Kidding season has arrived for some and for us at LJD it is just around the corner. This is a joyful but stressful time for all breeders. No matter if you are a seasoned veteran or a beginner. Who does not love to have those adorable kids running around your barn, jumping, twisting, racing all over. But to get those kids, moms have to give birth and this can be a dangerous time. Now most births are straightforward with no issues, but there is always a probability of problems.
Unfortunately kids can be in numerous positions that require our intervention. Linda Carlson has written a very informative document with detailed illustrations that many will find to be useful. http://www.gryphontor.com/showarticle.php?id=7 Although I have been breeding goats for approx. 6 years now, I have only had to go into one doe to assist a kid with a turned head. It was one of my mentors doe who decided to kid while she was out of town and I had to have her on the phone with me while trying to save mom and kid. I had no ideal what I was doing and wished I had seen some of these illustrations beforehand to give me a mental image of what I was doing.
I wish the best to everyone this kidding season and if problems do arrive, make those calls to vets, mentors, etc., if needed.
Unfortunately kids can be in numerous positions that require our intervention. Linda Carlson has written a very informative document with detailed illustrations that many will find to be useful. http://www.gryphontor.com/showarticle.php?id=7 Although I have been breeding goats for approx. 6 years now, I have only had to go into one doe to assist a kid with a turned head. It was one of my mentors doe who decided to kid while she was out of town and I had to have her on the phone with me while trying to save mom and kid. I had no ideal what I was doing and wished I had seen some of these illustrations beforehand to give me a mental image of what I was doing.
I wish the best to everyone this kidding season and if problems do arrive, make those calls to vets, mentors, etc., if needed.