals in the feeder.
She has received her CDT but no additional copper or BoSe (impossible to get a vet around here right now). There are mixed opinions about giving the BoSe, even among local vets.
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Hello Mary
Are you positive she is pregnant? Ultrasound or blood test confirmed?
She does look awfully small to be 2 weeks out, although some can certainly hide kids VERY well.
The other thing I noticed is her udder does not seem to be developing much. Again, some goats tend to fill closer to the due date, but for a second freshener I would expect a bit more than what she has at this stage of pregnancy.
~Tammy